Janke retires after three decades of ‘team effort’ that transformed Beloit

by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – January 14, 2021 It’s only fitting that Beloit Economic Development Director Andrew Jankeretires on a day that bears his name, but he wants the community to know thedecades spent rebuilding and growing Beloit weren’t his successes alone.Janke started with the city as the Downtown Beloit Association Director inSeptember Read more…

Economic development director names

by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – January 10, 2021 The City of Beloit has hired a former business strategist as its nexteconomic development director.In a news release, the city announced the hiring of Jennifer Hall who will serve aseconomic development director and as president of the Greater Beloit EconomicDevelopment Corporation (GBEDC).Hall previously worked as Read more…

What’s in a name?

by Eric Schmoldt, Janesville Gazette – January 8, 2021 It wasn’t long ago that it looked like minor league baseball would be gone from Beloit.Now it’s one of the most anticipated sports stories in 2021 and for years to come, with a new ownership group, a new stadium being built, new alignment with the Miami Read more…

Small shops serve up big changes this year

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 22, 2020 It’s been a unique holiday season for retailers, as small shop owners trytheir hand at technology and toss in the occasional cocoa bomb as they work tocompete for customers with the big online giants.At Pizzazz Gift & Apparel Boutique, 313 State St., owner Christine Drake Read more…

Stand and cheer big win for Beloit

Beloit Daily News – December 16, 2020 Baseball poised to bring more success to the city center.“Play ball,” may be the familiar sound of spring for baseball fans, but for years aroundthese parts it was just as likely to be: “Snappers still here?”Answer: Yes, and apparently the team will be in Beloit for a long Read more…

Find some cheer at The Happy Homestead

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 16, 2020 Brieanna Washburn opened The Happy Homestead on Dec. 1 at 635 BroadSt. to get to know people a little better and express her creative side. The formernurse hopes her shop will brighten people’s day as they explore her many uniqueofferings.The store carries mostly home decor Read more…

Beloit Art Center aims for bright future in downtown Beloit

by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – December 8, 2020 Even amidst the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beloit ArtCenter sees a bright future in downtown Beloit.The Beloit Art Center Board recently approved the purchase of the historic buildingat 520 E. Grand Ave. from the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation(GBEDC) for $84,255, with closing Read more…

Holidazzle attracts shoppers downtown

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 6, 2020 The 17th Annual Holidazzle might not have had its trademark trolley ridesand vendors in shops this year, but visitors said they loved seeing the lights, strollingthe downtown in nice weather and having the chance to get a little extra holidayshopping done.Nineteen businesses participated in the Read more…