DBA to Host a Drive-Through Holiday Lighted Paradeby Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – October 25, 2020 The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) wlll be holding its 28th AnnualGrand Lighted Holiday Parade “in reverse” and bringing back many holiday traditions in a new and safe way.The floats/entries in the lighted parade will remain stationary as the Read more…
Beloit Businesses Forced to Get Creative to Stay Afloat During Pandemicby Alexis Carpello, WTVO – October 22, 2020 As COVID-19 cases surge across the nation, Wisconsin hasbecome a hotbed for the virus. On Thursday, more than 3,000 new cases were announced, putting the state’s 7-day positivity rate at 22%.The community testing site at Blackhawk Technical Read more…
Rock County Agencies Awarded Tourism Grantsby Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – October 20, 2020 Five Rock County agencies were named as recipients of grant funds fromthe Tourism Relief to Accelerate Vitality and Economic Lift, according to theWisconsin Department of Tourism.Visit Beloit was awarded $229,917.32. The Downtown Beloit Association was awarded $15,000. The Janesville Convention Read more…
DBA Grateful for Community Engagement, Looks Ahead to Winter Marketsby Brad Allen, Beloit Daily News – October 12, 2020 Being able to hold weekly Farmers Markets this year was a needed boost forlocal vendors, and the Downtown Beloit Association is looking forward to more community interactions at their upcoming winter markets.“It’s just great for the Read more…
Visitors Keep Traditions Alive in Downtown Beloit Wine Walkby Brad Allen, Beloit Daily News – October 12, 2020 Although there were some capacity limits, community members were gladto take part in the Downtown Beloit Association’s Fall Wine Walk on Saturday afternoon.“We are just so thankful for all of our wonderful volunteers and that we are Read more…
BDN Moves Into New Downtown Office Spaceby Beloit Daily News – October 4, 2020 The Beloit Daily News has moved into its new offices in the heart of thedowntown at the busy corner of Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue.It’s still a work in progress as newspaper associates settle into the new facility, but the offices Read more…
Native Son Makes Movies in Southeast Asia, Honors Local Historyby Lynda Wallis, Beloit Daily News – October 2, 2020 Nicholas Simon sees endless possibilities ahead.He dreams big and has a track record of seeing his big dreams come to life.A short list of a few of the films his company has been involved with will Read more…
15 Amazing Christmas Light Displays in Wisconsinby Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris – October 31, 2020 Wisconsin dazzles all year long, but when Christmas rolls around, theglistening landscape takes on an especially brilliant glow. Here aresome fun options for walking through a sparkling winter wonderland, driving through a twinkling spectacular, or even immersing yourself in Read more…
Potential Sale of Former BDN Building Pendingby Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – October 1, 2020 The former Beloit Daily News building, 149 State St., is drawing the eye of alocal Stateline Area developer, with a potential sale of the building to come later this month.Iron Arch Management owner Guy Bucciferro has signaled interest in Read more…
Downtown Beloit Association Has Bright Future Ahead in New Locationby Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – September 30, 2020 The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) is finally settling into apermanent home after three years of occupying temporary locations.DBA officials say the new East Grand Avenue location will help cater to future events, including a much-desired winter Read more…
