Beloit Snappers Tap Marquee Search in Hunt for New Presidentby Hunt Scanlon Media – October 30, 2020 Gateway Management Group and the Beloit Snappers have tapped the services of Portland, OR-based Marquee Search to lead a nationwide search to select a company president to oversee all operations at the brand-new, multi-purpose stadium being built in Read more…
The Villager Showcasing Artwork Created During COVID-19by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – October 25, 2020 The solitude caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can be a time of creativity,contemplation and new beginnings as evidenced in the windows of The Villager Gallery & Frame Shop, 429 E. Grand Ave.A mix of 21 amateur and professional artists’ Read more…
Friends Tackle New Business Venture Together in Beloitby Brad Allen, Beloit Daily News – October 25, 2020 The latest addition to Beloit’s downtown business scene is intended to feellike home.5Bar co-owners Levi Andersen and Derrick Wessels opened their brand new bar and lounge on Oct. 16, bringing longtime goals and dreams to fruition.“Beloit’s been very Read more…
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…
