by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – November 30, 2020 This weekend will feature a couple of Beloit holiday-related activities as well.The Downtown Beloit Association’s (DBA) Holidazzle will be held Friday, Dec. 4 from5-9 p.m. in downtown Beloit. Although there won’t be a trolley or vendors and foodinside stores this year, many businesses will be Read more…
WIFR – November 29, 2020 Downtown Beloit businesses are getting into the holiday spirit by taking part in a window decorating contest.The way the contest works is dozens of businesses create a holiday store window and then people in the community can vote for their favorite on the Downtown Beloit Association Facebook page. Pizzazz owner Read more…
by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – November 29, 2020 Cars filed through the Third Street parking lot in downtown Beloit Fridayto get a glimpse of lighted trailers, buses, and at the end, they were greeted by Santaand Mrs. Claus.This was the slightly different take on the traditional Downtown Beloit GrandHoliday Parade, which was changed Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – November 28, 2020 The Beloit Public Library and Downtown Beloit Association are teaming up again tohost the Downtown Beloit Winter Story Stroll, which was set up over the weekendand will remain up until Dec. 31.Participants follow the story, which is broken down page by page and displayed inthe Read more…
by Sarah Millard Lock, City of Beloit – November 25, 2020 The newly constructed Beloit Powerhouse Riverwalk is now open for publicuse. The project is nearly completed, and individuals can start using the path.A ribbon cutting celebrating this infrastructure enhancement will be planned for a later date.This project was made possible with the support of Read more…
by Nick Viviani, NBC15 – November 25, 2020 Beloit’s Powerhouse Riverwalk isn’t quite done yet, but it is ready for the public.On Wednesday, the city announced people could start using the 850-foot path along Pleasant Street that links downtown Beloit and Riverside Park.City officials described it as “transform(ing) a sidewalk… into a well-lit concrete path Read more…
by Abby Schinderle, Channel 3000 – November 25, 2020 The City of Beloit announced that the Beloit Powerhouse Riverwalk is open for public use onWednesday, according to a release.The release said that the project is nearly completed and individuals can now begin using the path. A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the project will be Read more…
by Josh Flickinger, Beloit Daily News – November 24, 2020 The term “seller’s market” certainly applies to what’s happening in realestate right now, both at the local and national level.Shelly Cronin, a Century 21 realtor based in Beloit, said there are a number of factorsfor the recent boom in the area.“I think the interest rates Read more…
Studio Gang Reinvents Wisconsin Coal-Burning Power Plant as Student Unionby The Construction Specifier – November 23, 2020 Looking to enhance the student experience and help revitalize the local riverfront, Beloit College (Beloit, Wisconsin), partnered with Studio Gang to reinvent a former coal-burning power plant as a student union centered on recreation and wellness.Located along the Read more…
Businesses Hope for Big Retail Weekendby Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – November 23, 2020 With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday this weekend, local retailers are gearing up with sales, unique ways to shop safely and lots of fun.Many small businesses in the area are offering unique merchandise and give-aways to lure customers into Read more…
