Forward Janesville - TheReport - Second Quarter 2021

what we do a brief overview Member Services Value added benefits making FJI an investment in your business • Dedicated Ambassador assigned to every member to meet individualized business needs • Networking opportunities and events, including monthly Business After Fives, Annual Dinner, Golf Outing and Awards Banquet • Member referrals through advertising, sponsorships and social media • Resource for community information and business news • Quarterly FJI Report magazine, printed member directory, and frequent electronic newsletters Economic Development Strategic partnerships to bring jobs and investments to our community • Leader in retaining and growing existing industries while diversifying the area’s economic base • Rock County 5.0 Co-founder • Rock County Development Alliance Partner • Founding partner of ARISE Now, a downtown public-private partnership • Leader in downtown revitalization • Partner in Janesville Innovation Center Government Relations Lobbying and advancement of pro-growth agendas at every level of government • Proactive, aggressive government relations team • I-39/90 NOW Coalition Founder • Monitors legislative issues of interest to businesses • Organizes annual Washington DC Trip • Oversees Rock County Day in Madison • Hosts Campaign 101 for aspiring political candidates Workforce Education/Assistance Initiatives to ensure a strong workforce today and in the future • Partnerships with Blackhawk Technical College, UW-Whitewater at Rock County, UW-Whitewater and area school districts • Leading sector specific conversations with industry leaders about the local workforce challenges • Partnership with the Rock County Development Alliance on various workforce programs, such as Jobs in Rock County Community Partnerships Working together to ensure the continued health and prosperity of business and industry; works closely with: • City of Janesville • Downtown Janesville Inc. • Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau • Janesville City Council, Janesville School Board and Rock County Board • JOIN Janesville Young Professionals • Rock County Development Alliance • Westgate Business Corridor Group 14 S. Jackson Street, Suite 200 Janesville, WI 53548 608.757.3160 ForwardJanesville.com forward@forwardjanesville.com our mission Forward Janesville leads private sector economic and community development efforts to ensure the continued health and prosperity of business and industry in Janesville and Rock County. e x p e r i e n c e t h e p o w e r o f c o m m u n i t y Economic Development Government Relations Member Services Workforce & Education Assistance Community Partnerships