Forward Janesville - TheReport - Third Quarter 2023

JANESVILLE 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 • INSIDE THIS ISSUE • 14 S. Jackson Street, Suite 200 • Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: 608.757.3160 Email: forward@forwardjanesville.com www.forwardjanesville.com 2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Hiller • Chair Prent Corporation Derek Greene • Vice Chair Baird Mick Gilbertson • Treasurer The Developing Edge Oakleigh Ryan • Past Chair Whiton House Jon Ballard • Foremost Media, Inc. Todd Buehl • ABC Supply Co., Inc. George Cullen • JP Cullen Tim Cullen • Bushwood Golf Range Mary Fanning-Penny • United Way Blackhawk Region Mark Gregory • Johnson Financial Group Dave Holterman • First Community Bank Bobby Kennedy • Rock Road Companies, Inc. Sean Kennedy • Graphite Hill Co. Jason Klein • BMO Kyle Mair • Baker Tilly Dave Marshick • First National Bank and Trust Company Cheryl Peterson • SHINE Technologies Christine Rebout • Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Kari Reents • Velvet & Tulle Boutique Paul Schieldt • Coldwell Banker The Realty Group Eric Thornton • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Janesville Mary Jo Villa • Hendricks Holding Company Cover Photo Credit: Full Spectrum Photography Letter from the President & CEO...........................................4 Collaborations Drive Bigger Impact for Our Community ......6 Gratitude, Agriculture, and Serendipity with Bill MacFarlane ....................................................................10 Janesville’s Growing Southside............................................12 Multiplying Impact ..............................................................14 How Did I Get Here - Jordan Boyce ....................................16 New Members of Forward Janesville...................................20 Spend Local this Holiday Season ........................................22 www.forwardjanesville.com | 3 WE ARE connected. Blackhawk Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Officer, 6004 S County Road G, P.O. Box 5009, Janesville, WI 53547-5009, (608) 757-7796 or (608) 757-7773, WI Relay: 711. (608) 757-6329 | WI Relay: 711 mmarkley4@blackhawk.edu Our continuing education and professional development courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. SCAN the QR Code to view our Continuing Education Schedule. WE ARE Blackhawk.