Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation

10/20/2026

Proud to sponsor the Business Readiness Program and celebrate its second graduating class of founders!

Best wishes as they share their business ideas at tonight’s Pitch Night! 🙌

10/15/2026

The City of Beloit, Wisconsin - Government has issued a media release with important information about traffic impacts and opening‑weekend activities for the Ho‑Chunk Nation Casino opening on October 23.

Read the full update below.

The City of Beloit is informing residents, workers, and visitors to expect increased traffic in the Milwaukee and Willowbrook road corridor as the Ho-Chunk Nation Casino opens on Oct. 23, 2026.

Residents are encouraged to take alternate routes and to avoid Willowbrook Road from October 18-25, 2026, as the casino prepares soft launch activities ahead of the official opening.

The casino officially opens its doors to the public at 2pm Friday, October 23, following a mini pow wow with dancers and drummers outside from 12-2pm.

If parking lots are full at the casino site, message boards will display information on the casino site and along Willowbrook Road. Parking vehicles on Willowbrook and Colley roads is prohibited.

Visit 511wi.gov for any impacts to the Interstate in Wisconsin. Visit https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/TravelerInfo/index.html for interstate impacts in Illinois.

For more information on the casino and the opening weekend, visit https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/beloit/ or https://www.facebook.com/HoChunkGamingBeloit/.

The City of Beloit is collaborating with government partners including Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Rock County Communications Center, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin State Patrol, South Beloit Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Winnebago County, IL Sheriff’s Office in preparation for regional traffic impacts.

09/17/2026

We’re grateful to Jake with RockBuzz Stateline for creating this fantastic video and for their continued support in sharing the work we do.

Our community is full of dedicated individuals and organizations working behind the scenes, and we appreciate the opportunity to highlight the efforts of our team and the impact we strive to make in the Greater Beloit region.

Thank you, RockBuzz Stateline, for helping tell our story.

09/17/2026

Yesterday, our President/CEO Drew Pennington, AICP moderated an engaging session at EntreCon Midwest 2026 featuring rising professionals from Beloit and Janesville. The conversation highlighted how these talented individuals are already strengthening their communities through initiative, collaboration, and fresh perspectives.

Panelists representing Rising Professionals of Beloit:
• Madysen Carbajal (Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce)
• Andrew Galauner (YWCA Rock County)
• Kennedy Pruitt (Mercyhealth)

Panelist representing JOIN Janesville Young Professionals:
• Joshua Pickering (Genisa and Jack & Jenny’s)
• Shane Griffith (W**d Man)
• Cheyenne N. Spade (Forward Janesville Inc)

We appreciate the panelists for sharing their experiences and demonstrating the impact of committed, forward‑thinking leadership across our region.

Photo Credits: Kari Swirth - Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce

09/04/2026

Support the USS Beloit Legacy Foundation and meet the sailors! Join us for USS Beloit Night at the Sky Carp game on Sept 5. Tickets are available now for an evening of community and baseball! https://www.greaterbeloitworks.com/news-and-media/p/item/68958/forward-for-freedom!-uss-beloit-crew-returns-to-namesake

09/02/2026

Ready to meet the crew of the USS Beloit? Join us Saturday, Sept 5 at the Beloit Farmers Market or for some pickleball at Wootton Park! Let’s show them a warm Beloit welcome: https://www.greaterbeloitworks.com/news-and-media/p/item/68958/forward-for-freedom!-uss-beloit-crew-returns-to-namesake

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars for Labor Day weekend! Members of the USS Beloit crew, including Commander Jason DeJesus, are visiting Beloit. Come say hello at the Farmers Market, a Sky Carp game, and more! https://www.greaterbeloitworks.com/news-and-media/p/item/68958/forward-for-freedom!-uss-beloit-crew-returns-to-namesake

08/28/2026

The crew of the USS Beloit is coming to town! Join us Labor Day weekend to meet the sailors and celebrate our city’s namesake ship. Don’t miss out on these special events! https://www.greaterbeloitworks.com/news-and-media/p/item/68958/forward-for-freedom!-uss-beloit-crew-returns-to-namesake

08/13/2026

The latest newsletter from Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation is out! Find out about all the latest news, program information, and upcoming events impacting you and your business today! Sign up here! https://www.greaterbeloitworks.com/news-and-media/newsletter-sign-up