Beth Drew and Bonny Gunther recently opened the Charming B's Coffee Shoppe at 819 E. High Street, a former church and Small Wonders Learning Center.
Click here to read a recent article from the Janesville Gazette.
Congratulations Beth and Bonny!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Details for 2011 Accelerate Your Business Plan Contest Released
Below is a press release from Rock County 5.0 that was released on March 29th regarding the 2011 Accelerate Your Business Plan Contest.
Details regarding the 2011 Accelerate Your Business Plan Contest were released today. The Contest, which is designed to encourage the development of effective and strategic business plans, serves as a platform to match available financial and technical resources with local needs. This year’s prize package is valued up to $35,000. Support for the 2011 Contest will derive from Rock County 5.0, Murphy Desmond Lawyers S.C. and other contributors.
While last year’s inaugural Contest was a success, various modifications have been implemented for the 2011 offering. First, the Contest has expanded its eligibility categories. Existing businesses with up to $5MM in annual sales and up to 35 employees can enter the contest. Meanwhile, new or emerging start-ups with fewer than 5 employees and annual sales less than $250,000 are encouraged to enter, as well.
Second, the Contest’s workshops and mentor sessions have been retooled. For example, an extra mentor session has been added to ensure that contestants receive more personalized attention. Third, various online enhancements will increase administrative efficiencies for contestants, mentors and judging panel members alike. Lastly, the upgraded prize package affords the judging panel with the discretion to possible consider multiple awards.
The Accelerate Your Business Plan Contest kicks-off on May 1st, with a solicitation encouraging contestants to submit their business ideas online. These ideas or summaries are due June 1st, along with the Contest Registration Forms. Then these contestants will be required to participate in a series of structured workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions. The Contest concludes with the culmination of the contestants’ final business plans, finalist selections and then an awards presentation later this fall.
Individuals or businesses interested in lending their talent, expertise or in-kind business services are encouraged to apply online. For additional Contest information, visit the “Business Resources” section online at www.rockcountyalliance.com.
Rock County 5.0 is a five-year public / private economic development initiative designed to reposition and revitalize Rock County’s economy. The initiative’s efforts are focused on the following five economic development strategies: Business Retention & Expansion, Business & Investment Attraction, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Positioning and Workforce Profiling.
For additional Rock County 5.0 information, visit www.rockcounty5.com.
While last year’s inaugural Contest was a success, various modifications have been implemented for the 2011 offering. First, the Contest has expanded its eligibility categories. Existing businesses with up to $5MM in annual sales and up to 35 employees can enter the contest. Meanwhile, new or emerging start-ups with fewer than 5 employees and annual sales less than $250,000 are encouraged to enter, as well.
Second, the Contest’s workshops and mentor sessions have been retooled. For example, an extra mentor session has been added to ensure that contestants receive more personalized attention. Third, various online enhancements will increase administrative efficiencies for contestants, mentors and judging panel members alike. Lastly, the upgraded prize package affords the judging panel with the discretion to possible consider multiple awards.
The Accelerate Your Business Plan Contest kicks-off on May 1st, with a solicitation encouraging contestants to submit their business ideas online. These ideas or summaries are due June 1st, along with the Contest Registration Forms. Then these contestants will be required to participate in a series of structured workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions. The Contest concludes with the culmination of the contestants’ final business plans, finalist selections and then an awards presentation later this fall.
Individuals or businesses interested in lending their talent, expertise or in-kind business services are encouraged to apply online. For additional Contest information, visit the “Business Resources” section online at www.rockcountyalliance.com.
Rock County 5.0 is a five-year public / private economic development initiative designed to reposition and revitalize Rock County’s economy. The initiative’s efforts are focused on the following five economic development strategies: Business Retention & Expansion, Business & Investment Attraction, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Positioning and Workforce Profiling.
For additional Rock County 5.0 information, visit www.rockcounty5.com.
Crime Prevention Fundraiser - Cinco de Mayo Taco Dinner
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we will have a taco dinner which will be held at the historic Milton House Museum. Tickets are $5.00 and must be purchased in advance at the Milton Police Department.
The dinner will include all you can eat tacos, refried beans, and rice. Refreshments will be sold separately. There will also be a raffle in conjunction with the event.
All proceeds will go directly to our Crime Prevention Fund which is used to support a wide variety of proactive police programs, equipment, and community presentations.
For further information please contact the Milton Police Department at (608) 868-6910.
Learn More About the Council Candidates
The April 5th election is right around the corner, and the local newspapers have written stories recently about the Council candidates.
- "Meet Your City Council Candidates" by Rick Miller
- "Two Newcomers Face Three Incumbents in Milton City Council Race" by Neil Johnson
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Kiwanis Candidate Forum - Available Online
The Milton Kiwanis Candidate Forum was held on March 22, 2011.
Voters can view the full candidate forum online at: http://www.redhawkmedia.com/pages/city.php.
The polls will be open on April 5th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting will take place in the Council Chambers located on the lowest level of the Shaw Municipal Building, 430 E. High Street.
New Process for Siren Testing
Below is a recent press release from Rock County Emergency Management Coordinator Shirley Connors regarding siren testing. The first siren test of the year will occur on Wednesday, April 6th at 12:05 p.m.
NEW PROCESS: In the past, there have been occasions that sirens were not tested due to inclement weather conditions occurring one or two months at times. This year, if sirens are unable to be tested the first Wednesday of the month due to inclement weather, they will be tested on the second Wednesday of the month instead.
NEW PROCESS: In the past, there have been occasions that sirens were not tested due to inclement weather conditions occurring one or two months at times. This year, if sirens are unable to be tested the first Wednesday of the month due to inclement weather, they will be tested on the second Wednesday of the month instead.
Tornado warning testing of the outdoor tornado sirens will resume with a test at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. The TEST SIGNAL will be 1-2 minutes long.
The steady tone of 3-5 minutes will be the take cover signal that a tornado warning has been issued for Rock County and citizens should immediately take shelter and tune to your local broadcasting stations or weather radio for information.
"Code Corner" - Junk Vehicles
Below is the latest "Code Corner" from Code Enforcement Coordinator Officer Laura Hauser about the ordinance relating to junk vehicles.
Let’s think spring! Spring brings us outdoors, cleaning up and hopefully putting our shovels away. When we think “clean-up” lets think about Milton Police Department's city ordinance 50-154.
This ordinance talks about “vehicles that are disassembled, inoperable, unlicensed, junked, or wrecked vehicles, will not be allowed to be stored or allowed to remain in the open or public or private property within the city for a period of time." The time is three days (unless in connection with an automotive sales or repair business).
So make sure the vehicles sitting in your driveway are in working condition and have a current license plate on it.
If your vehicle is not in compliance with this ordinance, you may receive an orange pamphlet from the Milton Police Department explaining the violation. It will also have a correction date on it. If you see a neighbor with a violation of this ordinance, please let me know by calling the police department at 868-6910.
I am very willing to work with you on any ordinance violation as I know all situations are different. Please give me a call about your situation or your complaint.
This ordinance talks about “vehicles that are disassembled, inoperable, unlicensed, junked, or wrecked vehicles, will not be allowed to be stored or allowed to remain in the open or public or private property within the city for a period of time." The time is three days (unless in connection with an automotive sales or repair business).
So make sure the vehicles sitting in your driveway are in working condition and have a current license plate on it.
If your vehicle is not in compliance with this ordinance, you may receive an orange pamphlet from the Milton Police Department explaining the violation. It will also have a correction date on it. If you see a neighbor with a violation of this ordinance, please let me know by calling the police department at 868-6910.
I am very willing to work with you on any ordinance violation as I know all situations are different. Please give me a call about your situation or your complaint.
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