Market Insights

Driving through older industrial parks, I notice the lack of on-site storage space for trailers, containers, and equipment. Many buildings are built on lots that adequately serve a light manufacturing operation, with docks and truck yards suitable for inbound materials and outbound finished products.

The Rock Ready Index Documents Q1's Fast Start to the New Year

A court ruling that could determine the fate of the long-vacant Garden Hotel may be issued in the next month or two.

The low construction bid for the planned Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center came in about $1.5 million lower than earlier estimates, when bids were opened Tuesday.

Adaptive reuse in the 21st century has become a calling card for much of Beloit. From industrial to retail, housing and more, projects remain in progress.

The Woodman’s Center is closer to reality as the city prepares to open bids from contractors as soon as Tuesday afternoon. Construction is expected to start in February.

The Boys & Girls Club will be getting a new home as the city council propels plans further along after voting Monday to give the two lots along South Jackson Street to the club.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill will soon be the newest addition to the retail and restaurant-heavy Milton Avenue corridor.

After 12 years of handing frosty ice cream treats to campers and T-ball players, the owners of Cone Zone, 444 W High St., in Milton, are passing the business on.

What’s the score at the end of the 3rd quarter? The Scoreboard: 3.8% unemployment rate, residential housing prices set new quarterly record (Again!), sales and use tax collections above $5.08 M established a new quarterly and all-time benchmark. To get all the play by play click MORE. For Rock County Q3 metrics click Q3 2023 Rock Ready Index