Market Insights

Walking through the bustling aisles of Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Janesville, it’s hard not to feel a sense of pride in our local retail giant. Blain’s has always been a cornerstone of our community, and now they’ve taken a huge leap forward by partnering with Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery. This means that if you place your order by 2 p.m., you can have your items delivered to your doorstep that very same day. How cool is that?

Electric vehicle charging stations are more than just green perks; they’re lucrative investments that can boost brick-and-mortar foot traffic and revenue by 4% to 5%, according to Colliers.

As markets compete for still-rebounding convention business, they cannot win just by virtue of having a large facility. Three things now drive convention organizers’ decisions: space, hotels and now engaging urban environments, said Rob Svedberg, who leads the public assembly group at architecture firm TVS. “Cities understand that no building is an island and [a convention center] has to engage with its destination.” When people travel, he said, “they want to have a walkable environment outside of the building. They want to be able to walk to entertainment and restaurants.”

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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.

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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.