2019-Beloit-Chamber-Directory

BELOIT
Expect the Unexpected
and the Wright Museum of Art, both of which are located
on the grounds of Beloit College—the oldest college in
Wisconsin, and Beckman Mill, the state’s oldest, operating
grist mill.
THRIVING COMMUNITY
Between the months of May and October, thousands of
locals and visitors stream downtown each Saturday to
experience the Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market. This
award-winning, open-air market is bursting at the seams
featuring 100 vendors, live music, kid-friendly activities, and
local food trucks.
Beloit has been hailed for its many festivals and events
throughout the year, including the Beloit International
Film Festival—a ten-day festival celebrating the power of
independent lm. Beloit is also home to a Minor League
baseball team, the Beloit Snappers, a Class A afliate of the
Oakland Athletics.
As a visitor, resident, or business owner, you will soon discover
why Beloit was named the “Most Underrated City in
Wisconsin” by House Method. Beloit has been establishing
itself as an eclectic city, proud of its heritage and diverse
culture, with an entrepreneurial spirit overowing with art,
culture, and avor.
A CITY OF BEAUTY & HISTORY
Established in 1836, Beloit is a city full of historic charm
peppered with cultural urban air. As the midway point on
the Rock River National Water Trail, adventure seekers are
always in close proximity to the outdoors whether they are
hiking, biking, boating, or ying.
The city’s beautifully preserved downtown, with a
decorative gantry and brick-paved main street, offers
an exceptional array of boutiques, galleries, restaurants,
coffee shops, a record store, and even an old-fashioned
barber shop and candy store. It is easy to see why Main
Street America named Downtown Beloit one of the “Most
Romantic Main Streets” in the country in 2017!
In addition, there are several cultural and historical
attractions including the Logan Museum of Anthropology,
Authentic farm-to-table experiences, ethnic Mexican
cuisine, Wisconsin-style supper clubs and chic and trendy
hot spots have created a popular foodie scene. Whether
you want a gourmet burger, street tacos, or tapas and wine
from around the world, Beloit will deliver!
FROM MANUFACTURING TO TECHNOLOGY
Once the home of a world-famous paper-making machine
company, Beloit was a rst-hand witness to America’s
industrial boom. The 1858 ironworks company—Merrill &
Houston Ironworks—and later Beloit Iron Works, prospered for
more than a century. Today, the site has been renovated
into the 24-acre Ironworks Campus and is home to
many tech businesses including Comply365, Ebates, and
AccuLynx. Several corporate headquarters are located in
Beloit including ABC Supply—owned by Diane Hendricks,
named the nation’s wealthiest self-made woman by Forbes,
Broaster Company, Fairbanks Morse, NorthStar Medical
Radioisotopes, PlayMonster, and Regal.
Additionally, a network of food processing and ingredient
companies, including Snyder’s Lance, Hormel Foods, DuPont
Danisco, Frito-Lay, and Kerry call Beloit home.
Get more information about all that Beloit offers at
VisitBeloit.com or ThisIsBeloit.com.
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