About Downtown Janesville, Inc.
DJI is a non-profit organization whose goal is to activate downtown Janesville, WI. Made up of civic and community leaders and downtown business people, DJI is dedicated to the continued growth and development of Janesville’s historic downtown.
This volunteer-led organization sponsors several events during the year including Flannelfest, Downtown Janesville Wine Walk, Music at the Marv, Downtown Trick or Treat, and Nights on Festival, and partners with local organizations for Janesville Jolly Jingle, Art Infusion, and other downtown events.
DJI leads seasonal plantings and beautification projects throughout the downtown. We actively market the downtown both locally and throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois to encourage visitors to discover our shops, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, riverfront, and murals.
If you wish to donate to our cause, you may do so here. We appreciate your support and generosity!
View our 2023 Annual Report
Board of Directors
Our Executive Committee is:
- Joan Neeno, President
- Connor Fox, Vice President
- Steven Genin, Co-Treasurer
- Chris Zillman, Secretary
- Ann Roe, Past President
Our board includes representation from the downtown business community, BID, City of Janesville, Forward Janesville and the Janesville Area Visitors & Convention Bureau:
- Emily Arthur
- John Fugate
- Britten Langfoss
- Jess Van Horn
- Courtney Perakis
- Chad Conkle
- Elin Deremer
- Meredith Eaton
- Paula Carlson
- Dan Riemer
Members at Large:
- Matt Kealy, Downtown Business Improvement District
- Paul Benson, Janesville City Council
- Christine Rebout, JACVB
- Ryan McCue, City of Janesville
DJI Managing Director:
- Elaina Szyjewski elaina@downtownjanesville.com
