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:
- Dan Cunningham, Past President
- Joan Neeno, President
- Connor Fox, Vice President
- Joshua Pickering, Co-Secretary
- Steven Genin, Co-Treasurer
- Britten Langfoss, Ex-Officio
Our board includes representation from the downtown business community, BID, City of Janesville, Forward Janesville and the Janesville Area Visitors & Convention Bureau:
- Betsy Pelsue, Co-Secretary
- Emily Arthur
- Ann Roe
- John Fugate
- Chris Zillman
- Bekki Kennedy
- Dave Marshick
- Christine Rebout
- Jess VanHorn
- Rachel Teubert
- Courtney Perakis
Members at Large:
- Paul Benson, Janesville City Council
- Christine Rebout, JACVB
- Ryan McCue, City of Janesville
DJI Managing Director:
- Elaina Szyjewski elaina@downtownjanesville.com
