Janesville is priming itself for a vibrant jolt of community and sporting spirit with the launch of its brand-new Woodman's Sports & Convention Center, pegged to become the town's hub for sports fandom and business pow-wows alike, if the City of Janesville and its project partners at Sports Facilities Companies have their say, a state-of-the-art facility that's all set to open its doors with pomp come mid-September, as reported by Janesville City News.
The grand opening carved out for the weekend of September 19-21 will showcase 140,000 square feet of versatile space home to the Mercyhealth Arena, The Robert & Delores Kennedy Convention Center, and a multipurpose scene-setter capable of shape-shifting from an ice arena to courts fit for basketball or pickleball antics; this slice of architectural finery signifies a strategic play by Janesville to court residents and visitors alike with a promise of perennial entertainment and convention options, tucked right at 2510 Milton Avenue and City Manager Kevin Lahner, in a bout of enthusiasm laced with just a hint of civic pride, bubble-wrapped their sentiments, kicking off the center is "very exciting" and the embodiment of Janesville's forward-thinking investment in its tomorrow.
Ribbon cutters will unite at the Woodman's Center's threshold next Friday, punctuating a ceremonious 10 a.m. start with a procession of speeches half an hour later — a whole menu of project partners and notables are expected to throw in their two cents, marking the anticipated ribbon-snipping event.
