by Tammy Thornton | Nov 5, 2025 | Community, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of lowinterest physical disaster loans has been extended. The new deadline for filing applications for physical damage loans is Nov 12, 2025. The declaration covers primary Wisconsin counties of...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Economic Development, Envision Greater FDL
Ignite Rural Welcomes Ten Businesses in its First Cohort IGNITE Rural is an innovative business accelerator program designed specifically for solopreneurs eager to advance their ventures. Hosted by IGNITE Small Business & Startup Success, a program of Envision...
by Tammy Thornton | Sep 16, 2025 | Community, Economic Development
Feeding America CEO will lead Northeast Wisconsin economic development corporation Patti Habeck, CEO and President of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin whose professional career spans a quarter-century in the area, has been named President and CEO of New North Inc.,...
by Tammy Thornton | Sep 10, 2025 | Community, Economic Development, Envision Greater FDL
Some say Fond du Lac County is strategically located; we like to say, “geographically gifted.” This is true because of a convenient 60-mile drive to cities like Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and to the shores of Lake Michigan in Sheboygan via the robust highway access...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 3, 2025 | Community, Economic Development
Edith’s Bridal & Tuxedo Junction has been a cornerstone of Downtown Fond du Lac since September 17, 1937. Originally opened as a women’s clothing store by founder Edith, the shop evolved over the decades to focus on bridal gowns—following postWWII trends—and later...
by Tammy Thornton | Jun 26, 2025 | Community, Economic Development
Ties to International Markets and Supply Chains Continue to Grow Wisconsin manufacturers are increasingly participating in international trade and engaging with foreign investors and employers, according to the Wisconsin Manufacturing Trade and Foreign Investment...
