by Tammy Thornton | Jan 12, 2026 | Community, Economic Development, Entrepreneurs
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring founders are invited to a free Small Business Clinic on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This one-day event offers practical support, expert guidance, and...
by Tammy Thornton | Jan 9, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
More than 40 Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 37th Annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The program highlights manufacturing as the state’s top industry, employing 1 in 6 Wisconsin workers and generating $73.7 billion in economic...
by Tammy Thornton | Jan 5, 2026 | Community, Economic Development
Focus is on multi-billion-dollar projects The Government of Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the United States and there is an organized effort underway to attract some of that money to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Partnership (WJSIP) was...
by Tammy Thornton | Dec 12, 2025 | Community, Economic Development
Edith’s Bridal and Tuxedo Junction has been purchased by Dave and Vicki Schmidt of Fond du Lac. Having grown up in Dotyville, Dave has always recognized Edith’s as a cornerstone business in the Fond du Lac community. Through his IT company, he has serviced their...
by Tammy Thornton | Dec 3, 2025 | Community, Economic Development, Envision Greater FDL
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is pleased to announce that Sadie Howell, President and CEO, has successfully earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The CEcD credential is widely...
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...
