by Tammy Thornton | Aug 15, 2024 | Agri-Business, Community, Economic Development
Newly created program supports road improvement projects in rural, agricultural communities Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that application materials for the second project solicitation cycle of...
by Tammy Thornton | May 20, 2024 | Economic Development
In late April, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule significantly raising the minimum-salary threshold to qualify for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLS). Starting July 1, 2024, the minimum salary for exemption from...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 26, 2024 | Community, Economic Development, Envision Greater FDL
Taking place from May 6 – 10, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. Envision Greater Fond du Lac is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Economic Development...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 21, 2024 | Community, Economic Development
State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed 4 bills into law. “At the end of another great legislative session, I am happy to see four more bills I authored signed into law today. “AB 627, now Wisconsin Act 143,...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 7, 2024 | Community, Economic Development
The National Weather Service reports that snowfall statewide has been 20 to 30 inches below normal this winter. This unusually low snowfall has hurt many businesses who depend on it. The federal Small Business Administration recently announced that business can apply...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 4, 2024 | Economic Development
Insight Publications honored the 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the New North region Thursday during a breakfast event at Lambeau Field. The businesses were identified as the top 25 fastest-growing based on revenue information from 2020-2022. Applications were...
