Economic Development Archives - Envision Greater Fond du Lac

What’s Really Going on With the Workforce Shortage

by Tracy Qualmann | Jun 8, 2021 | Economic Development

For those of us in economic development or the world of workforce, the labor shortage isn’t a new topic. In fact, we’ve been talking about it long before COVID-19 disrupted our world. Before COVID-19, businesses were struggling to find enough workers to fill their...

Envision Greater Fond du Lac addresses set-back, looks to future

by Tracy Qualmann | May 26, 2021 | Community, Economic Development, News

City Council abolishes contract to enhance Lakeside Park, other amenities, Envision is committed to finding ways to minimize the substantial negative impact on economic development outlook Envision Greater Fond du Lac, the combined Fond du Lac County Chamber of...

Envision Greater Fond du Lac Hosts National Economic Development Week Celebration; May 5-9, 2021

by Tracy Qualmann | May 7, 2021 | Economic Development

Envision Greater Fond du Lac joins cities nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to enhance local economic impact Envision Greater Fond du Lac, the combined Fond du Lac County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development...

New Study Shows Mercury Marine has more than a $5 billion annual impact on Fond du Lac community

by Tracy Qualmann | May 3, 2021 | Community, Economic Development

According to a new study conducted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Mercury Marine has more than a five billion dollar annual economic impact on the Fond du Lac community – an increase of more than one billion dollars per year from five years ago. The study shows that...

Remote Work – love it or hate it – It Is Part of Today’s Work Environment Now

by Tracy Qualmann | May 3, 2021 | Community, Economic Development

Times are changing, that’s for sure. Many of us experienced remote work in the past 15 months at some point, and we definitely don’t all have the same opinions on it. Some love it, some hate it, and some don’t really care either way. One thing’s for sure though –...

Envision Greater Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac County open internet access and service survey for county businesses

by Tracy Qualmann | Apr 7, 2021 | Community, Economic Development

Envision Greater Fond du Lac is partnering with Fond du Lac County to complete a county-wide survey assessment of broadband internet access and service. The portion of the survey designed for residents was launched in March, and the taskforce is now soliciting...