Envision News
Envision THIS! High School Pitch event awards top presenters
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Ignite Small Business & Startup Support hosted Envision THIS! High School Pitch event on May 6, 2025, at Horace Mann High School in North Fond du Lac. A total of eight teams competed and represented high school students from...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council selects 2025 scholarship winners
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council has selected the winners of the 2025 Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council Scholarship and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation Harold Reinecke Scholarship. The Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council Scholarship is...
Fond du Lac (FDL) SHRM Honored for Elevating HR and Enhancing Workplaces Receives SHRM’s Prestigious 2024 Silver Excel Award
SHRM has awarded the 2024 Silver Excel Award to the FDL SHRM chapter in recognition of its exceptional work and accomplishments in 2024. This award celebrates the Chapter’s/State Council’s strategic initiatives, innovative programming, and unwavering commitment to...
Ribbon Cutting at Small Town EV
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Small Town EV to celebrate the opening of their new location in Fond du Lac Small Town EV sells electric bikes and a variety of golf carts, as well as provide rental options. They offer the...
Fond du Lac Area Breakfast on the Farm
Celebrate National Dairy Month with Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council will host the 36th annual Breakfast on the Farm during National Dairy Month on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until...
Walleye Weekend announces their 2025 Co-chairs
Fond du Lac Festivals is excited to kick off the start of summer with Walleye Weekend (June 6th - 8th, 2025). 2025 marks Walleye Weekend’s 46th year as the largest free family-friendly festival in Fond du Lac and the surrounding region. Fond du Lac Festivals, with the...
Ribbon Cutting at Salchert Meats
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Salchert Meats, to celebrate the opening of their new retails space and business expansion. Salchert Meats is a true family operation that is rooted back to the early 1900’s. In January 2019,...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosting travel program to Ireland
Learn more about this enchanting trip by attending an information session Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host two informational sessions on the upcoming travel program to Ireland on Monday, May 12 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (in-person) and Friday, July 18 from 12:00 –...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Project G.R.I.L.L. to host annual unveiling event
Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Project G.R.I.L.L. will host their annual Unveiling Event on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Festival Foods in Fond du Lac. A program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Project G.R.I.L.L. is a project-based learning experience for high school...
Waupun, Ripon, North Fond du Lac, and Campbellsport Announce Launch of WRNC Opportunity Fund to Support Local Business Growth and Innovation
The communities of Waupun, Ripon, North Fond du Lac, and Campbellsport, in collaboration with Envision Greater Fond du Lac, are proud to announce the launch of the WRNC Business Opportunity Fund, a powerful new initiative to fuel local business growth, encourage...
Ribbon Cutting at Georgetown Cleaners
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Georgetown Cleaners, to celebrate new ownership. Georgetown Cleaners is a family-owned business that was started in 1959 by George Morris. In 2024, the business was purchased by the Pelletier...
Ribbon Cutting at The Wild Boar
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, The Wild Boar to celebrate new ownership. The Wild Boar was recently purchased by Travis Pitz. The store carries a large selection of wines, beers, bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, and so much...
Envision leadership advocates in Madison for housing, TIF reforms
On March 26, executives from Envision joined with economic developers across the state in advocating at the state capitol through WEDA’s 2025 Legislative Day. Lisa McArthur and Joe Venhuizen spoke with legislators to represent the interests of the Fond du Lac County...
Envision Greater Fond du announces Raina Lyman named to Insight’s 40 Under 40 list
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is pleased to announce Raina Lyman, Senior Director of Economic Development, has been recognized as one of Insight's 40 Under 40 honorees for 2025. This prestigious list highlights the most innovative and influential young professionals...
Insight’s 40 Under 40 honorees announced
Insight has announced the 40 recipients of its 2025 40 Under 40 Awards. These young professionals have made a significant impact on their communities and industry in Northeast Wisconsin. Honorees will be recognized in a special section within the June issue of Insight...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Sadie Howell earns certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP)
Recently, Sadie Howell, President/CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the Grow America. EDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac to host Fond du Lac School Board Referendum Information Session
Envision Greater Fond du Lac, in partnership with the Fond du Lac School District, with hold an information session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Park Pavilion to discuss the upcoming school funding referendum on the April 1, 2025 ballot....
Fond du Lac’s Spark Ops Metalworks growing fast behind innovations like the Infinite Cube
The woman-owned and minority-owned business has manufactured trusses and other structures for the likes of Road America, Formula 1 in Miami, and Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Manufacturers in Fond du Lac are known to be innovative, and a not-so-hidden jewel in the...
Celebrate Agriculture with Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council to host Ag Showcase
Bring the whole family to this family-friendly event on March 22 Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Agri-Business Council will host the 2025 Ag Showcase on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Building. This year,...
Waupun Business Alliance to host Annual Banquet
Awards, important community updates, music, and fun! The Waupun Business Alliance, a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, will host their Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Rock Golf Club, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Waupun Business Alliance Annual...