Envision News
New Manufacturing Alliance Announces the Winners of The 2025 Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards
The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance’s 14th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards” will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Resch Expo in Green Bay. The event will spotlight best practices of manufacturing and education...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hires Alyssa Gruenwald as Director of Marketing and Communications
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has hired Alyssa Gruenwald as Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa as our new Director of Marketing & Communications,” said Sadie Howell, President/CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. “Her...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Hosts Ribbon Cutting with the Fond du Lac Area Foundation
Envision Greater Fond du Lac was proud to celebrate the Fond du Lac Area Foundation with a ribbon cutting ceremony recognizing both the organization’s 50th anniversary and the dedication of Carl Tonjes Street. The honorary street - a one block stretch of 14th Street...
Registration Open Now for Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Public Office Preparation 101 (POP101) Program
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is currently enrolling participants in the third cohort of their Public Office Preparation 101 (POP101) program. The 2025 sessions will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and Wednesday, November 12, 2024. Both sessions are 4:00 –...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hires Terri Alexander as Program Coordinator
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has hired Terri Alexander as Program Coordinator. “We are excited to welcome Terri to the Envision team as our new Program Coordinator,” said Sadie Howell, President/CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. “Her dedication and enthusiasm will...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Launches First Business Accelerator
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...
YP of the Month – Josh Shell (October 2025)
First and Last Name: Josh Shell Hometown: Fond du Lac What Brought you to Fond du Lac: Place of Employment and Position: President/Owner of Badgerland Connections What do you enjoy the most about your career? I love the daily challenges that come with...
Collaboration is the new capital: Fond du Lac County communities partner to fuel rural startups
Four Fond du Lac County communities are proving partnerships can be just as powerful as capital when supporting rural small businesses. Raina Lyman, senior director of economic development for Envision Greater Fond du Lac, moderated a discussion between what she...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Guild Mortgage
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at new member organization, Guild Mortgage. The celebration highlighted Guild Mortgage’s commitment to helping local families achieve the dream of homeownership and marked the beginning of a strong partnership with...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Hosts Ribbon Cutting for True North Title
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at new member organization, True North Title, marking the company’s official presence in the Fond du Lac community. True North Title is a family-owned Wisconsin company specializing in real estate title services,...
Marian Invites You to a Forum on Career Development and Industry
The public is invited to a gathering at Marian University, where leaders from the local community, along with Marian faculty, staff, students, and alumni, will discuss career development and industry. Conversations, Connections, and Community, will be held in the...
Fond du Lac County: Housing boom fuels economic expansion
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...
State, Local Chambers Observe Chamber of Commerce Month
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – each year partners with local chambers from across the state to celebrate September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC and its affiliate organization,...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Accent Wealth Management
Envision Greater Fond du Lac was proud to host a ribbon cutting celebration to welcome Accent Wealth Management as a new member and to commemorate one year of business in the Fond du Lac community. Accent Wealth Management’s mission is clear: to offer tailored...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Lillian Kast Boudoir
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at new member organization, Lillian Kast Boudoir, to celebrate the opening of their storefront. Lillian Kast Boudoir Photography is a studio dedicated to empowering women through artful, personalized photography...
Ribbon Cutting with The Center-Uniting Mind, Body, and Spirit
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, The Center-Uniting Mind, Body, and Spirit, in celebration of their new location and collaboration with Marian University At The Center, they define spirituality as the path one consciously...
Ribbon Cutting with Waupun Youth Baseball
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Waupun Youth Baseball, to celebrate their new partnership with Envision Greater Fond du Lac and to recognize an exciting new chapter for Waupun Youth Baseball. This event highlighted not only...
Ribbon Cutting at Van Ert Electric
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Van Ert Electric, to celebrate its newly acquired facility located at 415 Trowbridge Drive. Founded in 1964 in Rudolph, Wisconsin, Van Ert Electric has grown to become a trusted name in the...
Ribbon Cutting at Sam Meyer State Farm Agency
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Sam Meyer State Farm Agency to celebrate the opening of their new location in their newly renovated historic building. Founded in 1922, State Farm is the largest auto and home insurance...
Dan Shea Named 2025 Donald G. Jones Leadership Alumni Award Recipient
Leadership Fond du Lac County, a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, named Dan Shea (’09) as the 2025 recipient of the Donald G. Jones Leadership Alumni Award. Shea will be presented with the award during the Leadership Fond du Lac County Completion Ceremony on...