Make My Move
Fond du Lac County’s Economy is at Stake
OUR MOST URGENT CHALLENGE: workforce sustainability. About one in five Fond du Lac County residents is 65 or older, and state projects point to long-terms population decline across most of Wisconsin without action. Long-term projections show population decline beginning around 2040 without intentional action.
OUR SOLUTION: Attract new residents to sustain economic growth. Each new household we attract brings income, spending, and contributes to a stronger tax base. Returns compound over time, as applicants are screened and selected for their intent to stay. This initiative addresses the gap by targeting move-ready workers relocating from outside Wisconsin for full-time employment, reducing relocation barriers, and accelerating community integration. By pairing financial incentives with curated local experiences and concierge support, the project converts interest into permanent relocation.
Envision Greater Fond du Lac received a $346,000 state talent attraction grant to bring 32 new households from outside Wisconsin to live and work in Fond du Lac County. These are working professionals and families who will relocate here permanently—buying homes, enrolling kids in school, joining gyms, shopping local, and building long-term roots.
We’ve committed $120,000 of our own cash to support this effort. Now we need you!
You’ll get priority access to a brand new audience. You have the opportunity to make a valuable first impression, and convert it to a long-term connection.
- Join a local community of heavily engaged partners
- Attract long-term customers
- Gain priority access to brand new residents through Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s exclusive talent network
Find Talent
Connect with job seekers who are actively exploring a move to Fond du Lac County.
The Talent Network gives participating employers exclusive access to candidates who have expressed interest in relocating to the Fond du Lac County area through the Make My Move program. Browse candidate profiles to learn about their experience, skills, career interests, and relocation timeline.
When you identify a potential fit, simply request their resume through the Talent Network.
Request access to the Talent Network here
Why use the Talent Network?
- Access candidates interested in living and working in Fond du Lac County
- Expand your talent pipeline beyond the local labor market
- Connect with job seekers before they relocate
- Discover skilled candidates across a variety of industries and experience levels
- Support local talent attraction efforts while filling critical workforce needs
How it works?
- Browse candidate profiles submitted through the Make My Move program.
- Review experience, skills, and relocation interests.
- Request a candidate’s resume if you would like to learn more.
- Connect directly with interested candidates to discuss career opportunities.
By participating in the Talent Network, you are helping showcase the career opportunities, quality of life, and strong community that make Fond du Lac County a great place to live, work, and build a future.
Find Your New Customer
Welcome new households (new customers!) to Fond du Lac County by contributing an experience, product, service, pass, membership, or credit. Donations are included in a welcome package for movers, with a value of up to $500 per household.
Contact Netalya Challoner, Program Coordinator at Envision Greater Fond du Lac to learn more and participate!
