Member News
Discover How A Career in Nursing Will Change Lives
Marian University’s summer Nurse Camp delivers a hands-on experience for students exploring a career in health care. The 4-day camp is co-sponsored by SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac. Participants will shadow nurses at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac in...
Dock Spiders Daily Specials Return for 2023
Daily Specials have been a popular part of Dock Spiders games since the team’s arrival for the 2017 season. For the seventh-straight year, many fan favorites are back! The popular ‘Bang For Your Buck’ nights return for two nights of the week and each Friday home game...
USDA Makes $31 Million in Grants Available to Help Farmers and Ranchers Add More Value to Their Products to Access New and Better Markets
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is making $31 million in grants available to help farmers and ranchers access new and better markets by adding more value to their products. USDA is...
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Business Owners in Rural Areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that the Department is accepting applications for grants to support technical assistance for socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac to host event to welcome newcomers to Fond du Lac County
Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host a Concierge Luncheon on April 5, 2023. This unique program is designed to introduce newcomers to Fond du Lac County by highlighting area resources and amenities, creating the platform for networking with other newcomers, and by...
DFP’s Annual Meeting Showcases Award Winners & 2023 Goals
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, Inc. (DFP) showcased its achievements of 2022 and looked forward to 2023 at its Annual Meeting held March 9, 2023, at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. In 2022, downtown saw the opening of 32 new businesses, 12 more than in...
New SSM Health Eye Care services to open in Waupun March 20
Starting Monday, March 20, SSM Health Eye Care services will open in a new 5,400-square-foot area on the lower level of SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital’s recent two-story addition. Patients will enjoy a direct entrance and newly created and easily accessible...
Chris Burnett Promoted to Retail Loan Operations Supervisor for National Exchange Bank & Trust
Chris Burnett has been promoted to retail loan operations supervisor for National Exchange Bank & Trust where she works out of the office located on W. Johnson Street in Fond du Lac. Burnett joined the bank’s loan services department in 2017 and brought with her...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac to host Fond du Lac School Board Candidate Forum
March 16, 2023) – Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host a Fond du Lac School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the City/County Building in the City Council Chambers. Hear from four school board candidates who are vying for...
Sisters Invite Groups to Schedule Tours
The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA) welcomes groups, including schools, corporations, and private organizations, to request a guided tour of the CSA solar array. Guided tours of the solar array require 30-45 minutes and are a great way to introduce concepts...
Bloczynski Retires After 25 Years with Kondex
VP of Manufacturing Brian Bloczynski recently retired from Kondex after 25 years of service. Bloczynski joined the Company as a focus factory manager on October 13, 1997. He became manufacturing manager shortly thereafter and took over all factory management in 1999....
Mercury Marine Hits the Water With an Electric Motor
For more than two years Andrew Przybyl and his team figured out exactly what Mercury Marine’s first electric outboard motor would look like. They essentially started from scratch. “When we first started this there was a lot of excitement. A ton of questions and a lot...
Ribbon Cutting at Ruhe 756
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting with member organization, Ruhe 756, to celebrate the opening of the new business. Ruhe 756 is a new spa located in Fond du Lac that offers a range of services and can provide skincare recommendations. Ruhe 756 is...
Holyland Food Pantry to hold Open House
The Holyland Food Pantry Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that on April 15th, 2023, they are hosting an Open House and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new HFP (Holyland Food Pantry). The board wants to welcome and thank the community for making this...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac launches Public Office Preparation Program
Envision Greater Fond du Lac launched their newly developed Public Office Preparation 101 (POP101) program. POP101 engages community members in local nonpartisan political processes by providing essential information and skills needed for success in public office....
Shea Electric & Communications Welcome New Employee
OSHKOSH, WI (March 8, 2023) – Shea Electric & Communications, LLC, is pleased to welcome a new employee to our team! Craig Sheskey started as a Project Coordinator last month. Craig is looking forward to starting a new career in the electrical field. We are very...
Northwoods League’s ‘Share the Glove’ Grant Returns for 2023
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are pleased to once again accept applications for the annual "Share the Glove" grant, courtesy of the Northwoods League Foundation. Entering its sixth year of the “Share the Glove” initiative, the Northwoods League Foundation has awarded...
Notice of Potential Changes to Eligible Area Maps For USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
USDA Rural Development is conducting a review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no longer qualify as rural for housing programs. The last rural area reviews were performed in 2017-2018 using 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data. Rural...
YP of the Month – Ashley Deiler (March 2023)
First and Last Name: Ashley Deiler Hometown: Fond du Lac Place of Employment and Position: National Exchange Bank and Trust, Retail Lender What do you enjoy the most about your career? The best part of my job is helping families in our community get into their...
Dock Spiders Seeking Game Day Team Members for 2023
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are seeking game day team members for the 2023 season. The Dock Spiders bring people together to build lifelong memories through the impact of sports and entertainment. Our team has the opportunity and responsibility to positively impact...