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National Exchange Bank & Trust Reaches Agreement to Purchase Westfield Location of Fortifi Bank
National Exchange Bank & Trust Chief Executive Officer Eric Stone announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement with Fortifi Bank to purchase the assets of its Westfield banking location in Wisconsin. “We are excited about the opportunity this...
COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site Opening in Fond du Lac, Oct. 22nd
A free COVID-19 community testing site will be available at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds located at 520 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac starting Thursday, October 22nd. “Data for our county consistently indicates a high COVID-19 activity level and positive case...
THELMA to hold virtual telethon October 30 in place of Windy Dinner THELMA Style
Thelma Sadoff Center of the Arts (THELMA) announced it will hold a virtual telethon October 30 in place of the annual Windy Dinner THELMA Style. The prestigious evening that has been a staple in our community for last 20 years had to be revamped due to COVID-19 and...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Dine Local Golden Ticket Give Away
Three lucky winners will win $500 gift card packages Envision Greater Fond du Lac is excited to announce their Dine Local Golden Ticket Give Away in partnership with Society Insurance. During these unprecedented times, our local restaurants are directly impacted due...
Lakeland Care, Inc. Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and all Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to participate. October 2020 marks the 75th year of observance, with this year’s theme of “Increasing Access and Opportunity”, aligning with the 30th...
VERVE EARNS NATIONAL WORKPLACE RECOGNITION FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For the fourth year in a row, Verve, a Credit Union, made the Credit Union Journal’s Best Credit Unions to Work For list. To be considered for the recognition, each credit union submits a 30-page questionnaire on benefits and policies, and team members complete an...
Startup Fond du Lac Week Goes Virtual, Announces 2020 Program
The 5th Annual Event returns November 11 – 18, 2020 Startup Wisconsin Week, the largest entrepreneurship event in our region, will return for a fifth year of programming from November 11 to 18, 2020. The weeklong series of virtual events and programming aims to...
Dock Spiders 2021 Summer Internships Available
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are once again looking for interns to help with the team operation for the 2021 season. If you are a college student looking for an incredible opportunity to receive hands-on experience in the industry of baseball and receive college...
Your source of local business intelligence – Develop a Career through Apprenticeship
What really is an apprenticeship? A registered apprenticeship is another form of post-secondary education, similar to a college or university. However, the difference is that an apprenticeship is occupation-based, and focuses on training you for a specific job. The...
MPTC Alumnus Stephen Peterson Receives WTCS 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Wisconsin Technical College System’s (WTCS) District Board Association (DBA) has named Moraine Park Technical College alumnus, Stephen Peterson, of Fond du Lac, as the 2020 Distinguished Alumni award winner. Each year, the DBA accepts Distinguished Alumni...
Ribbon Cutting at Lakeside Legal
Celebrating the official opening of their Fond du Lac office Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon-cutting with Attorney Jeremy R. Vanderloop and staff from Lakeside Legal’s new Fond du Lac office located at 79 N. Pioneer Road. The motto of Lakeside Legal is...
New North hosting local and regional entrepreneurial pitch contests with local partners
StartUp Week in Wisconsin is November 11-18, 2020. Many events will be occurring, both in person and virtually, across Northeast Wisconsin. Among them are local pitch events that lead up to a regional pitch event hosted by New North, Inc. In preparation for the...
We’re All Innovating Contest celebrates Wisconsin small business creativity amid COVID-19 pandemic
Winner will receive up to $68,000 for best idea MADISON, SEPT. 29, 2020 –The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is sponsoring the We’re All Innovating Contest to recognize and promote the creative ways startups and small businesses are adapting to the...
Main Street Lending Program is accepting loan applications to assist nonprofits
The Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program is accepting loan applications to assist nonprofits experiencing cash flow problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced on Sept. 4 the Main Street Lending Program has expanded...
ReStore Fond du Lac Auction
The Fond du Lac ReStore will host an auction on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Items include but not limited to: Forklift, ReStore Wrapped Truck, screws, tools, yard equipment, industrial pallet racking, metro shelving, large office printer, file...
Small business owners invited to register for 7th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Conference on Small Business Development
Virtual conference to be held Oct. 6-8 Wisconsin small business owners are invited to register for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy conference. This event will run from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 -7 and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Oct. 8. This...
Your source of local business intelligence – Attitudes, Beliefs and Behavior, Oh My!
So much of market research is based on understanding and predicting consumer behavior. Why do consumers choose to purchase certain goods or services? How can we predict who will make those purchases? What can businesses do to influence potential consumers to lead them...
Dock Spiders Coaching Staff Update
After spending the last four seasons as the skipper for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, Zac Charbonneau will be moving into a new role for next season by taking over as Director of Player Personnel. The Dock Spiders are excited to welcome back Chuck Thielmann back to...
Charbonneau Steps Down as Manager and Into Director of Player Personnel Role Chuck Thielmann Returns to Team as Field Manager in 2021
After spending the last four seasons as the skipper for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, Zac Charbonneau will be moving into a new role for next season by taking over as Director of Player Personnel. The Dock Spiders are excited to welcome back Chuck Thielmann to the...
Five Dock Spiders Named to NWL Postseason All-Star Team
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders had an incredible finish to a unique 2020 season. Behind the “Fondy Faithful” the Dock Spiders were able to capture a second Northwoods League Championship in the last three years. The 2020 team boasted talent from all over the country...