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Representative Schraa Receives WMC’s “Working for Wisconsin” Award
In Wisconsin, 82 lawmakers repeatedly voted to promote job creation and wage growth during the 2019-20 legislative session. Each of these legislators, including Representative Michael Schraa, supported pro-growth policies and reforms aimed at improving the state’s...
September 2020 YP of the Month: Amy Teifke & Brooke Boyle-Schneider
Name: Amy Teifke & Brooke Boyle-Schneider Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Educational Background: University of Minnesota, UW-FDL, MATC, MPTC Describe Yourself in Three Words: Honest, Hardworking, Determined Place of Employment and Position: Simply Sold with Brooke...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Celebrates Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is excited to celebrate Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month. Envision Greater Fond du Lac will spend the entire month bringing attention to the services we provide to members and our community. Our organization plays a vital role in making...
Sippel named National Professional of the Year
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac works diligently every day to provide creative and exciting programs for children that help them explore their talents and ultimately reach their full potential. Success in this area is driven by our exceptional program...
FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR K-5 STUDENTS THIS FALL THROUGH Y LEARNING ACADEMY
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TO FAMILIES IN THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. With Fond du Lac schools deciding to open the school year in the Blended Learning Model to students in 5th grade and under, the Fond du Lac Family YMCA is stepping up to help working parents. “The Fond du...
Dock Spiders Log Second Championship in Three Years and Take 2020 Title
The Dock Spiders capped off their incredible 2020 season with a 14-3 victory over the La Crosse Loggers on Saturday night to win the Wisconsin-Illinois Northwoods League Pod Championship and secure their second title in the last three years. Much like Friday’s...
Hiring the Formerly Incarcerated
an overlooked source of talent Envision Greater Fond du Lac, in partnership with Moraine Park Technical College and the Community Corrections Employment Program (CCEP), a program of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), will host a free virtual panel...
Moraine Park Presents Five Business and Industry Partnership Awards
Moraine Park Technical College awarded its first business and industry partnership awards, recognizing valued partners of 2019. The College’s Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) team has implemented five separate partnership awards to be presented each fiscal...
POSITIVE EMPLOYEE CULTURE EARNS VERVE THREE BEST AND BRIGHTEST AWARDS
Verve, a Credit Union, was awarded three honors by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), including 2019 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, 2020 Milwaukee’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® and 2019 Best and Brightest in...
VON BRIESEN & ROPER, s.c. OPENS NEW FOX VALLEY OFFICE
von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announced today the opening of their new 16,000 square foot Fox Valley office space located at 55 Jewelers Park Drive, Suite 400, in Neenah. von Briesen is the first tenant in Commercial Horizons’ redevelopment of the property into a...
VERVE EARNS SPOT ON DEPOSITACCOUNTS.COM’S 2020 “TOP 200 HEALTHIEST BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA” LIST
Verve, a Credit Union, ranked No. 159 for financial health on the 2020 “Top 200 Healthiest Banks and Credit Unions in America” list and was one of only seven in Wisconsin to be honored. More than 10,000 banks and credit unions across the U.S. were evaluated by...
Four Fond du Lac companies commended for workplace safety
2020 winners selected based on exceptional safety records Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Safety Council recognized four local companies for outstanding safety performance. C.D. Smith Construction and WW Electric Motors received silver level performance awards, while...
Eden native and recent contestant on NBC’s The Voice coming to THELMA August 14!
Thelma Sadoff Center of the Arts (THELMA) announced that Eden native, Jacob Miller, who recently performed on NBC’s hit series, The Voice will perform August 14 at THELMA. During the blind audition phase on The Voice, he earned a three-chair turnaround singing “The...
Ribbon Cutting at Bench Warmers
Celebrating the official opening of new restaurant Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon-cutting with the owners Michael and Sarah Deichsel at Bench Warmers Bar and Grill located at 160 W. Scott Street to celebrate the official opening of the new restaurant....
Lakeside Forward: Preserving the past while planning for the future
Community supporters committed to the realization of the Lakeside Park master plan Lakeside Forward is a group of like-minded businesses and community organizations who are committed to the realization of the elements of the Lakeside Park Master Plan as developed by...
Your source of local business intelligence – Pawgress report
National dog day is August 26th! As a self-declared dog person, I’ve never felt more strongly that any national “day” should be made a national holiday. How am I supposed to properly treat my dog-child when I’m sitting in the office? Sitting here thinking about how I...
CHAD BUROS TAKES THE REINS AS GM AT HOTEL RETLAW
Three months ago Chad Buros signed on as director of sales and marketing at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac, Wis. Today he was named general manager of the landmark hotel. It’s a good fit for both Buros and the hotel, given Buros’ ties to the community, his past tenure...
Public Information Message–Johnson Street Lane Restrictions
The Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of an upcoming street lane restriction on Johnson Street between Marquette Street and National Avenue. City crews will be removing the brick pavers located in the crosswalks and replacing them...
Mike Hensen Promoted to Operations Manager for National Exchange Bank & Trust
Mike Hensen is promoted to Operations Manager for the National Exchange Bank & Trust office located in Brownsville. In his new role, Hensen will supervise employees to help ensure smooth and efficient deposit operations and lead his team in providing excellent...
Microsoft, New North, American Family Insurance, and gener8tor Partner to Help Job Seekers
Alliance Uses Cohort Model for Job Seeker Training, Support, and Placement Today, New North announced its partnership with Microsoft, American Family Insurance, and gener8tor to launch a free accelerator program – gener8tor Upskilling – a concierge program for...