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Fox Valley Savings Distributes $20,000 in Grants
Fox Valley Savings Bank (FVSBank) distributes $20,000 in Grant Funds locally. FVSBank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Chicago, is excited to announce a total of $20,000 in grants has been distributed to local charities. Each charity received...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac awards Youth Apprenticeship Scholarships
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has awarded three scholarships to students who participated in the Youth Apprenticeship program.The Youth Apprenticeship Program is a part of a statewide initiative. It is designed for high school students who want hands-on...
THELMA takes theatre camp virtual with “The Show Must Go Online”
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) announced today it’s taking it annual summer theatrical adventure online with “The Show Must Go Online.” The show, the first of its kind musical written to be rehearsed remotely, performed virtually, and shared with audiences...
VERVE, A CREDIT UNION, PLEDGES $50K MATCH TO LOCAL COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS
Verve’s commitment to serving the community goes well beyond helping its members take care of personal and business financial needs—it extends into providing financial support to programs and organizations that help keep our communities strong. That commitment to...
June 2020 YP of the Month – Maeghan Greeno
Name: Maeghan Greeno Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Describe Yourself in Three Words: Motivated, Imaginative, Ethical Place of Employment and Position: National Exchange Bank & Trust – Commercial Lender What do you enjoy the most about your current position? I consider...
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts announces restructure of 11 Thursdays of Summer Concert Series
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) announces today a new start date for the 11 Thursdays of Summer Concert Series. The kickoff concert with the band Maple Road is set for June 25. The series is possible to so many sponsors including the presenting sponsor, Fox...
Fond du Lac Banker, James Chatterton, to Serve on Wisconsin Bankers Association Board
James Chatterton, president of National Exchange Bank & Trust, will serve a full three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors. He previously served a one-year term. “I am happy to welcome Jim to the Board of Directors for a full...
Your source of local business intelligence – June Dairy Month
The June Business Intelligence update is brought to you in the form of a “Vlog” post, a video interview for June Dairy Month focused on dairy and agriculture. It is a conversation between Elle Moore, our Business Intelligence Specialist, and a dairy...
CHALK THE STATE WITH THE MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART
Cover Wisconsin in colorful art and inspiration – Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26 The idea is simple: Make art, have fun, spread joy. The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) announces Chalk the State, a statewide event scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 25 – 26,...
National Exchange Bank & Trust Announces $20,000 in Grants
National Exchange Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, is proud to announce a $10,000 grant to ADVOCAP of Fond du Lac and a $10,000 grant to The Arc of Fond du Lac as these two pillars of community support continue to serve the...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council to offer a Drive-Thru Ag-Venture event
Together, Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council and Vir-Clar Farms, LLC will host a Drive-Thru Ag-Venture event on Sunday, June 28 as part of June Dairy Month. The Drive-Thru Ag-Venture will be held at Vir-Clar Farms, LLC, located at N5057 County Rd K,...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Task Force issues update on Wisconsin Supreme Court reversal
On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) Safer at Home Order 28, ultimately declaring that DHS failed to follow proper rulemaking as required by Wis. Stat. 227. “Based on the Supreme Court’s ruling, the Fond du...
2020 BUTTERMILK FESTIVAL CANCELLED
The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band has announced that the 2020 Buttermilk Festival summer concert series has been canceled. The decision to cancel was made by the Board of Directors because of ongoing concerns related to the Coronavirus pandemic, restrictions on large...
National Exchange Bank & Trust Celebrates Three Retirees
National Exchange Bank & Trust President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Chatterton has announced the following retirements from the bank. Barb Jansky – Operations Officer Barb Jansky retired from National Exchange Bank & Trust at 676 West Johnson Street in...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac, FDL County Health Department, releases blueprint to reopen after Safer at Home order expires
Guiding document specifically for Fond du Lac County Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Reopen Fond du Lac County Task Force, in partnership with Fond du Lac County Public Health, created materials which are available immediately to Fond du Lac County businesses to...
National Exchange Bank & Trust Announces Staff Promotions
National Exchange Bank & Trust President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Chatterton has announced numerous promotions within the organization. Mitch Frydrych - SVP/Information Technology Mitch Frydrych is promoted to Senior Vice President of Information...
NORTHWOODS LEAGUE POSTPONES START OF 2020 SEASON
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders were scheduled to open their 2020 season on Tuesday, May 26th, but the Northwoods League released the following statement Thursday morning postponing the start of the 2020 season. “The Northwoods League continues to closely monitor the...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council selects 2020 Scholarship winners
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council has selected the winners of the 2020 Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council Scholarship and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation Harold Reinecke Scholarship. The Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council Scholarship is...
Your source of local business intelligence – Entry Requirements for Fond du Lac County’s Hot Jobs
In April, I highlighted the hottest jobs in Fond du Lac County in 2019, with the most employees, highest job growth, and highest wages. Today, we’ll examine the entry requirements for these positions to help you determine which careers may be the best fit for you and...
FOND DU LAC FESTIVALS INC. CHOOSES NEW DATES FOR WALLEYE WEEKEND
The Fond du Lac Festivals (FFI) Board of Directors met last week to discuss the status of the family-friendly festival. Originally, Walleye Weekend was set for mid-June. The new dates that FFI will work toward are August 28 – 30 assuming restrictions on large public...