Member News
Envision Greater FDL Celebrates HempWorks Wisconsin Grand Opening
Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently celebrated the grand opening of HempWorks Wisconsin with a ribbon cutting at their new location at 188 N. Main Street in Fond du Lac. As Fond du Lac’s first hemp only retail store, HempWorks Wisconsin strives to provide the public...
Johnstone Supply Expands to North Fond du Lac
The Village of North Fond du Lac has completed the sale of 4.83 acres in the Northgate Business Park to Milwaukee-based Johnstone Supply. The site will be home to a new 25,000 square foot facility that is slated to be completed in the summer of 2020. “We are really...
YP of the Month – April 2019: Peter Wilke
Hometown: Eden, WI Education: High School: Campbellsport High School; Undergraduate: UW-Oshkosh (business/marketing); Describe Yourself in Three Words: positive, loyal optimistic Place of Employment and Position: Director of Marketing and Festivals, Destination Lake...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: April 1, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: March 30, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: March 29, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: March 28, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: March 27, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: March 26, 2019
Welcome to our “Candidate Viewpoint of the Day” series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we’ll feature a different question along with the candidate’s responses. All...
Candidate Viewpoint of the Day: March 25, 2019
Welcome to our "Candidate Viewpoint of the Day" series, showcasing the Fond du Lac City Council Candidates and their viewpoints on important issues in our community. Each day through April 1, we'll feature a different question along with the candidate's responses. All...
Envision Greater FDL and Young Professionals hold City Council Candidate Forum on March 14
Envision Greater Fond du Lac and the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) will host a candidate forum on Thursday, March 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Fond du Lac City County Government Center, 160 S. Macy Street in Fond du Lac....
YP of the Month – March 2019: Dr. John Cairns, DMD
Hometown: Naperville, IL Education: Undergraduate: Augustana College, Rock Island, IL; Dental School: Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Alton, IL; Describe Yourself in Three Words: motivated, focused, pragmatic Place of Employment and...
“Back to our Roots” at the Agriculture Showcase
The Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council invites you to the 16th Annual Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase on Saturday, March 2, at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Building. This fun-filled family event is open to the public. “Back to our Roots” is the theme...
2018 Annual Report: Workforce Development
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Workforce Development metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above. In 2018, Project G.R.I.L.L. celebrated it's 10th anniversary of providing...
2018 Annual Report: Specialized Engagement
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Specialized Engagement metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above. The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Safety Council launched Safety Academy, a series of...
2018 Annual Report: Economic Development
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Economic Development metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above. The community plan formerly called Envision Fond du Lac is now called The...
2018 Annual Report: Chamber Membership
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Chamber Membership metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above.Our Chamber Team kicked off some new efforts in 2018! We began hosting a...
Lemonade Day Student Registration Open Feb. 8 – Mar. 30
Student registration for Fond du Lac Area’s Lemonade Day will open on Friday, February 8. In its fifth year locally, Lemonade Day teaches students in grades 4-6 how to start, own and operate their own business through the tool of a lemonade stand. Student registration...
Youth Apprenticeship Info Sessions Offered for Businesses
Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host informational sessions for Fond du Lac County businesses looking to learn more about the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program. The YA program is part of a statewide initiative and an innovative way for local businesses to develop...
Envision Greater FDL Completes Multi-Year Federal Grant Requirements
Envision Greater Fond du Lac completed deliverables relative to a Department of Defense federal grant at the end of 2018. Starting in 2016, the organization was tasked with creating the Regional Entrepreneurial Development System (REDS) for the I-41 Corridor region,...