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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...
New North announces release of Strength and Determination video
Highlights ways the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin are meeting challenge of COVID-19 New North Inc. today announced the release of a Strength and Determination video – “Together, The Region Is Getting Through Challenging Times” – to highlight the ways that people...
Reopen Fond du Lac Task Force announces team members
Task Force comprised of a cross-representation of the county and the purpose is to assemble guidelines and best practices Envision Greater Fond du Lac is leading the charge with a task force to reopen Fond du Lac County. This task force is comprised of a...
Mercury Racing 2020 Scholarship Information & Application
Mercury Racing’s engineering and creative prowess embodies passion and a relentless pursuit of power and performance. Our goal is to never be comfortable with where we are – because being comfortable means we’re standing still. There’s always something to chase. We...
Reopen Fond du Lac Task Force begins work
Fond du Lac county ready to get back to business Envision Greater Fond du Lac is leading the charge with a task force to create a road map to reopen Fond du Lac County. This task force is comprised of a cross-representation of the county and the purpose is to assemble...
FOND DU LAC FESTIVALS INC. ANNOUNCES DECISION TO POSTPONE WALLEYE WEEKEND
(Fond du Lac, Wis. – April 24, 2020) – The Fond du Lac Festivals (FFI) Board of Directors met this week to discuss the status of the family-friendly festival. Originally, Walleye Weekend was set for mid-June. “Due to current uncertainty of public gatherings, Fond du...
Kondex Supports Area Food Pantries Amid Crisis
Kondex Corporation, a Lomira-based manufacturer of cutting and wear-resistant components used primarily in agricultural crop harvesting equipment, recently donated $2,000 each to the Fondy Food Pantry in Fond du Lac, Full Shelf Food Pantry in West Bend, and Lomira...
35% of Wisconsin businesses surveyed felt they could not be viable after three months of current circumstances
New North, key strategic partners announce statewide COVID-19 business impact survey results Thirty-five percent of Wisconsin businesses responding to a recent statewide survey reported they will be forced to close if current conditions persist for more than three...
Zellner Joins Winfield Homes
Jason Zellner, commercial real estate agent of the Sinisi Zellner Team of First Weber Realtors and member of the Envision Greater Fond du Lac Ambassadors Club, has recently joined Winfield Homes as a Partner. Zellner joins Scott Swick and Jim Baudry, who founded...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac cancels June dairy events
June Dairy Day and Breakfast on the Farm cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council has cancelled June Dairy Day on June 6 and Breakfast on the Farm on June 28 due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over...
Donations to The Salvation Army Will Be Doubled Thanks To Anonymous Match
An anonymous donor will provide a generous match grant to The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan's (WUM) COVID-19 response efforts. In order to receive the $125,000 donation, WUM must raise up to $125,000 in cash donations from April 13 until June 1, 2020....