Member News
Schultz Retires After 30 Years with Kondex
Kondex Machine Operator Ken Schultz recently retired from Kondex after 30 years of service. Schultz began his career in the Assembly Department where he built sickle assemblies used in crop harvesting. He later served as team leader in this department before...
Dock Spiders Add Four from the Big Ten
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are excited to announce the signings of four Big Ten players. Jay Harry (Penn State), Josh Spiegel (Penn State), Ryan Lasko (Rutgers University), and Tyler Tornberg (Rutgers University) will all be joining the Dock Spiders’ squad this...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council receives two Dairy Excellence Awards from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Agri-Business Council received awards for two of their creative efforts during the pandemic. They received first place for their virtual Ag Ambassador presentations in the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin school day on the farm or school...
Seven Dock Spiders Players Set to Return Players Look to Defend the 2020 Title
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are excited to welcome back seven players from last year’s team who will be returning to defend the Northwoods League title in 2021. Aaron Anderson (Liberty University), Alex Vera (Illinois), Chris Aldrich (UCLA), Jake Brooks (UCLA), Ryan...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Resolves to Support Fond du Lac Public Safety Referendum
Board of Directors passes resolution to support the proposed public safety referendum to preserve and enhance fire, paramedic, and police services Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Board of Directors passed a Resolution on March 4, 2021, pledging support for the upcoming...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac to host 2nd City Council Candidate Forum
The February primary narrowed race to 6; hear from them about topics facing our community Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host a second City Council Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the City/County Building in the City Council Chambers....
Pauly Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Kondex
Kondex Technical Services Team Leader Jesse Pauly recently celebrated 40 years of service with the Company. In this time, he’s held several positions. He began his career as a machine operator, where he used a pedestal wire wheel buffer to remove debris from sickle...
McClone Insurance Expands Team as Growth Continues
Company hires new account executives for personal and commercial lines The McClone Agency, Inc. has hired seven new team members so far in the first quarter to meet the needs of the expanding firm. “We’ve had a growth mindset for years,” says Dustin McClone, President...
Dock Spiders Name New Assistant General Manager Noelle Clarke Promoted to Leadership Position
Third Base Ventures, the ownership group of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, has announced the promotion of Noelle Clarke to Assistant General Manager of the Dock Spiders of the Northwoods League. Clarke was the Director of Tickets during...
2021 Mercury Racing Scholarship Opportunity
Mercury Racing is pleased to announce The Mercury Racing “Excellence in Trade” Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This program is designed to support local high school students or graduates who will further their education in a trade-related field. The...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac partners with Fond du Lac County to administer survey of internet access and service
An initiative with the goal of improving internet access for all residents Envision Greater Fond du Lac is partnering with Fond du Lac County to complete a county-wide survey assessment of broadband internet access and service. All residents are encouraged to complete...
I/O Psychology as a Part of Economic Development Organizations
As the world of work is becoming more open and aware to psychological concepts and how they relate business success, economic development organizations (EDO) should adjust or create new services to include in their economic development toolbox. We know businesses are...
National Exchange Bank & Trust Announces Senior Leadership Changes
National Exchange Bank & Trust President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Chatterton announces the following changes to his leadership team at National Exchange Bank & Trust effective March 1, 2021. Nicole Wiese has been named Senior Vice President of...
Making Lemonade out of Lemons: Fond du Lac Area Lemonade Day to offer Drive-Thru Experience for Students
The Fond du Lac Area Lemonade Day program will continue this spring with a twist. Student participants will have the opportunity to learn entrepreneurial lessons through an interactive virtual curriculum and host drive-thru lemonade stands or to-go lemonade options to...
Ribbon Cutting at A Family Affair Soulfood Kitchen
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting with new member organization A Family Affair Soulfood Kitchen located at 417 S. Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac on February 16, 2021. A Family Affair Soulfood Kitchen specializes in southern-style home-cooked...
11 Fond du Lac Employers are Beating the Rest of Wisconsin on Health Care Costs
A group of Fond du Lac employers have banded together to reduce health care costs for their employees. And it’s working. When many employers are facing 6%-12% annual increases to their health care costs, these 11 companies have seen their health care costs decline by...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac transitions Youth Leadership programming to Sophia Partners
Envision Greater Fond du Lac will transfer the programming and oversight of their Youth Leadership program to Sophia Partners. Sophia Partners will officially take the reins to coincide with the start of the 2021-2022 academic year. Youth Leadership Fond du Lac, a...
Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Information Night!
Envision Greater Fond du Lac, in partnership with CESA 6, will host a Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Information Night on February 22, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. This event is intended for current sophomores, juniors, and their parents/guardians. To register for the...
Johnson Appointed to AEM Ag Sector Board
Kondex Corporation President Keith Johnson, P.E. was recently elected to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Ag Sector Board. Johnson is 1 of 2 newly appointed executives joining the 20-member group. The Ag Sector Board provides the strategic and...
AT&T Pays It Forward for Small Businesses
Local businesses receive sponsored membership AT&T, a member organization of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, has generously sponsored memberships totaling $3,000 for a number of local, small businesses affected economically by the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a company,...