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Lemonade Day announces Lemonopolis
A virtual world where children learn about starting their own business Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Lemonade Day program announces Lemonopolis, a virtual world where youth learn everything they need to know about starting, owning, and operating their own business -...
Youth Apprentice of the Month – March 2020: Nick Pitts
Hometown: Eldorado High School: Laconia High School Youth Apprenticeship Pathway and Site: Manufacturing at Kondex Corporation What has been the biggest surprise about your Youth Apprenticeship? My biggest surprise has been how many different careers there...
Your source of local business intelligence – Unemployed due to COVID-19? Here’s who’s hiring in FDL County!
Coronavirus (or COVID-19) has completely altered our community’s way of life over the past month. Schools have closed, students are homeschooling, and Friday Fish Fry’s are take-out only. However, one of the major ways that COVID-19 has altered our community is its...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac appoints Sadie Parafiniuk as President/CEO
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has named Sadie Parafiniuk as the organization’s next President/CEO. Parafiniuk, who currently serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Glenn Grothman, will assume the role on April 20, 2020. “I am thrilled to be joining such a...
“Fund du Lac”
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 1ST RESPONDERS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND OTHERS ON THE FRONT LINES AT THIS TIME. We will purchase gift cards to local restaurants that will be shared with these professionals (Firefighters, EMS, Nurses, Police etc,.) in the...
Lemonade Day Postponed, New Date Coming Soon
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Lemonade Day has been postponed due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over growing concerns with the current COVID-19 situation, the Lemonade Day planning team made the difficult decision to postpone the local Lemonade Day...
Moraine Park Technical College, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, hire Elle Moore as Research Specialist
Moraine Park Technical College, in partnership with Envision Greater Fond du Lac, has named Elle Moore as a research specialist. In this role, Moore’s primary responsibility is to provide technical research support and coordination of research activities for the...
March 2020 YP of the Month: Mason Gravelle
Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Educational Background: In May of 2019, I earned a Bachelors of Business Administration, with a minor in Health Care Administration, from Marian University. Currently, I am enrolled at Marian University in their graduate program and am...
CLA Announces Career Achievements in Fond du Lac
CLA believes the best way to serve our clients and communities is to support our people in building careers that match their personal and professional aspirations. We are thrilled to express our congratulations and announce the following individuals who have reached...
Keller, Inc. to Build for Legacy Express, LLC
Keller, Inc. has been chosen as the general contractor on a new 27,000 square foot building project for Legacy Express, LLC located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The new building will serve as a warehouse facility, as well as provide office space for employees. Legacy...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hires Tracy Qualmann as Director of Marketing and Communication
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has named Tracy Qualmann as the organization’s Director of Marketing and Communication. In this role, Qualmann is responsible for the full range of activities related to the marketing and communication strategy for Envision Greater Fond...
Members of THELMA named recipients of prestigious James C. Hubbard Windy Award
Award presented at THELMA’s Annual Meeting Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) announced that, in honor of the organization’s 25 years, Members of THELMA are the recipients of the James C. Hubbard Windy Award. The award goes to an individual or group of...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council to host 17th annual Agricultural Showcase
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council will host the 17th annual Agricultural Showcase on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center. Admission is $5 per person; children 10 and under are free. There is...
Youth Apprentice of the Month – February 2020: Mitch Huettl
Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin High School: Saint Mary's Springs Academy Youth Apprenticeship Pathway and Site: Jack Twohig Carpet One What has been the biggest surprise about your Youth Apprenticeship? It has helped me with becoming more knowledgeable in the...
El Patron Celebrates New Location, Name with Ribbon Cutting
Located at 306 Fourth Street Way, El Patron Mexican Bar & Grill celebrated its ribbon cutting in February 2020 with Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Ambassadors. To showcase its expansive menu and full service bar, the restaurant is providing $5.00 off any purchase...
Horicon Bank Launches TAKE FLIGHT Art Contest with $2000 Grand Prize
Horicon Bank wants to the see the dream of local artists take flight. “As a community bank, we care about our quality of life in Wisconsin,” said Fred C. Schwertfeger, Senior VP of Marketing. “That’s why we’re launching Horicon Bank’s TAKE FLIGHT Art Contest and...
2019 Community Awards Presented at Annual Meeting
Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently presented its 2019 Community Award recipients. Below are the recipients and their many accomplishments. Business Excellence Awards: Hierl Insurance & LaClare Family Creamery Hierl Insurance is a legacy company within the Fond...
Brick House Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
At the end of 2019, Brick House, located at 161 S. Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac, celebrated its one year anniversary with a special ribbon cutting. According to owner Laurie Baumhardt, the establishment features high quality items, fair prices, and a great...
Boyke Family to be Honored as 2020 Badger of The Year
The Fond du Lac Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association has selected Boyke Family members Gary Boyke, Katie (nee Boyke) Grinstead and JR Boyke as the Chapter’s 2020 Badger of the Year. The Badger of the Year award is presented annually by local chapters of the...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Supports Lakeside Park Plan
A strong tax base is critical to ensuring that our community can thrive and meet the needs of current and future residents. There is great potential for Lakeside Park to be part of a thoughtful, forward-thinking strategy that supports a stronger tax base and allows...