Member News
Dock Spiders Seeking Host Families for 2025
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are seeking host families to welcome players into their homes for the 2025 season. Host families agree to house, feed, and provide support to the collegiate players who call the Fond du Laccommunity home during their Northwoods League...
Frozen Water Line
URGENT MESSAGE!! Due to extreme cold weather conditions forecasted for the Fond du Lac this week the Water Utility is encouraging customers to protect water pipes in their homes and businesses from breaking or freezing. Safeguard your property by taking a few simple...
Dairy Business Association elects new president
The Dairy Business Association elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at DBA’s Dairy Strong conference. Greg Siegenthaler, vice president milk marketing, sustainability and sourcing for Grande Cheese in Fond Du Lac, was elected president....
Marian women’s hockey defeats Aurora in overtime
Marian University women's ice hockey (5-11-1, 3-6-1 NCHA) overcame an overtime defeat the previous day defeating Aurora 2-1 in overtime to salvage a split. Marian quickly found the scoreboard again when senior Jadyn Gorski lit the lamp just 2:46 into the game with...
Marian men’s volleyball opens season with two wins
Marian University men's volleyball (2-0, 0-0 NACC) defeated Simpson in straight sets and UW-Stevens Point in five sets to open the season. MARIAN VS. SIMPSON (W - 25-14, 25-16, 25-20) The Sabres jumped out to an early 8-4 lead and pulled away in the opening set...
Small business advice and training program expands
Small businesses throughout Wisconsin can receive free advice and training thanks to a new partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office for Business and Entrepreneurship. The Main Street Bounceback...
Marian field hockey places 12 on CFHC Academic Honor Roll
A total of 12 student-athletes from the Marian University field hockey have been named to the CFHC Academic Honor Roll. A total of 87 student-athletes from the conference were recognized in the inaugural academic honor roll. To qualify, a student-athlete must...
Upset bid falls just short for Sabre NCAA men’s hockey
Marian University men's ice hockey (6-10-0, 3-6-0 NCHA) led after the opening period but fell to No. 5/7 Aurora 4-2. The Sabres struck first with 8:08 left in the opening period when senior Daunte Fortner scored with an assist from freshman Edison Weeks. Aurora...
Marian women’s hockey takes point from Aurora
Marian University women's ice hockey (4-11-1, 2-6-1 NCHA) led late but fell to Aurora 4-3 in overtime. It took the Sabres just 16 seconds to open the scoring when sophomore Ella Spies scored without an assist. Then at the 5:16 mark the Sabres put themselves ahead...
DWD announces available Fast Forward funding
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on Thursday announced that roughly $1 million in expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for future careers in advanced manufacturing and construction....
Ribbon Cutting at DuFrane Moving and Storage/DuFrane Logistics
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, DuFrane Moving and Storage/DuFrane Logistics to celebrate the rebrand of DuFrane Moving and the establishment of DuFrane Logistics, LLC. DuFrane specializes in a variety of services such as...
Daugherty announced as head coach for Marian men’s lacrosse
James Daugherty has been announced as the sixth head coach of the Marian University men's lacrosse program. Daugherty brings with him a wealth of NCAA Division III experience having served in a coaching role at the Division III ranks since 2018. Most recently, he...
Horicon Bank names Chief Lending Officer and Chief Banking Officer
“Terry and Steve have propelled the Horicon Bank team forward with their dedication, innovative spirit and collaborative approach to community banking,” said Fred C. Schwertfeger, Horicon Bank President. O’Connor began his career at Horicon Bank in 1998 as Vice...
Thelma Sadoff Center for The Arts Welcomes New Executive Director, Thanks Exiting Leader for Their Service
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) is excited to announce the appointment of Jamie Leigh Pitts as its new Executive Director. Pitts stepped into her role effective January 2nd. She brings her extensive experience inarts leadership, nonprofit management,...
Tough stretch continues for Sabre women’s basketball
Marian University women's basketball (3-11, 1-4 NACC) dropped its eighth straight game falling to Lakeland 75-61. Lakeland held a small 9-7 lead but ended the opening quarter on a 15-4 run to lead 24-11 at the first stoppage. Marian trailed by 11 with 4:34 left in...
Sabre men’s basketball defense struggles at Lakeland
Marian University men's basketball (12-3, 5-3 NACC) allowed a season-worst 84 points in regulation falling at Lakeland 84-72. Marian had a slow start and found themselves trailing 17-7 7:30 into the game. The Muskies brought their lead out to 26-17 before Marian cut...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Sadie Howell Elected to Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Board of Advisors
Howell will serve as Chair-Elect in 2025, Chair in 2026 Envision Greater Fond du Lac's President/CEO Sadie Howell has been elected to the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) Board of Advisors. In 2025, she will serve as the Chair-Elect, then Chair the...
M3 Adds Five New Shareholders
M3 Insurance recently announced five new shareholders: Paul Connor, John DeSalvo, Gretchen Flueckiger, Kelsey Haag, and Ross Heginbottom. Paul Connor, Vice President of Property & Casualty, is responsible for direction, performance, and strategies of the property...
Eggert earns second CCIW Bowler of the Week award
Senior Jocelynn Eggert of Marian University women's bowling has been named the CCIW Bowler of the Week for the second time this season. Eggert (Loves Park, Ill.) had a five-game block of 1,046 for the Sabres in their trip to the Warhawk Open finishing fifth to earn...
Joe Venhuizen of Envision Greater Fond du Lac Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Joe Venhuizen, IOM, Vice President of Membership &...