NEWS
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...
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Envision Greater Fond du Lac Office Closed to Visitors, Guests
The team at Envision Greater Fond du Lac continues to work remotely during this COVID-19 outbreak. The office itself is closed to visitors and guests until March 27, 2020. We will continue to update this as the pandemic unfolds. If you need to reach a member of the...
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Fond du Lac Radio Stations Take Unique Steps to Assist Local Service Industries
They have done so much for us and our community. Now it’s our turn to help them. That is the stance Mountain Dog Media local radio stations 107.1 The Bull (WFON) and KFIZ are taking amid everything happening in the community right now. "In times of crises it is so...
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Action Plan for Youth Apprentices (YA) Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
In light of the recent mandated statewide shutdown of all schools (K-12), public and private, within the State of Wisconsin, the Fond du Lac School to Work Youth Apprenticeship Program advises the following: Students participating in the Youth Apprenticeship program,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
read moreMembers 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
read moreHoricon 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...
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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...
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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...
read moreBoyke 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...
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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...
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February 2020 YP of the Month: Josh Wilsmann
Hometown: Fond du Lac Educational Background: BS Architectural Engineering & MS Structural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering Describe Yourself in Three Words: challenge, driven, adventurer Place of Employment and Position: Structural Engineer at...
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Lemonade Day Student Registration Now Open February 1 – March 31
Student registration for Fond du Lac Area’s Lemonade Day is now open! In its sixth 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. Throughout the program students learn...
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We appreciate the many people who make our businesses and community a great place to live, work and play. We'd love to meet you at one of our upcoming events and celebrate the great things happening in our community. Check out our event calendar to see our upcoming events. We hope to see you soon!