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LaClare Creamery Completes $10 million Expansion
LaClare Family Creamery has announced the completion of a $10 million expansion that will make it a national leader in Chevre cheese production. The creamery, established in 1979, essentially doubles its operational footprint with the 28,000-square-foot addition. The...
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Envision Greater Fond du Lac Announces Interim Leadership
The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Board of Directors have named Jim Cleveland as the organization’s Interim President and CEO, beginning December 5. Cleveland currently serves as Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s director of outreach and client services and will assume...
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Envision Greater Fond du Lac Leadership Transition
The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Board of Directors has announced the resignation of the organization’s President and CEO, Cecilia Harry, effective December 4, 2019. Harry has been recruited to fill a lead economic development position in Colorado. Envision Greater...
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From the Driver’s Seat: Legacy Express
Legacy Express, LLC was started in 2011 by Jeff O’Brien and the late Brandon Gerwin. These two entrepreneurs worked for Mercury Marine and followed their passion for the transportation industry as they launched their company with two trucks and one customer. Today,...
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Economic Development: 2019 Highlights
For a printable version of this information, click here. The impact of economic development is strongest when there is partnership and support from both the private and public sectors. Thank you to the private businesses and public partners that have invested in...
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YP of the Month – November 2019: Megan Schueller
Hometown: Markesan, WI Describe Yourself in Three Words: Resourceful, Optimistic, Analytical Place of Employment and Position: National Exchange Bank & Trust - Lending Project Coordinator What do you enjoy the most about your current position? The best part of my...
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Youth Apprentice of the Month – October 2019: Keegan Leonard
Hometown: Rosendale, WI High School: Laconia High School Youth Apprenticeship Pathway and Site: STEM, Mercury Marine What has been the biggest surprise about your Youth Apprenticeship? I was surprised at how many opportunities I have had because of Youth...
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FZE Manufacturing Solutions, LLC named latest Made in Wisconsin® company
WEDC officials present award in North Fond du Lac as part of Manufacturing Month As part of Manufacturing Month, officials from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today welcomed FZE Manufacturing Solutions as the latest company to join WEDC’s Made...
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YPF Donates $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters After Successful Casino Night Event
The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF), a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, donated proceeds from a recently held event to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County. $3,000 was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County as part of an...
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Envision Greater FDL Celebrates Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind Charter School
Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Ambassadors recently celebrated with the School District of North Fond du Lac during a ribbon cutting for the new Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind Charter School. The Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is a K-6 public charter...
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Young Professionals Seek Future 5 Nominations
The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) are looking to recognize outstanding young professionals in the Fond du Lac area and are currently seeking nominations for Fond du Lac’s Future 5 Award. The award was established in 2013 as a way to support and recognize...
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Pumpkin Spice Youth Apprenticeship?
Now that I have your attention…no, there is no such thing as a pumpkin spice Youth Apprenticeship (YA), but YA and fall do go hand in hand! For those not familiar with the State of Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program, it is a work-based learning opportunity, also...
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YP of the Month – October 2019: Jens Jorgensen
Hometown: Janesville, WI Educational Background: Graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 2015 Describe Yourself in Three Words: Driven, Passionate, Relentless Place of Employment and Position: Store Manager at US Cellular on Johnson St What do you enjoy the...
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Dive into The Art (and Science) of Employee Engagement on October 9
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Group will host Lori Irwin, HR guru and Senior Director of Learning & Org Development at Vivint Smart Home, on Wednesday, October 9 for the group’s Annual Leadership Seminar. The event will take place at...
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Mid-States Aluminum Saving Millions with Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Article adapted from focusonenergy.com Mid-States Aluminum Corp.’s investment in energy efficiency included production renovation that is paying off now and will keep providing energy and cost savings for years to come. In addition, the manufacturer’s efficiency...
read moreMelissa Worthington Accepts Position at YMCA of Greater Houston, Leaving Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Melissa Worthington announced plans to resign her position as Vice President of Chamber Services and Strategic Advancement at Envision Greater Fond du Lac effective September 13, 2019. Worthington has accepted a position as the Brand and Digital Strategy Architect for...
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Envision Greater FDL Welcomes Magic Car Wash Express
Envision Greater Fond du Lac welcomed Magic Car Wash Express to the Chamber membership and Fond du Lac community during a recent ribbon cutting celebration. Located at 123 West Johnson Street in Fond du Lac, this marks the fifth Magic Car Wash location for owner...
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YP of the Month – September 2019: Zac Olson
Hometown: Wausau, Wisconsin Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from UW Oshkosh Describe Yourself in Three Words: reserved, driven, family-oriented Place of Employment and Position: Consultant at Huberty & Associates, S.C. What do you enjoy the...
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IdeaCamp Returns with Free, Participant-Led Learning
IdeaCamp, Fond du Lac's "unconference," will return on Saturday, September 21, 2019. This year's event will be held a new venue, the Fond du Lac Public Library, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is organized by previous attendees, organizers, and IGNITE! Business...
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FDL County’s Cost of Living Remains Below National Average
At 4% below the national average, Fond du Lac County continues to be a very affordable place to live, work and play. The 2019 second quarter Cost of Living Index (COLI) for Fond du Lac County has decreased slightly from first quarter and has remained below the...
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