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Envision Greater FDL and Young Professionals hold City Council Candidate Forum on March 14
Envision Greater Fond du Lac and the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) will host a candidate forum on Thursday, March 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Fond du Lac City County Government Center, 160 S. Macy Street in Fond du Lac....
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YP of the Month – March 2019: Dr. John Cairns, DMD
Hometown: Naperville, IL Education: Undergraduate: Augustana College, Rock Island, IL; Dental School: Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Alton, IL; Describe Yourself in Three Words: motivated, focused, pragmatic Place of Employment and...
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“Back to our Roots” at the Agriculture Showcase
The Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council invites you to the 16th Annual Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase on Saturday, March 2, at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Building. This fun-filled family event is open to the public. “Back to our Roots” is the theme...
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2018 Annual Report: Workforce Development
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Workforce Development metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above. In 2018, Project G.R.I.L.L. celebrated it's 10th anniversary of providing...
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2018 Annual Report: Specialized Engagement
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Specialized Engagement metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above. The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Safety Council launched Safety Academy, a series of...
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2018 Annual Report: Economic Development
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Economic Development metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above. The community plan formerly called Envision Fond du Lac is now called The...
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2018 Annual Report: Chamber Membership
To view our comprehensive 2018 Annual Report, click here. The information below is in addition to the Chamber Membership metrics included in our 2018 Annual Report linked above.Our Chamber Team kicked off some new efforts in 2018! We began hosting a...
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Lemonade Day Student Registration Open Feb. 8 – Mar. 30
Student registration for Fond du Lac Area’s Lemonade Day will open on Friday, February 8. In its fifth 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. Student registration...
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Youth Apprenticeship Info Sessions Offered for Businesses
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is hosting two informational sessions for Fond du Lac County businesses looking to learn more about the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program. The YA program is part of a statewide initiative and an innovative way for local businesses to...
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Envision Greater FDL Completes Multi-Year Federal Grant Requirements
Envision Greater Fond du Lac completed deliverables relative to a Department of Defense federal grant at the end of 2018. Starting in 2016, the organization was tasked with creating the Regional Entrepreneurial Development System (REDS) for the I-41 Corridor region,...
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Clinard Named Fond du Lac’s Young Professional of the Year
Larissa Clinard has been named Fond du Lac’s 2018 Young Professional of the Year by the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF), a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. The announcement was made during the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday, January 17 at...
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Empty Bowls Raises $8,000 for Area Food Pantries
Thanks to attendees, donors and sponsors of the 2018 Empty Bowls fundraiser, $8,000 was raised in support of area food pantries. The event, which was held on November 28, 2018 at the Holiday Inn, united community members, area businesses and students in support of a...
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Youth Apprenticeship Parent Information Sessions Announced
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Youth Apprenticeship Program (YA), also known as School to Work, has announced dates and locations for parent information sessions. The YA program is part of a statewide initiative designed for high school students who want hands-on...
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Development Series Offered for Safety Professionals
Fond du Lac, WI – The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Safety Council has announced its second year of Safety Academy programming. Safety Academy is a five-session series of development opportunities and best practice sharing for safety professionals. Topics and dates for...
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2018 FDL Future 5 Award Recipients Announced
Fond du Lac, WI – Five outstanding young professionals will be recognized and celebrated as the recipients of the 2018 Future 5 Award, presented by the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) – a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Additionally, one of the...
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YP of the Month – December 2018: Mercedes Tucker
Hometown: Illiopolis, Illinois Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. Describe Yourself in Three Words: endearing, rational optimist Place of Employment and Position: Digital...
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New Interactive Data Tool Revealed
L.I.F.E. Fond du Lac County data tool inspires community ownership, impact A new interactive community data tool was revealed to community stakeholders Wednesday morning during a reveal breakfast held at St. Agnes Hospital. The L.I.F.E. Fond du Lac County data tool is...
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