In local advocacy, success comes in a variety of forms. Whether it’s state legislation, local policy change, or individual business outcomes, Envision’s influence makes a tangible difference for our local economy. Here are some of the recent wins we’ve achieved on behalf of the business community.
State Grant Received to Attract Talent to Fond du Lac County.
Every successful community eventually faces the same question: Who will live here, work here, and keep our economy growing in the decades ahead? For Fond du Lac County, that question is becoming increasingly important. Today, approximately one in five county residents...
2025-2026 Legislation Passed
Below are all state bills that Envision advocated for which passed into law this legislative session. Assembly Bill 280 (2025 WI Act 78) – Business Development Tax Credit Enhancement Bill: This legislation, authored by Rep Dave Armstrong and Sen. Dan Feyen, enhances...
SparkOps
"[Spark Ops] faced a decision that could have taken them — and dozens of jobs — to another county." When Fond du Lac-based Spark Ops Metalworks started outgrowing its five separate facilities in late 2024, the company faced a decision that could have taken them — and...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Improving Fond du Lac’s “Curb Appeal”
Perception is reality, or so the saying goes. At the June 2023 meeting of the Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Advocacy Committee (a collection of business representatives who discern public policy and issues affecting the local business community), the group discussed...