AC News

The Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Group will be hosting author and nationally recognized speaker, Chalmers Brothers. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 6 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. Open to the public, reservations are required, advance payment is required for non-AC members. For... Read More

The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) know how to start the year off right! On Thursday, January 12 YPF will be hosting an unprecedented panel discussion featuring local CEO’s and business leaders. This program will take place from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 12 in the... Read More

Or rather, the Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Group and Fond du Lac community members give back in a huge way! Over $10,000 was raised and donated to six local food pantries as a result of the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser that took place on December 7, 2011. Six local food pantries on Thursday... Read More

The annual OSHA 300 Log posting is due February 1st. Are you ready? Join the Fond du Lac Area Safety Council as they continue the Safety 101 series with OSHA Injury Recordkeeping. This program will take place from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26 at Moraine Park Technical College –... Read More

The offices of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce, 207 N. Main St., will be closed the week between Christmas and New Year. Pre-Christmas sales of the popular Association of Commerce Gift Certificates will be available until 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 23. The association office will be... Read More

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An extreme labor shortage throughout Fond du Lac County is looming. If no action is taken, we will be faced with over 19,000 unfilled jobs by 2026. This alarming statistic and many more have been compiled and explored in the 2011 Retirement and Departure Intentions Study. On Thursday December 1,... Read More

It takes quite a bit of soup to fill the bowls at the Leadership FDL Alumni’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, but area restaurants are doing just that. Bodas’s Restaurant, Cibo Steaks & Spirits-Ramada Plaza Hotel, Salty’s Seafood and Spirits, South Hills Golf and Country Club, Trepanier’s... Read More

Listen up! "We were given two ears but only one mouth, because listening is twice as hard as talking." Did you get that?! Given all the listening we do, you would think we'd be good at it. However, the fact is most of us have learned how to read, write and do arithmetic; but the reality is... Read More

More than 400 bowls are being crafted at this very moment in area art classes throughout Fond du Lac County. These handcrafted bowls will be given to individuals who attend the Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Empty Bowls fundraiser, which helps to support local food pantries. The annual... Read More

What is the future of workforce development in Fond du Lac County? Where will employers find qualified candidates? How will we prepare our young people to succeed in the 21st century? When will we take action? Find out on December 1, 2011 as the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce, along... Read More

The Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law (CCW – Act 35) has gone into effect but what does it mean for you? How will the law change the way you do business? Are you aware of the provisions in Act 35 that will affect your business? Attend the November 21 Safety Program and get the details! This... Read More

Get in the holiday spirit with downtown Fond du Lac’s Open House Weekend! The holidays will sneak up on you before you know it so avoid the stress of last minute shopping and get a head start on all your gift needs. Shoppers can enjoy sales, free samples, refreshments and snacks at dozens... Read More

Record-breaking attendance and incredible generosity helped to make the 2011 YPF Casino Night fundraiser bigger and better than ever before! Through the generosity of sponsors, donors and attendees the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) were able to present a $3,500 check donation to the... Read More

So you’ve heard about OSHA from a 3000-foot perspective, but how do you take what you need to know and apply it to everyday work? Join the Fond du Lac Area Safety Council as they present the first in a series of Safety 101 classes. This program will take place from 7 - 9 a.m. on Tuesday,... Read More

The Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law (CCW) goes into affect on November 1, 2011. How will the law change the way you do business? Attend the November 21 Safety Program and get the details! This program will take place on Monday, November 21 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fond du Lac. ... Read More

Calling all ghosts and goblins, pirates and princesses! From 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, Fond du Lac’s finest little ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat at the downtown Monster March. Children (and adults) in costume are invited to trick-or-treat for free at participating... Read More

Attend the upcoming ACUniversity class ‘Presentations that Pop’ and be on your way to presenting like a pro! This class will take place at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, in the Fond du Lac Public Library – McLane Room. Presented by R. Scott Blamey of BrownBoots Interactive, this session... Read More

Calling HR professionals! The Fond du Lac Area Human Resources Association is holding a membership gala on Tuesday, October 18th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Park Pavilion. A wine tasting will be held by Cujak’s Wine Market, LLC, hors d’oeurves will be served and door prizes will be... Read More

The school year may have started a few weeks ago, but for 21 area high school students a new learning experience was recently launched on September 20. The students, representing eight area high schools, gathered to kickoff the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce’s 2011-2012 Youth... Read More

Coming together as strangers, working together as equals and leaving together as teams the 2011-2012 Leadership Fond du Lac class jumpstarted their program year at their kickoff retreat September 9 and 10. Thirty-one emerging community leaders took part in two jam-packed days of introductions,... Read More

NOTE: THIS VERSION INCLUDES A CORRECTED ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE WINDHOVER CENTER STAGE On September 10, Fondue Fest will bring free family fun to downtown Fond du Lac! From 9 a.m. to 5p.m., the streets will be filled with vendors, merchants, food and lots of entertainment at three live... Read More

Area businesses are joining forces to support a great cause! The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) are hosting their fourth annual Casino Night Fundraiser with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross – Northeast Wisconsin Region. A special thank you to Family Focus Eye Care, Grande... Read More

The award-winning Fondue Fest returns to downtown Fond du Lac on Saturday, September 10, 2011. The festival, celebrating its 5th year, will bring back much-loved favorites and more for a full day of great family fun, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This week’s “Fondue Fest Feature” is the South... Read More

The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) are excited to announce that South Hills Golf & Country Club will be the presenting sponsor for their September Casino Night Fundraiser. All proceeds raised from the night will go directly to the American Red Cross. The Casino Night Fundraiser is... Read More

Vendor applications for the 5th annual Fondue Fest are currently being accepted. The all-day event will take place Saturday, September 10 in downtown Fond du Lac, providing vendors with a chance to reach thousands of attendees. Over 20,000 people attended in 2010 and as downtown’s biggest... Read More

Fond du Lac, WI - Get ready for some great outdoor shopping. Downtown Fond du Lac is gearing up for its annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers will enjoy great downtown merchant bargains, Farmers Market produce, artists, crafters and outdoor food sales. Main... Read More

Fond du Lac, WI – Team Lakeside Rescue, a team of this year’s Leadership Fond du Lac program, worked with local artists and volunteers to enhance the quality of the Lakeside Park pavilion and restrooms. With the goal of beautifying the pavilion and making the restrooms “family friendly”... Read More

Mark your calendars! The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Agri-Business Council’s annual Breakfast on the Farm will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 8 a.m. – Noon. This year’s event will be held at Rosendale Dairy, LLC (N8997 County Rd M, Pickett). The families of Rosendale... Read More

ACUniversity and the Fond du Lac Area Human Resources Association are teaming up to bring you the June 21 ACU Class ‘ Teams @ Work’. Held at the Fond du Lac Public Library – McLane Room, this program will run from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. This class will help attendees increase... Read More

Local community leaders were celebrated at the Leadership Fond du Lac Completion Award Ceremony, held Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Marian University’s Stayer Center. The ceremony honored the 2010-2011 Leadership Fond du Lac class and provided graduates with a chance to showcase their Community... Read More

The smell of summer was definitely in the air as eight uniquely crafted charcoal grills burst into action at the 3rd annual Project GRILL unveiling held at MPTC on Sunday, May 1. With the “Light your grills!” command, students from eight area high schools started-up their charcoal grill... Read More

The Downtown Fond du Lac Saturday Farmers Market will open for the season on May 14 in the City-County Government Building parking lot at the intersection of Western Avenue and Linden Street. Saturday’s market will start at a new time this year – 7:00 a.m. until noon and will run weekly through... Read More

The Youth Leadership Fond du Lac program – a program of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce, concluded on April 12 with an award ceremony at the Windhover Center for the Arts, which honored the students of the 2010-2011program. Nineteen youth leaders from eight area high schools were... Read More

The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce announced today that the Crime Alert fund has received a $500 donation dedicated to the arrest and conviction of anyone associated with the recent act of vandalism that occurred at Whispering Springs Golf Club. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. ... Read More

The Fond du Lac community is coming together to honor the men and women of the Fond du Lac Police Department. A benefit will be held April 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1 N. Main Street, to support the officers and families involved in the March 20th tragedy. Doors open at 7... Read More

The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed two candidates for the April 5 City Council election – one incumbent and one newcomer. Representing nearly 900 businesses in Fond du Lac and northern Dodge counties, the Association of Commerce Board of Directors is... Read More

Dedicated law enforcement, generous community members and individuals focused on the wellbeing of their neighbors are crucial to the safety of the Fond du Lac community. It was with this understanding that the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce established the Crime Alert Fund over twenty... Read More

Winners of the 2011 AG Showcase Cheesecake Contest were announced at the AG Showcase on March 5, 2011. Showcase judges determined the winner based on taste, appearance and general appeal. The individuals/recipes were awarded as follows: First Place & People’s Choice: Very Berry Tiramisu... Read More

Businesses are preparing to welcome women from all over Wisconsin and nearby states, as the first annual Sassy Soirée weekend comes to Downtown Fond du Lac, April 8-10. Sassy Soirée, presented by Lillians and Texture Salon, will showcase the finest businesses of downtown. The event is comprised... Read More

The Association of Commerce held its 99th Annual Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2011. Hundreds of community leaders gathered to celebrate the successes of the Fond du Lac community and the advancements of many local businesses. “The collective voice of Fond du Lac businesses has been heard... Read More

The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce honored numerous local businesses and community leaders for their dedication to the betterment of the community, at its annual meeting Thursday, February 10, 2011. Joan Pinch, director of sales for the Ramada Plaza Hotel, was named Volunteer of the... Read More

Having brought style and ingenuity to downtown, the Fond du Lac Family YMCA has been awarded the 2010 Design of the Year award, presented by the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership. “To be recognized in this way is a true honor,” stated Greg Giles, CEO and Executive Director of the Fond du... Read More

Alexandria, Virginia– (December 15, 2010) – Joseph R. Reitemeier, CCE, president and CEO of Fond du Lac Area (WI) Association of Commerce, has been elected a trustee of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Benefit Trust – ACCE’s insurance and retirement plan. Reitemeier is a... Read More