AC News

A Leadership Fond du Lac team will be hosting the first annual Fond du Lac Tech Sampling event on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moraine Park Technical College. “Baby Boomers” are among the largest-growing population of smartphone and tablet users in the country; but as the number of... Read More

A disaster strikes…is your family prepared? The Fond du Lac Area Safety Council is hosting a safety program on Monday, April 29 that will focus on safety preparedness within the home. A disaster strikes and your family needs to evacuate. What should you take? How long would it take to grab... Read More

The Fond du Lac Area Safety Council, a division of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce along with Society Insurance, is teaming up to sponsor the annual Safety Poster Drawing Contest. This year’s theme will focus on Fire Prevention and Safety. The poster may be in the form of a slogan... Read More

For most organizations today, the business focus has shifted from short-term survival to long-term sustainability as the U.S. and global economy continue to recover slowly from the 2008-2009 recession. Achieving sustainability will be a true test of HR leadership in the uncertain economy ahead.... Read More

Are you resourceful, capable, adaptable and flexible? These qualities and more are what we look for in leaders, they are what employers look for in their employees and they will be the topic of discussion at the next ACUniversity class. Attend the April 30 ACUniversity class, “Are you a... Read More

Block and Manning endorsed by the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce The Fond du Lac Area Association has endorsed two candidates for the April 2 City Council election – both newcomers. Representing nearly 900 businesses in Fond du Lac and northern Dodge counties, the Association of... Read More

Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council and Harold Reinecke Scholarship The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Agri-Business Council is pleased to announce that scholarships are available to individuals pursuing post-secondary training at a college, trade school, technical college, or... Read More

Leadership FDL team to present “Community Baby Shower – Fill The Truck Event” A Leadership Fond du Lac team has partnered with the Fond du Lac Family Resource Center to hold the first annual Fill the Truck Event – a community wide baby shower. Donation items are currently being sought... Read More

The Youth Leadership Fond du Lac program recently received a $500 donation from Sigma of Fond du Lac. Sigma is a non-profit, women’s charitable organization whose purpose is devoted to community service. The organization is dedicated to the general improvement of the Fond du Lac community... Read More

The world of electronic communication is ever-changing and so is the world of Google Analytics. Attend the March 26 ACUniversity class, “Analyzing Analytics” and learn everything from how to setup your account to maximize your results, to what are the most important reports to pay attention to,... Read More

How can social networking raise—or ruin—your professional profile?! The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) will be answering this question and exploring the new social media landscape during a discussion led by Cami Rapson, WBAY-TV News Anchor. On Thursday, March 14 YPF will be hosting... Read More

Fond du Lac Area HR Council to provide insight into local labor availability. We’ve heard it a lot lately; manufacturers throughout Fond du Lac and the surrounding areas have jobs to offer but not enough solid applicants. They point to a "skills gap" between the jobs available and the people... Read More

The 10th Annual Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase will be held Saturday, March 2, at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Building. The family event is open to the public. The event is sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Agri-Business Council, the Wisconsin Milk... Read More

The Cooking Mom and host of the popular television show, Fox 11 Living with Amy, is coming to Fond du Lac. She’ll be cooking up some fun new recipes for spring from her brand new cookbook. Hanten will take the stage at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the 10th Annual Fond du Lac Agriculture... Read More

Be inspired to pursue your own “Everest”. This message and more will be reflected upon at the 10th Annual Safety Day. The Fond du Lac Area Safety Council is featuring Lance Fox, as the Safety Day keynote speaker, scheduled for Wednesday, March 20 at Moraine Park Technical College. Fox, a... Read More

The Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Group is committed to providing development opportunities to Leadership Fond du Lac participants, graduates and community members. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Youth Leadership Fond du Lac program. Event: Leading from Where You Are in the... Read More

Big picture thinking was the focus at the 101st Annual Meeting of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce. The evening provided an opportunity to take a step back and celebrate the accomplishments of a milestone year and look ahead to what is in store for the Association. Over 300 people... Read More

The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) hosted an Economic Update Panel Discussion on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac. The panel was comprised of area business leaders in banking, manufacturing and sales and service. Panelists were: - Mike... Read More

The way we build relationships has changed over the years but one thing has remained constant; relationship building is vital for business development. Attend the February 26 ACUniversity class, “Rethinking Relationship Building” and learn how to stay current and relevant when establishing... Read More

Over $8,900 was raised in support of area food pantries thanks to attendees, donors and sponsors of the 2012 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. The event, which was held on December 5, 2012 at the Retlaw Plaza Hotel, brought over 400 community members together in support of a great cause. Organized by... Read More

Don’t learn safety by accident! Join the Fond du Lac Area Safety Council as they embark on their new and improved program year. Offering innovative classes, valuable seminars and hands-on training, the Safety Council is committed to promoting safety in all industries, homes, traffic and public... Read More

Fond du Lac community leaders have begun tackling the issues surrounding local workforce development and economic stability. The group, comprised of business persons, educators and government officials, has defined its goals as: (1) to develop and recruit local talent; (2) to attract new... Read More

The importance of workforce development and long term local economic stability cannot be understated. Throughout Fond du Lac and the surrounding areas, this issue is of utmost concern and as such, measures are being taken to address these issues and advance the local community. The 2011... Read More

The Fond du Lac Area Safety Council – a division of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce, honored area companies for their commitment to safety in the workplace. Ten area companies were awarded a Gold Safety Honor Award and four area companies were awarded a Silver Safety Honor Award... Read More

Three minority-owned businesses in the Fond du Lac community will become members of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce for one year, free of charge, thanks to a $1,000 contribution from AT&T Wisconsin. The funding supports the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce’s 2nd Annual... 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