Over the course of the last few years, the Envision Fond du Lac planning process engaged hundreds of residents from all walks of life. The following pages recount the conversations had, strategies outlined and actions for next steps. The Envision Initiative is the implementation phase of the planning process. To see the progress on our current 2018 priorities, click here.
The Envision Initiative is a multi-year community improvement effort spearheaded by a group of business, non-profit and community leaders with the hub organization being Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc.
Curious on our progress? Learn how our efforts are advancing our current year priorities.
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You came out by the droves and shared your concerns, your aspirations, and your ideas for change. Your fingerprints are on every page of this plan.
In conversations with nearly a thousand community members from 2014 to 2016, we heard the same issues pop up again and again. The following are the three big ideas and focus areas of our community plan.
Become one of the primary hubs for entrepreneurship, small business start-ups, and quality job growth within Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Enhance Fond du Lac’s community identity and distinct sense of place.
Attract, retain, and invest in Fond du Lac’s next generation.
Coordinate with major employers to promote living locally in Fond du Lac and have them directly link new residents with community ambassadors early in their relocation process. Status: In Progress Lead(s): Todd Koss, Grande Cheese; Jim Cleveland, Envision Greater Fond du Lac Partners(s): Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Agnesian HealthCare, Michels, J.F. Ahern, Fives, Wells, C.D. Smith, […]
Coordinate all regional Fond du Lac business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts across all partner organizations and government agencies as a part of a unified 5-year economic development strategy. Status: In Progress Partners(s): TBD Lead(s): Envision Greater Fond du Lac Interested to moving this action item forward? Contact Us
