Envision Greater Fond du Lac

What Envision Greater Fond du Lac does

Envision Greater Fond du Lac is a nonprofit organization that combines the functions of a chamber of commerce and an economic development entity, serving Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Founded in 2017 and headquartered at 23 S. Main Street, Suite 101 in Fond du Lac, the organization operates with a staff of 11-50 and maintains a membership base of over 700 local businesses and organizations. Its core service portfolio spans business membership and networking, a gift certificate program that processes more than 20,000 certificates annually across the member network, a job portal (FDL Works) built on GrowthZone software, conference room rentals, and employer-facing concierge services for talent recruitment and onboarding. Strategic programs include the Fond du Lac County Worker Relocation Incentive Program—offering up to $9,500 to remote workers relocating to the county in partnership with MakeMyMove and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation—and a Youth Apprenticeship program transitioned in 2021 to CESA 6 while retaining a business-community conduit role.

The organization generates revenue through multiple streams: recurring membership dues, transaction fees on gift certificate processing, one-time payments for conference room rentals, and unit-priced professional services under the Concierge Program ($75-$725 per engagement bundle). Its go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-based, leveraging programs such as Coffee Connections, Business Spotlights, Leadership Fond du Lac County, and Young Professionals of Fond du Lac to engage members and prospects. Distribution is primarily regional—direct sales through the Fond du Lac headquarters office, a self-serve online job portal, and direct employer engagement—supplemented by an active social media presence and email newsletter communications. Named member organizations span manufacturing (Mercury Marine, Alliance Laundry Systems), healthcare (SSM Health), banking (National Exchange Bank & Trust), education (Marian University), nonprofit (The Arc Fond du Lac), and municipal government (City of Fond du Lac), reflecting broad vertical diversification across the membership base.

The organization operates sub-brands including FDL Works (workforce platform), Young Professionals of Fond du Lac, Waupun Business Alliance, and the Fond du Lac County Concierge Program. It was previously known as the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation, indicating a consolidation or rebrand into the current dual chamber/economic development structure. Leadership underwent transition in December 2019 when President and CEO Cecilia Harry departed for a Colorado economic development role and Jim Cleveland, previously Director of Outreach and Client Services, was appointed Interim President and CEO. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Paul Reetz, owner of Integrity Saw and Tool, consistent with standard chamber governance models.

Name

Envision Greater Fond du Lac

Legal name

Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc.

Website

https://envisiongreaterfdl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Envision Greater Fond du Lac is a nonprofit chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, with 700+ member businesses. It delivers membership services, a gift certificate program, a job portal, conference room rentals, and workforce attraction programs including a remote worker relocation incentive.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Services

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Economic development
• Workforce development
• Business membership
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fond Du Lac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Local businesses pay membership dues to join Envision Greater Fond du Lac, gaining access to networking events, business directories, marketing opportunities, and member benefits. The organization has over 700 member organizations.
2. Gift Certificate Program: Envision Greater Fond du Lac issues over 20,000 gift certificates annually that are redeemable at member businesses. The organization acts as an intermediary, processing certificate orders and collecting processing fees based on payment method.
3. Conference Room Rentals: The organization rents out three conference rooms (Main Street Conference Room, Small Conference Room, Board Room) to members and non-members for business meetings and events. Revenue generated from hourly/daily rental fees.
4. Concierge Program Services: The Fond du Lac County Concierge Program offers employer services for talent recruitment and retention, including Welcome Baskets, Community Tours, and Direct Engagement sessions at various price points ($75-$300 per service) to help employers attract candidates.
5. Job Posting Fees: Employers must be Envision Greater Fond du Lac members to post jobs on the job portal. The organization serves as a job board connecting employers with job seekers in Fond du Lac County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Envision Greater Fond du Lac operates as a combined chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It delivers business membership services, economic development programs (retention, expansion, entrepreneurship, site location), workforce development through a job portal and youth apprenticeship program, and talent attraction via a worker relocation incentive program and employer concierge services. It also runs ancillary paid services including conference room rentals and a gift certificate program redeemable at 700+ member businesses.

Product overview

Envision Greater Fond du Lac is an economic development organization and chamber of commerce offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services. The organization provides core economic development services for business retention, expansion, and attraction; a job portal (FDL Works) powered by GrowthZone for workforce connections; a worker relocation incentive program partnering with MakeMyMove; conference room rental facilities; gift certificate programs redeemable at 700+ member businesses; youth apprenticeship coordination; and employer concierge services for talent recruitment and retention. These programs work together to support business growth, workforce development, and community vitality in Fond du Lac County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FDL Works: A workforce development and employment platform connecting job seekers with employers in Fond du Lac County.
• Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF)
• Waupun Business Alliance (WBA)
• Fond du Lac County Concierge Program

Products and services

• Business Membership Chamber membership program providing business connections, spotlights, networking events, exclusive health care benefits, and access to a member directory of over 700 businesses for local businesses and employers in Fond du Lac County.
• Economic Development Services Comprehensive economic development services for Fond du Lac County including business retention, expansion support, entrepreneurship programs, site location assistance, and strategic planning for businesses and site selectors.
• FDL Works Job Portal Online job portal powered by GrowthZone that connects Fond du Lac County employers (who must be members to post) with job seekers; currently serves 49 active job postings.
• Fond du Lac County Worker Relocation Incentive Program Talent attraction program offering up to $9,500 ($5,500 cash stipend plus $4,000 in local experiences) to remote workers who relocate to Fond du Lac County and commit to at least one year of residency; requires minimum annual income of $55,000 and is delivered via the MakeMyMove platform.
• Conference Room Rentals Rental of three meeting spaces at the Fond du Lac headquarters: Main Street Conference Room (capacity 10), Small Conference Room (capacity 6), and Board Room (capacity 20), equipped with WiFi, TV/monitor, and optional webcam; priced at hourly/daily rates with member discounts.
• Gift Certificate Program Closed-loop gift certificate program issuing over 20,000 certificates annually redeemable at 700+ chamber member businesses including restaurants, retail, healthcare, and automotive services; available in $10-$100 denominations.
• Youth Apprenticeship Program Statewide youth apprenticeship initiative (transitioned to CESA 6 in 2021) providing high school students with hands-on career learning through worksite experience combined with classroom instruction; one or two-year elective program across seven area high schools.
• Fond du Lac County Concierge Program Employer-facing talent recruitment and retention service offering customized newcomer integration through Welcome Baskets, Community Tours, Direct Engagement sessions with business leaders, and onboarding luncheons; offered as Recruitment Phase and Onboarding Phase engagement menus with bundle pricing.
• WRNC Opportunity Fund Economic development fund supporting business growth and expansion opportunities in the Greater Fond du Lac area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 member organizations participate in the gift certificate program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• CESA 6coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Envision Greater Fond du Lac collaborated with CESA 6 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6) to transition the Youth Apprenticeship program, which was previously administered by the organization. CESA 6 now provides educational and career guidance services while Envision Greater Fond du Lac maintains its role as a conduit to the business community.
• MakeMyMovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakeMyMove is a relocation platform partner that hosts the Fond du Lac County Worker Relocation Incentive Program. The platform enables Envision Greater Fond du Lac to offer remote workers up to $9,500 in relocation incentives ($5,500 cash stipend plus $4,000 in local experiences), requiring applicants to commit to living in the county for one year.
• Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is a co-sponsor of the Fond du Lac County relocation incentive program, providing state-level support for workforce attraction initiatives targeting remote workers to address dwindling workforce and aging population challenges in Fond du Lac County.
• Dairy Management Inc. / DMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy Management Inc., operating as DMI, awarded grants up to $10,000 to support dairy education and outreach programs. Envision Greater Fond du Lac previously received a grant to develop mobile educational dairy exhibits for libraries, fairs, and events throughout Fond du Lac County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving the Wausau region in central Wisconsin. Comparable because it operates a similar mid-sized Wisconsin chamber model with member services, networking events, and workforce programming for a comparable market size and demographic profile to Fond du Lac County.
• Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving the Greater Green Bay region of Wisconsin. Comparable because it operates the same chamber-plus-economic-development hybrid model with member dues, networking events, and workforce programming for a northeastern Wisconsin market adjacent to Fond du Lac.
• Greater Des Moines Partnership: Hybrid chamber-economic development organization serving the Des Moines, Iowa region. Comparable because it bundles chamber services, business retention and attraction, and workforce/talent attraction initiatives under one umbrella organization - a structural model analogous to Envision's combined chamber + EDC role.
• Madison Region Economic Partnership: Regional economic development organization serving the Madison, Wisconsin metro. Comparable because it operates a hybrid public-private economic development and talent attraction model for a Wisconsin region, with programs analogous to Envision's Worker Relocation Incentive and Concierge services.
• Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce: Chamber organization serving the Oshkosh, Wisconsin region, just west of Fond du Lac County. Comparable because it offers the same member-based business services, event programming, and workforce initiatives in a peer Wisconsin community of similar scale and demographics.

Emerging players

• Tulsa Remote: Talent attraction program offering $10,000 relocation incentives to remote workers who relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Comparable as the most prominent U.S. precedent for the same relocation-incentive structure and remote-worker targeting strategy that Envision's MakeMyMove partnership is built upon.
• MakeMyMove: National talent relocation platform that hosts Envision's Fond du Lac County Worker Relocation Incentive Program. Comparable because it is the underlying technology and marketing infrastructure enabling Envision's incentive program and also serves comparable incentive offerings from other EDOs.
• Choose Topeka: Topeka, Kansas talent attraction and relocation incentive initiative operated via MakeMyMove. Comparable because it offers an analogous remote-worker relocation incentive stack to the one Envision operates, targeting the same mid-size-city demographic narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC): Wisconsin's statewide economic development agency and a co-sponsor of Envision's relocation incentive program. Comparable because it sets and funds statewide workforce and economic development strategy of which Envision's programs are a local extension; broader scope and budget represent a higher-tier, larger footprint.

Regional players

• Greater Manitowoc County Chamber: Chamber organization serving Wisconsin's Manitowoc County, immediately north of Fond du Lac County. Comparable because it operates a similar mid-sized Wisconsin county chamber model with member services and workforce programming, in an adjacent geographic market with comparable rural-industrial economic base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/envisiongrtrfdl
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnvisionGreaterFDL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/envision-greater-fdl
• Instagraminstagram.com/envisiongreaterfdl

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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