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10/26/2026

🎉 Pitches, prizes, and a party! 🎉

Join Envision Greater Fond du Lac for the Envision THIS! Pitch Contest & End of Year Social on Wednesday, November 4, from 5:00–8:30 p.m. at The Passenger Lounge in Fond du Lac. Watch local businesses compete, then enjoy catering and networking with the community.

🎟️ $15 | Register now:
https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/envision-this-pitch-contest-end-of-year-social-1940791?sourceTypeId=Website

10/19/2026

🤖💼 Ready to put AI to work for your small business?

Join Envision Greater Fond du Lac for a free virtual session, Introduction to Claude for Small Business, on Monday, November 16, from 5:00–6:00 p.m.! Pat will share real-world examples of how Claude can save time, streamline workflows, and build useful tools—plus answer your questions about putting AI to work for your business.

💻 One hour. Practical insights. Real possibilities!
https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/introduction-to-claude-for-small-business-1888545?sourceTypeId=Website

10/17/2026

What makes customers choose your business—and keep coming back? Join Holiday Automotive for Customer Service Excellence and learn how exceptional service can build loyalty and help your business stand out.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Marian University of Wisconsin - Stayer Center
💲 Registration: $10

Whether you’re serving customers today or planning for future growth, this conversation is for you. Space is limited—register now!
https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/customer-service-excellence-by-holiday-automotive-1882888?sourceTypeId=Website

10/16/2026

💡 Bring your business challenges. Leave with fresh ideas.

Idea Slam is an interactive networking event where entrepreneurs and small business owners come together to troubleshoot, share insights and uncover new opportunities. Led by Pat Miller of the Small Business Owners Community, this one-of-a-kind experience is built on collaboration—not competition.

📅 October 22, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Senior Activity Center, 388 Murry Park Dr., Ripon
🎟️ $10 general admission

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and see what ideas can spark when small businesses support one another!
https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/idea-slam-small-business-networking-and-collaborating-1867628?sourceTypeId=Website

10/12/2026

🚗 Customer Service Excellence by Holiday Automotive

Discover how customer-focused service can build loyalty, strengthen relationships and set your business apart. Holiday Automotive will share insights and lead a conversation on creating exceptional customer experiences—an essential competitive advantage for any business.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕘 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Marian University of Wisconsin - Stayer Center
💲 Registration: $10

Attendance is limited, so register today!
https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/customer-service-excellence-by-holiday-automotive-1882888?sourceTypeId=Website

10/09/2026

Small business owners: Share your experiences in the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey. If Envision generates at least 50 responses, we will receive a customized report on participating businesses in our network—valuable insight for our program planning and stakeholder Communications!

Your voice matters. Survey closes Friday, November 13: https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgID=20261048

10/07/2026

💡 Idea Slam: Small Business Networking & Collaborating

Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to connect, share ideas and solve challenges together during this collaborative brainstorming event led by Pat Miller, founder of the Small Business Owners Community.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Senior Activity Center, 388 Murry Park Dr., Ripon
💲 $10 general admission

Leave the competition behind and discover what’s possible when local business owners work together!
Register now: https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/idea-slam-small-business-networking-and-collaborating-1867628?sourceTypeId=Website

10/06/2026

Got a business idea worth sharing? 💡 This is your stage.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac is once again hosting the Envision THIS! Pitch Contest, part of the NEW North series. Fond du Lac County businesses will pitch for 1st and 2nd place prize money and a shot at the NEW North grand prize in Green Bay! 🏆

Pitch applications are due October 31. Get the rules and criteria here: https://www.startupwi.org/new-north

Not pitching? Come cheer them on and stay for our End of Year Social with catering and networking!

📅 Wednesday, November 4 | 5:00–8:30 p.m.
📍 The Passenger Lounge, 105 S. Brooke St., Fond du Lac
🎟️ Register ($15): https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/envision-this-pitch-contest-end-of-year-social-1940791

10/06/2026

💰 Looking for funding options for your small business?

Join the SBA Wisconsin District Office on Thursday, October 8, from 10:00–10:45 a.m. for a free online webinar covering SBA-backed lending, business counseling resources and funding options for a variety of business needs.

Plus, get your questions answered! 📈
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-funding-options-and-resources-tickets-1995768544441?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

10/05/2026

🎨 Does your brand look and sound the same everywhere it shows up?

When your logo, colors and messaging shift from post to post, your audience notices. Join Envision Greater Fond du Lac for a lunch-hour Envision University workshop that will help your team get aligned and build a brand people remember.

You'll walk away knowing what belongs in a strong brand toolkit (from logos and color palettes to voice, tone and key messages) and how to adapt it for different audiences and goals. Bonus: content creation gets a whole lot easier once the guardrails are in place.

📣 Consistency is Key: Building Your Brand Toolkit
📅 Tuesday, October 13 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
📍 Envision office

Ideal for small businesses and nonprofits ready to show up with confidence, every time.

👉 Save your spot: https://business.envisiongreaterfdl.com/events/Details/envision-university-consistency-is-key-building-your-brand-toolkit-1451618?sourceTypeId=Website

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23 South Main Street
Fond Du Lac, WI
54935

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