From the very first Octoberfest in 1981 to today, the Octoberfest mission remains the same – to set a stage for non-profit organizations to showcase the good work they do in our community and make money as food vendors, wristband sellers, and more. To date, Octoberfest has reinvested nearly 3 million dollars into our community. As was shared back in more»

United Way Fox Cities announced today that Peter C. Kelly, the organization’s president and CEO will retire, effective May 2021 after serving 23 years in the position. He began his distinguished career at United Way Fox Cities in April 1998. “Peter’s achievements and contributions to our community will not soon be forgotten,” more»

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit and community-based organizations for a grant program designed to advance the statewide climate for entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurship Support Program provides financial assistance of between $10,000 and $100,000 for projects that promote entrepreneurship more»

Steve Gineris has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as Vice President of Retail Lending Service & Sales. Steve will be responsible for supporting the mortgage and consumer lending lines of business to ensure that members receive the finest products and services. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Hanover more»

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Monday the Top 16 products moving on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. After more than 18,000 votes were cast over the last week, the top vote-getters will move on to the next round and compete in Manufacturing Madness, a head-to-head tournament-style more»

Gov. Tony Evers today declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due to recent surge in cases among young people and issued a new face coverings order effective immediately. Executive Order #90 is available here. Emergency Order #1 is available here. Both orders are effective immediately and will expire after sixty days or with a subsequent more»

The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is eager to announce the 2020 Business Awards recipients. These annual awards recognize businesses and organizations in the Fox Cities that help make this a vibrant, innovative and dynamic community. The awards are given based on leadership, dedication and achievement. While the coronavirus pandemic has shifted the way more»

In recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 21–27, 2020), Huggies®, a Kimberly-Clark brand donated a total of 250,000 diapers to the Fox Cities Diaper Bank (an initiative of United Way Fox Cities), Oshkosh Area United Way, and Brown County United Way to help families in the region. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, more»