Oct 20, 2026 | General, Investment Managers, News & Events
Turn on the news on any given day and it’s easy to find something for investors to worry about. Inflation remains stubborn. Interest rates continue to influence markets and borrowing costs. Government debt levels have become a frequent subject of debate....
Oct 20, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
On September 30, John Noel passed away at his home in Plover. The business world knew him as the founder of Travel Guard and the Noel Group. Here at home, we knew him as a neighbor, and, alongside Patty, as one of the most generous partners our community has ever had....
Oct 14, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) has awarded a $50,000 Major Project grant to Door2Dreams to support the construction of the Berard Gathering Lodge, a vital community space designed to foster independence, social connection, and inclusion for...
Oct 13, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
The idea that every life, no matter how brief, has the power to change the world was at the heart of our recent October Voices of Impact session as we welcomed Nick and Alayna Silva, founders of Mila’s Mission. Their conversation was a tender reminder of how love,...
Sep 17, 2026 | General, Investment Managers, News & Events
One of the most important conversations happening in philanthropy today is not about investment markets, annual fundraising campaigns, or economic forecasts. It is about understanding how wealth moves through communities and what that movement could mean for future...
Sep 17, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
If you’ve lived through even one central Wisconsin summer, you know how fast a quiet afternoon can turn into something you’ll be talking about for years. On July 27, that happened a few counties away. An EF-3 tornado, winds up to 155 miles an hour, cut a...
Sep 16, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
Voices of Impact: Portage County Historical Society Our September Voices of Impact session welcomed John Harry from the Portage County Historical Society for a conversation about transformation, community connection, and the evolving role of a local historical...
Aug 18, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
Thank you! If you stopped by our Open House on August 10th, you already know why I am so full of gratitude. The room was full of good conversation, leaders representing our organizational endowments, neighbors asking thoughtful questions, and new connections taking...
Aug 17, 2026 | General, Investment Managers, News & Events
For many people, a will is simply a legal document. However, it can be something much more: a reflection of the values, people, and causes that mattered most during a lifetime. That is what makes planned giving so powerful. When most people think about charitable...
Aug 12, 2026 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events
What an inspiring evening of connection, collaboration, and community impact at our August Voices of Impact: Nonprofit Organization Open House! We were honored to welcome nonprofit leaders who have established Organizational Endowment Funds with our Community...
