Community incentives help make relocating to Oshkosh easier

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City of Oshkosh Awarded Grant for Innovative Recruitment Plan

“Onboard to Oshkosh” helps make relocating to Oshkosh easier through community incentives

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 7, 2026 – A state grant of $117,500 will help the City of Oshkosh launch its “Onboard to Oshkosh” initiative, a community attraction and relocation program designed to welcome new residents to Oshkosh.

The funds from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will support relocation incentives and community engagement efforts designed to attract new residents to Oshkosh. The initiative reflects the City’s continued commitment to workforce development and economic growth, and recognizes that attracting new residents is only the first step. Helping them build connections and feel at home encourages them to stay in Oshkosh long term.

Eligible applicants will apply through the City of Oshkosh Community Development Department. To be eligible, applicants must live outside Wisconsin at the time of application, move to Oshkosh, and have a job with an annual individual income of at least $55,000.

Approved applicants may receive reimbursement of relocation expenses and other community-based incentives. The program will connect them with local resources and organizations that help new residents become active members of the community. More information about the application process and participating employers will be announced once the program fully launches in 2027.

Local program partners include the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, Discover Oshkosh, the Oshkosh YMCA, and Wagner Market. Local partners are helping provide community-based incentives and promote the program. Additional community partnerships will be announced as they are finalized.

“This investment gives Oshkosh an important opportunity to strengthen our workforce and support long-term economic growth,” said City Manager Rebecca Grill. “Onboard to Oshkosh is about more than recruitment—it is about helping new residents successfully join our community, build local connections, and see Oshkosh as a place where they can thrive.”

For more information about the Onboard to Oshkosh initiative, contact Economic Development Specialist Hannah Schueler at (920) 236-5028 or hschueler@oshkoshwi.gov.

Faire on the Fox Brings Artists, Makers, and Fun to Community Event

 Faire on the Fox Brings Artists, Makers, and Fun to Community Event

 

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 8, 2026 – What’s “faire” is new again in the City of Oshkosh.

 

The community is invited to the first-ever Faire on the Fox on Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Leach Amphitheater. The event is hosted by the City’s Department of Cultural & Enrichment Services. It continues the tradition formerly known as Faire on the Green that was held at the Paine Art Center and Gardens.

 

Holding the event at its new home at the Leach Amphitheater provides room for future growth, improved ADA accessibility, and ample parking for attendees. Faire on the Fox will feature more than 130 vendors offering handmade goods, and a variety of attractions. Guests can enjoy a beer garden, food court, live music, community art project, and interactive demonstrations.

 

Faire on the Fox offers an opportunity for residents and visitors to support local artists and makers. Attendees can expect to enjoy a full day of shopping, entertainment, and hands-on experiences, all in a scenic setting on the bank of the Fox River.

 

“The City of Oshkosh Department of Cultural and Enrichment Services is thrilled to be the new organizer of this incredible arts and crafts fair,” said Anna Cannizzo, Director of Cultural and Enrichment Services. “We look forward to providing an exciting event that will celebrate our community’s local creative culture in one of our premier facilities.”

 

The event is sponsored by Smith Securities and Bristol Morgan Bank. For more information about Faire on the Fox, contact Community Program Coordinator Tyler Klaver at tklaver@oshkoshwi.gov, and check out the Faire on the Fox event on Facebook.

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