Thrivent Breaks Ground on New Appleton Building
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APPLETON, Wis., Sept. 23, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company, has broken ground on a new building in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Evergreen Operations Center, as the new structure will be known, is the first significant project within the Wilden Portfolio Park development, a mixed-use vision surrounding Thrivent’s existing Appleton campus.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 23, with Thrivent executives, the mayor of Appleton, city officials, project partners, and employees in attendance. The new building is designed to support a modern workforce, accommodating a range of hybrid, remote, and onsite work arrangements. It will provide flexible spaces for collaboration, connection, and focused work, reflecting Thrivent’s commitment to its approximately 1,400 Appleton-area employees.
Paul Johnston, Thrivent’s Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary, emphasized the significance of the project.
The Evergreen Operations Center is part of a broader plan for Wilden Portfolio Park, an approximately 600-acre development that includes future opportunities for housing, businesses, public spaces, and other community amenities. The area is shaped through collaboration with the City of Appleton and community input, aiming to benefit residents, strengthen connections, and contribute to a vibrant, growing city.
The project is the first major development within Wilden Portfolio Park, which encompasses Thrivent’s Appleton campus. The long-term plan for the area includes future expansions and improvements, aligning with Thrivent’s commitment to the community and its employees. For ongoing updates on the development, interested parties can visit the Wilden Portfolio Park website at Wilden Portfolio Park.
Thrivent, known for its focus on generosity in saving and investing, continues to invest in its Appleton operations. The new building is expected to enhance the company’s ability to support its employees and further its mission in the region.