DCEDC April Newsletter

MONTHLY

NEWSLETTER

April 2023

Business Advancement & Advocacy | Entrepreneurial Growth

Sustainable Living | Communications & Engagement

INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT

DOOR COUNTY COFFEE & TEA CO. has a new look as it celebrates 30 successful years in business in 2023.

The Carlsville company is ushering in a rebrand with a new logo, new packaging across all product lines, updated signage, website changes, point-of-purchase materials and more. It also recently announced a new product launch: Cold Brew Coffee Shandy, which will become available in June in select grocery stores, c-stores and food service companies across the Midwest.

The company took the "tea" out of its logo, but is still offering a selection of its own loose tea, as well as other brands that are among the very best teas on the market.

Doug Wilson, director of grocery and mass and the oldest son of Door County Coffee founders Vicki and Doug Wilson, served on DCEDC's Board of Directors.

In appreciation for his time on the board, he was presented with a Door County print by DCEDC Executive Director Michelle Lawrie.

DCEDC ANNUAL MEETING

Register now for DCEDC's annual meeting

DCEDC invites you to join us for our 33rd Annual Investors Meeting and Luncheon on May 18 at Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay.

We are excited to share with you our non-profit organization's accomplishments during the past year, our current and future initiatives, and unveil our business award winners!

To register for the event, click on the button below or contact DCEDC Executive Director Michelle Lawrie at michelle@doorcountybusiness.com

LEGISLATIVE DAYS 2023

Delegation advocates for

local initiatives at state Capitol

A large delegation from Door and Kewaunee counties met with state legislators April 19-20 in Madison to discuss initiatives of importance to economic development in both counties.

The delegation included a total of 66 citizens, elected officials and business and community leaders along with students from Sturgeon Bay, Gibraltar and Luxemburg-Casco high schools. The delegation divided into small groups and collectively met with nearly 100 state officials during the Door County/Kewaunee County Legislative Days event.

The agenda, formulated by input from community members of Door and Kewaunee counties, included discussions on...

Door County ranks third in small business study

With National Small Business Week April 30-May 6, we're happy to report that Door County ranked third-best of the state's 72 counties to own a small business in 2022, according to a study released by New York-based financial technology and advice company SmartAsset.

The study confirms DCEDC's longstanding belief in the opportunities to operate or start a small business in Door County.

Read more about the study in a Door County Advocate article by clicking on the button below:

READ MORE HERE

AROUND THE DOOR

Christiana and Nic Trapani, owners of DOOR COUNTY CANDLE COMPANY in Carlsville, hit the jackpot on the TV game show "The Wall" earlier this month. The Trapanis, who were invited to be on the show after producers learned of the company's impressive Ukraine Candle fundraiser, won $1.35 million. The Trapanis told the Door County Advocate that they plan to reinvest the winnings in their business.

Jeff Tebon, owner of CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING in Sturgeon Bay, earned the highly coveted E.J. Culligan Award earlier this month. There are nearly 600 Culligan dealers in the United States and only 25 are annually presented with the award for their high-level performance and service.

DOOR COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER'S newest facility recently opened in Sister Bay. The clinic provides primary care and specialty services, including rehabilitation, to better serve patients in Northern Door County.

DCEDC SERVICES

How Can We Help You?

Did you know that the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents?

DCEDC partners with companies and entrepreneurs to help build successful businesses in Door County and continuously improve the area’s economic climate. It’s a relationship that allows businesses to tap into the expertise of area leaders, and provides them with access to a variety of local, state and federal resources.

FREE No Cost Services to Door County Businesses

Hundreds of businesses and entrepreneurs have benefitted from DCEDC services at no cost!