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November 2022

Business Advancement & Advocacy | Entrepreneurial Growth

Sustainable Living | Communications & Engagement

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Door County Medical Center

For more than 75 years, Door County Medical Center (DCMC) has been the leader in health and wellness for Door and Kewaunee counties. Its integrated medical center provides a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care, General Surgery, the Women’s and Children’s Center, the Door Orthopedic Center, Behavioral Health, the Door County Cancer Center, a skilled nursing facility, and rehabilitation services facilities among others. More than 175 physicians serve on the medical staff.

DCMC is excited to announce its new Sister Bay Clinic and Rehab Facility opening in Spring of 2023. The new space will house 5 full-time clinicians, behavioral health and telehealth services and include additional space for rotating specialty clinicians to serve the needs of Northern Door patients. Rehab patients will enjoy an enlarged gym space and additional therapy rooms to allow for flexible programming. A retail pharmacy space will be incorporated as a matter of convenience for patients. Be sure to check out the latest progress updates on this new clinic by visiting dcmedical.org/sister-bay-construction-update.

New in Door County

New Door County Machining Program

The Sevastopol School District and NWTC unveiled the Door County Machining Program during a special ceremony October 27 at Sevastopol. The area's first-of-its kind program is open to Door County juniors and seniors from Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay, Southern Door and Gibraltar. Students get hands-on training in specialized IT, fabrication and CNC, and earn dual credits toward an NWTC CNC certificate. DCEDC is proud of its role in gaining business support for the program, which includes Cadence, N.E.W. Industries, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Itasca and Pro Products.

Welcome to A'Boat Time

Stephen and Danielle Homan (left) recently opened their new restaurant A'Boat Time at 26 East Oak Street in Sturgeon Bay. DCEDC staff visited the location recently for one of their signature cheesesteaks at lunchtime! They are also open for breakfast on certain days of the week. Check out their menu and hours of operation below!

A'BOAT TIME

Kwik Trip opens Sturgeon Bay store

Kwik Trip opened its first Door County store at Egg Harbor Road in Sturgeon Bay on October 20. DCEDC staff recently visited Store Leader Logan Byrne (right), who said business has been "fantastic; better than expected."

DCEDC News and Events

Wrapping Up Manufacturing Month

Click on the brochure below to view information and photos from

DCEDC's Manufacturing Month campaign in October!

Regional Economic Development Visit with Site-Selectors

DCEDC was pleased to participate in the the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership (NEWREP) visit to Dallas this month. NEWREP, a partnership of Northeast Wisconsin's economic development entities, collaborated on the trip to connect with more than 20 site-selection consultants. The site-selection consultants represent business interests across the nation in diverse industries looking for their next market in which to grow. NEWREP members presented information on Northeast Wisconsin's strengths in manufacturing, accessibility to the region and why talent is attracted to Wisconsin. Relationships developed within NEWREP and with the consultants enables DCEDC to continue to promote the successes of Door County.

Renovated and ready at DCEDC

We're excited to report that renovation of DCEDC's conference room is complete. The room, equipped with two large smart TVs for presentations and virtual meetings, can be booked by contacting Bailey Koepsel at bailey@doorcountybusiness.com

Broadband Progress

Success for Washington Island Broadband Project

The Washington Island Electric Cooperative and partners Nsight, Quantum Technologies, Michels and Karcz Utility are working around the clock to provide enhanced internet capabilities to Washington Island residents and businesses. The school, recreation center, town offices and more are up and running, with more coming soon! Read about more progress and view photos in the latest issue of Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News. All editions of WECN can be found here: https://www.wiecoop.com/wecn-magazine-washington-island-editions

WISCONSIN ENERGY COOPERATIVE NEWS

Have You Taken The Survey?

A vital step toward enhancing internet services across Door County is taking the survey below. We need all Door County residents and businesses to take the survey to help Door County leverage state and federal funding opportunities.

TAKE THE BROADBAND SURVEY

RESOURCES FOR DOOR COUNTY BUSINESSES

Is Your Business Eligible for a Main Street Bounceback Grant?

Many Door County businesses have been recipients of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's Main Street Bounceback Grant Program. The program grants eligible brick and mortar businesses $10,000 for revitalizing previously vacant spaces of more than 400 square feet.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE MAIN STREET BOUNCEBACK PROGRAM

Are You Looking to Sell Your Business?

Every business owner will exit their business at some point, some will have a plan, most will not. One hundred percent of business owners will exit their business at some point, whether on their terms or not. Most business owners are leaving substantial time, money and business value on the table because they are not focused on the right value drivers in their business. Thrivent Financial Advisor Casey St. Henry and Matt Fox, Business & Exit Advisor will share insight into business exit strategies.

Join a workshop to learn more.

December 7 at NWTC in Sister Bay: https://lnkd.in/gcJrWADd

December 14 at the Door County Economic Development Corporation in Sturgeon Bay: https://lnkd.in/gPk5QRz3

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 benefited from DCEDC services at no cost!

Workforce Development
Entrepreneurship Assistance
Financial Assistance
Attraction & Site Selection

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

DOOR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION