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MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
August 2023
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Business Advancement & Advocacy | Entrepreneurial Growth
Sustainable Living | Communications & Engagement
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City addresses housing, facilitating projects | |
The CITY OF STURGEON BAY has made development of affordable housing a priority for Door County's workforce, and its efforts are taking shape.
Following the completion of 29 multiple-family rental units in 2022, there are currently 224 units under construction or recently completed in Sturgeon Bay, including the Peninsula Apartments (pictured above) near the Target store.
City of Sturgeon Bay officials have also approved a workforce housing subdivision of 24 single-family homes off of South Hudson Avenue.
All told, there are 550 housing developments in Sturgeon Bay that were recently built, are currently under construction, have been approved by the city for construction, or are in the planning stages for construction since 2022.
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VISIT FROM U.S. SENATOR TAMMY BALDWIN | | |
Roundtable held on economic challenges | |
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DCEDC was proud to moderate a roundtable on vital economic development issues with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and regional staff at the Door County Maritime Museum recently. DCEDC staff and board members, as well partners throughout the county, discussed issues such as workforce development, housing attainability, childcare affordability, and broadband access.
Senator Baldwin stopped in Door County as part of her Northeast Wisconsin tour, learning about how communities are approaching economic development challenges and discussing ways in which the federal government can be a partner in providing solutions.
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DOOR COUNTY CANDLE COMPANY | | |
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“There are a lot of great things about starting a business or growing a business in Door County. One, it’s a beautiful area and it’s a destination spot. Two, the community support is amazing."
-Christiana Trapani
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Trapanis 'proud' to run a Door County business | |
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The moment you exit your vehicle at DOOR COUNTY CANDLE COMPANY, the scents of sweet fragrances fill the air.
“It’s funny because customers come into the store all of the time and tell us that they were leaving the coffee shop nearby or they were pulling into our lot and they smell the candles,” said owner Christiana Trapani. “They’re like, ‘Wow!’ It’s kind of cool. It’s like we have this natural fan of scents just to bring people into our shop.”
Christiana and her husband Nic are young, hard-working entrepreneurs who love operating a business in Door County. The Trapanis purchased Door County Candle Company in Carlsville in June of 2021 and in two short years they’ve increased sales “threefold,” added a much-needed 3,000-square-foot warehouse to their retail store and production facility, and have plans to build an 8,000-square-foot addition in the near future.
Christiana came upon the business opportunity while running her own e-commerce gift-box business called Door County Delivered, which she still operates today.
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LIGHTHOUSE LAUNCH PITCH CONTEST | | |
Calling aspiring entrepreneurs for contest | |
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The DOOR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and the KEWAUNEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION are co-hosting a business pitch contest on Nov. 15.
This exciting event, called Lighthouse Launch, will provide aspiring entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and business ventures. Participants will compete for the chance to win cash awards and the opportunity to advance to a regional pitch event at Titletown Tech in Green Bay.
Planning is still in the early stages, but we'll keep you posted as details of the Lighthouse Launch get finalized.
If you're interested in participating, please send us an email and we will put you on a contact list. Send your email to DCEDC Executive Director Michelle Lawrie at michelle@doorcountybusiness.com
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Construction begins on entertainment center | |
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 16 for the DOOR COUNTY BOARDWALK entertainment and events center in Sturgeon Bay.
The facility is located on Egg Harbor Road in the old Pamida store building and will feature a restaurant, bar, banquet hall and games center with golf simulators, virtual sports and ax-throwing lanes for year-round entertainment.
Business partners in the Door County Boardwalk are Steve and Tammy Estes, and Scott and Rene Virlee.
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Nominate for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin | |
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The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest is open for nominations through Sept. 8
Any product that is manufactured in Wisconsin qualifies for the contest, and nominations will be accepted at madeinwis.com
Following the nomination period, a popular vote will determine the top 16 products that will be placed in a bracket-style tournament called Manufacturing Madness. Last year, FINCANTIERI BAY SHIPBUILDING of Sturgeon Bay reached the Final 8 of this contest with its Great Lakes freighter the Mark W. Barker.
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Register today for free workforce event | |
Discover new ways to attract, develop and retain top talent at the Bay Area Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce event. The free event is scheduled for Sept. 13 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Business representatives, community leaders, and workforce development professionals will discuss strategies to promote workforce participation such as apprenticeships, teen employment, work opportunities for people with disabilities, and job center resources.
DCEDC is proud to be a member of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board.
Register today by clicking Here
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Stauffacher receives 2023 'State Star' award | |
David Stauffacher, a business consultant who has helped guide and support numerous Door County entrepreneurs during his career, has been chosen by his peers for the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center's 2023 State Star Award.
Stauffacher has worked closely with the Door County Economic Development Corporation through the Small Business Development Center at UW-Green Bay.
The State Star Award recognizes impact on clients, innovative approaches, team spirit and willingness to go the extra mile. Stauffacher also won the award in 2019.
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PRO PRODUCTS, INC. in Sturgeon Bay is one of four companies that have been selected Modern Machine Shop's 2023 Top Shop for Shopfloor Practices and Performance. Honorees were selected through formal review of benchmarking data collected in the annual Top Shops Survey and they represent the highest caliber of machining facilities in the country. Pro Products, Inc. and the other honorees will be profiled in the magazine's October issue.
PORTSIDE BUILDERS in Sturgeon Bay is the recipient of the Wisconsin Builders Association Badger Craftsman Award in New Home Design and Construction ($500,000 - $750,000 category. PortSide's award-winning, custom-built home is situated on a unique waterfront property, a private peninsula offering panoramic views of the Green Bay waters.
THE LANDMARK RESORT in Egg Harbor is in the Final 8 of the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association's 2024 Cover Contest. The contest winner receives numerous promotions including the cover image of the 2024 Wisconsin Lodging Directory on 140,000 copies that are distributed throughout the Midwest. You can vote for the Landmark Resort Here
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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!
- Workforce Development
- Entrepreneurship Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Attraction & Site Selection
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Michelle Lawrie
Executive Director
michelle@doorcountybusiness.com
(920) 743-3113, Ext. 101
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Korey Mallien
Marketing & Communications
korey@doorcountybusiness.com
(920) 743-3113, Ext. 103
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