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 The Door County Buy Local Steering Committee is holding a Door County BUY LOCAL Mixer Tuesday, February 7th, 5:30-7pm at Pine Crest Village, 1241 North 18th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. The event will feature a presentation on "Timely Tax Tips" from Baylake Bank Trust Officer Inge Bacon and will also provide an update about the status and activities of the Buy Local program.
The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Buy Local initiative in Door County. There will be food and beverages available; attendees are asked to make a $5 donation to help defray costs. To RSVP for this event, or if you have questions, please call or email Bill Chaudoir: 920-743-3113 ext. 203 or Bill@doorcountybusiness.com.
Click for a schedule of upcoming Buy Local mixer events.
Anyone interested in joining the Buy Local initiative, hosting or sponsoring a networking event, or learning about the importance of buying locally should visit the Door County Buy Local webpage. |
| Award Nominations Sought
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DCEDC is currently soliciting nominations for the annual Door County Industry of the Year Award and the Door County Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The awards celebrate businesses that help to create a positive business climate in Door County. The Industry of the Year award recognizes a construction, service or manufacturing business that has made a substantial impact on the community and enjoyed significant accomplishments during the past year. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates those individuals who have taken the initiative to start and grow a successful small business in Door County. Any Door County resident or business can nominate a business or entrepreneur; self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominations are due to DCEDC by Friday, February 24th. The award winners will be announced at the DCEDC Annual Meeting this spring. |
DCEDC Places Entrepreneurs on the FastTrac® to Business Success
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 DCEDC and the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center are proud to once again sponsor an entrepreneurial training program in Door County. Beginning Thursday, March 1 at NWTC-Sturgeon Bay, the eight-week FastTrac® NewVenture™ course from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Entrepreneurship takes students through a step-by-step approach to researching and writing a professional business plan. The course is designed for those who are considering starting their own business, existing small businesses struggling to get a handle on all the details or successful businesses looking to grow. The cost for the Entrepreneurial Training course is only $250, including books. Registration forms and additional informationare available from the DCEDC website. Registration is due by Friday, February 24, 2012.
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Palmer Johnson Yachts
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 Very good news for Sturgeon Bay and all of Door County came with the recent announcement by Palmer Johnson Yachts that they had closed not one but two contracts for new construction projects. The company, which has been severely stressed by the global economic downtown of the past three years, will begin these two projects immediately, recalling laid-off workers with plans to maintain 150-200 jobs for at least the next two years. The 215-foot yacht called Project Stimulus will be the largest yacht built by Palmer Johnson in Sturgeon Bay; it will have twin engines and six cabins with room for 12 guests including the captain. DCEDC has been meeting with state officials to pursue incentives that would benefit both Palmer Johnson and the local economy.
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DCEDC was pleased to provide Revolving Loan Fund program financing to the Blue Horse Bistro in Fish Creek for the relocation of the popular restaurant to their new location directly across from the Fish Creek beach. The Peninsula Pulse ran a very nice story about the business owner's hard work at securing the required financing entitled "Back In Business."
DCEDC administers Revolving Loan Fund programs for the County of Door, City of Sturgeon Bay and DCEDC Board of Directors, providing low interest financing for new or expanding businesses. There are currently 21 active loans between the three revolving loan funds. The Revolving Loan Fund balance for the three programs is currently $1.624 Million which is available to lend to eligible growing businesses. More information about the RLF program can be found on the DCEDC website. |
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Board Officers
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DCEDC Board of Directors officers were elected at our January Board meeting. Board officers for 2012 are: Chair - Robert Starr (ERA/Starr Realty & DC Board of REALTORS); Vice Chair - Dr. David Ward (Northstar Economics); Treasurer - Greg Stephan (Associated Bank); and Secretary - Bill Chaudoir (DCEDC). |
