Health Care Reform Presentation
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Ministry Door County Medical Center, DCEDC, the Door County YMCA and the Door County Visitor Bureau invite the community to hear Joanne Alig from the Wisconsin Hospital Association discuss "Employer Sponsored Health Insurance and Health Insurance Exchanges." Alig's presentation will provide information about health insurance exchanges, and a view on how consumers and employers might respond given the incentives, penalties and subsidies that are included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
The event is being held Thursday, October 25th at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Registration, coffee and networking begin at 9:30am, with the presentation from 10am to 11am. For more information and to RSVP for this free event, please contact Matt Luders at 920-746-3555 or Matthew.Luders@ministryhealth.org.
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Local Business Surveys ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In our on-going work to improve the economic climate in the area, DCEDC is trying to identify any barriers to business growth that may exist in Door County. We have developed a brief, 12 question anonymous survey to help us with the process. Please take this opportunity to share your insights to advance the business climate of Door County. The results of the survey will be shared with the public at a later date, and DCEDC will work with the appropriate entities to alleviate any barriers that are identified by the survey.
Additionally, DCEDC and the Door County Visitor Bureau are about to release the third annual wages and benefits survey of the Door County hospitality industry. The data collected will enable area companies to better understand the labor market and keep employee compensation packages competitive. The survey, which also includes questions on local food use by area establishments, is e-mailed directly to innkeeper, restaurant and retail members of the Visitor Bureau.
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BUY LOCAL Networking Mixer
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 The next Door County Buy Local networking mixer will be held on Tuesday, November 6th, 5:30-7pm at Wood Orchard Market, 8112 Highway 42, Egg Harbor. The event will feature a presentation on "The Benefits of Supporting Local Agriculture " from the Ag-Grow Local subcommittee. The Steering Committee will also preview the new Door County Buy Local website, designed by Boettcher Communications of Sturgeon Bay. The new site will include a searchable data base to help consumers find local businesses by product or service categories. There is no cost to be a Buy Local member and be listed on the web site.
The networking event, sponsored by Peninsula Building Systems, is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Buy Local initiative in Door County. Attendees are asked to make a $5 donation to help defray costs; refreshments and appetizers will be served. To RSVP for this event by Friday, November 2nd or if you have questions, please email bill@doorcountybusiness.com or call 920-743-3113 ext. 200.
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Rotary Ethics in Business Awards
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The Rotary Clubs of Door County (Sturgeon Bay Noon, Breakfast and Northern Door) are now accepting nominations for the second annual Door County Ethics in Business Award. Residents are encouraged to nominate businesses or individuals they believe to be leaders in ethical business practices by the December 14, 2012 deadline. The application is available at www.sturgeonbayrotary.org/ethicsinbusiness. Finalist announcement will be made February 1, 2013 and the award presentation dinner will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2013 at 7pm at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay.
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Lakeshore Industry Cluster Initiative
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The collaborative Lakeshore Industry Cluster Initiative for the Manitowoc, Door, Calumet, Kewaunee and Sheboygan Counties region is holding a local Asset Mapping/Discovery Forum in Door County on Wednesday, November 7, Noon-2pm at NWTC-Sturgeon Bay, 229 North 14th Avenue. The purpose of the asset mapping session is to discover what local assets and unique competitive advantages Door County brings to the regional economy. The forum is designed to help identify assets and opportunities that can be leveraged as competitive advantages for setting development strategies for regional economic growth.
Local industry leaders in Manufacturing, Food Processing/Agriculture, Energy and Tourism are encouraged to attend and participate in the forum; lunch will be provided. The information gained from these forums will be used by the Lakeshore Industry Cluster Teams to assist in developing action plans to improve our business climate and increase economic activity in the region. Contact Bill Chaudoir for more information about the Cluster Initiative and to RSVP for the November 7 event.
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Sister Bay Economic Development
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The Sister Bay Village Board recently accepted a report from their Economic Development Committee, providing creative ideas, suggestions and alternatives that would improve the local economy and create jobs, including leveraging the village's considerable waterfront investments. The report incorporates a recommendation that the Village release a request for proposals (RFP) soliciting a consultant to assist the Village prepare a redevelopment plan for the downtown area, and making the public more aware of dozens of recent amendments to Village building, sign and zoning codes enacted for the purpose of reducing the regulatory and financial investment required to construct/remodel or open/operate a business. The Village Board recently voted to move forward with a consultant RFP and a state grant application to partially cover consultant costs.
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Northeast Wisconsin International Business Event
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On Friday, November 2, Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton will host a half-day seminar on "Doing Business Internationally During The Economic Recovery." Dr. Chris Kuehl, chief economist and author of Business Intelligence Briefs, will provide an economic update and perspective on the US Economy. There will also be opportunities for networking with other international companies and to learn about the Northeast Wisconsin International Business Network (NEWIBN). The 7:30-11:30am event costs $30, with continental breakfast and materials provided. To register, call 920-735-4798.
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US Economic Census 2012
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 In November and December, more than 4 million American businesses, including 600 businesses in Door County, will receive 2012 Economic Census forms. Every 5 years, the Economic Census develops a comprehensive portrait of American business, from the national to the local level. Timely and accurate data are vital to effective public policy in our area. There are a lot of interesting facts from the last Economic Census, available about Wisconsin at business.census.gov. Examples there illustrate how Census Bureau economic statistics are used by local businesses for marketing and planning, as well as by government agencies and researchers. Responses to the questionnaire are to be returned by February 12, 2013.
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Wisconsin Regulatory Review Survey
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In February, Governor Walker issued Executive Order #61 which requires all state agencies to work with businesses to ensure any existing administrative rules are not overly burdensome. Because business stakeholder input is crucial in this regulatory review process, the Governor's Regulatory Review Project Staff would like the opportunity to gather your input and opinions on the regulatory environment of Wisconsin. This survey is one opportunity to relay to the administration what, if any, regulations are hindering the growth of your business. The survey is directly accessible by clicking here. The survey will be available for completion until October 12, 2012.
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