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The Door County Community Foundation recently held a press conference to announce the launch of Door County COIN - the Community Opportunity Investment Network.

 

COIN is an innovative effort that is using private philanthropic dollars to create a Micro-Loan Pool that will lend to entrepreneurs, stimulating economic activity and ultimately creating jobs. COIN also offers a Business Mentoring Program that taps into the experience of Door County's retired business leaders to help new entrepreneurs succeed. It's based on a concept originally suggested by David Eliot (pictured), Vice-Chairman of the Community Foundation's Board of Directors.

 

"We need to make investments in human service programming, but the simple truth is that a stable, year-round job with decent pay and benefits is far more effective at changing lives than any human service program that we could create," says Bret Bicoy, President & CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. "That's what COIN is designed to accomplish - to encourage entrepreneurs to build their businesses in Door County."

 

The Door County Community Foundation has partnered with the Door County Economic Development Corporation to create COIN. It is anticipated that the typical loan will be about $20,000. Every borrower will be matched with an experienced volunteer business mentor to help make their company successful.

 

"There are lots of micro-loan programs in Wisconsin, but this one is on the cutting edge and will serve as a model for other communities in our state," says Bill Chaudoir, Executive Director and Corporate Secretary of the Door County Economic Development Corporation. "We're tapping into the generosity of our community as both donors to this program and mentors to those who are launching or growing their business in Door County."

 

If you're an entrepreneur that needs capital, or an experienced business leader that would like to volunteer as a mentor, visit us online at InvestDoorCounty.org.

 

Of course, donations to the COIN Fund are also greatly appreciated. You can donate online, or contact us at the Community Foundation.  

 

Tickets are now available for the second annual Bill Boettcher Dinner & Golf Event, presented by Horseshoe Bay Golf Club and the Door County Community Foundation.

 

Sunday, July 20

 

Reservations for the Sunday Dinner are $75 per person. Monday Golf is $70 per person for Horseshoe Bay Members and $125 per person for non-Members. 

 

To register, call (920) 746-1786 or email Kacie Wilson. Horseshoe Bay members may charge the event to their membership account. Other guests are invited to pay by check or credit card. More information is available at GiveDoorCounty.org.

 

Join over 300 women for a joyful and inspiring afternoon at the 5th Annual CELEBRATE WOMEN! Luncheon on Wednesday, August 13.  
 

2014 CELEBRATE WOMEN! Luncheon

 

Luncheon reservation are $50 per person, or $500 for a table of 10. To reserve your place, visit us online at WomensFundDoorCounty.org or call Kacie Wilson at (920) 746-1786.

   

All proceeds from the CELEBRATE WOMEN! Luncheon are granted to charities that build, enrich and nuture the lives of girls and women in Door County.  

The Women's Fund of Door County is impacting the lives of women and girls in our community. The $500 you pay for your Tribute goes directly into our endowment. Your gift becomes a grant to a non-profit in our community, enabling them to develop programs that focus on the entire lifespan of women. When She Thrives, We All Prosper. 

 

Sustainability Grants provide the critical operational support for the charities that sustain our quality of life in Door County.

 

For example, Linda Laarman of the Community Foundation's Board of Directors recently presented a Sustainability Grant from our Green Fund to Coggin Heeringa of Crossroads at Big Creek. The money was used to assist with the closing costs associated with the acquisition of the Ida Bay Preserve. This is just one example of many Sustainability Grants that are awarded every quarter.   

 

Sustainability Grants are rarely glamorous and are usually not the big ideas that stir one's soul. But this operational support is essential to the programs that sustain the parts of Door County that we love - and alleviate the challenges faced by working families because of the seasonal nature of our economy.

 

The Community Foundation offers Sustainability Grants because it has a fundamental belief that charities are essential part of our quality of life. Helping to support their operations is key to maintaining the parts of Door County that we love - and to alleviating the social issues arising from our unique seasonal economy.  

 

Through the application for a Sustainability Grant, a non-profit organization might receive assistance from the Arts Fund, the Children & Youth Fund, the Education Fund, the Green Fund, the Health & Human Needs Fund, and/or the Historic Preservation Fund - all at the Door County Community Foundation.

Applications for a Summer Sustainability Grant are due Thursday, July 3rd.

 

The Women's Fund of Door County would like to honor the hardworking women in the community!

 

Please bring your children (12 and younger) for a fun - and free - picnic on the farm.

Activities include a picnic, face painting, outdoor games, farm photos and lots of family fun!  

 

Music and entertainment will be provided by Ben Larsen.

This third annual event is hosted by the Women's Fund of Door County and Waseda Farms.

The event is free, but reservations are required! 

 

Please email Kacie or call her at (920) 746-1786 with the number of adults and children that will be attending. 

 

Visit the Women's Fund online for more information.