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  • Grab Lunch at Renard’s Cheese throughout May to Benefit United Way

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    Renard’s Cheese and Deli in southern Door County is partnering with United Way of Door County in May. Five percent of deli sandwich and wrap sales in May will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. United Way of Door County’s mission is to empower […]

  • Pulse Price Report: What Is Brexit?

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    If you have ever been to Europe, you may have been amazed at being able to travel from London to Paris and Rome without ever taking out your passport. But Britain may be taking the first step in putting those borders back in. On June 23, British citizens will vote on whether to stay in […]

  • Peninsula Pride Farms Awarded Watershed Protection Grant

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    Wisconsin’s first Producer Led Watershed Protection Grants have been awarded to 14 groups of farmers who will work with resource conservation agencies and organizations to address soil and water issues tailored to their local conditions. Secretary Ben Brancel said, “All of these projects have strong farmer leadership and a commitment to improving water and soil […]

  • USDA Announces 800,000 Acres Enrolled in CRP

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    Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the enrollment of more than 800,000 acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through the program’s 49th signup period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and […]

  • Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort Celebrates 20 Years in 2016

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    Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort celebrated its 20-year anniversary on April 29. Guests enjoyed an open house and tour of the property. A large anniversary cake was ceremoniously cut by developers and 20-year board members Fran Shefchik and Robert Papke. Jack Moneypenny from the Door County Visitor Bureau and Paige Funkhouser of the Sturgeon Bay Visitor […]

  • Drew Richmond Hired as Development Director of The Ridges

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    The Ridges hired Drew Richmond as their new development director. He replaces Judy Drew, who is retiring at the end of May after leading their fundraising efforts for the past five years. Richmond comes with years of fundraising experience for the YMCA. For eight years, he was the camp director for Camp Manito-Wish YMCA in […]

  • New Owners at Sister Bay’s Inn on Maple

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    The Inn on Maple in Sister Bay was sold on April 27. After 20 years of successfully operating this historic Maple Drive bed and breakfast, Bill and Louise Robbins have retired. The new owners, Collin and Sara Doherty, will continue to operate the B&B and will also be opening a new restaurant for all Sister […]

  • Sandpiper Restaurant Now Open at Maxwelton Braes

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    Look no further than the Sandpiper, located upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge, for a hearty, home-cooked meal at affordable prices. The Sandpiper opened for the season on May 6. Breakfast will be served 7 am – noon daily (closed May 9, 16 & 23). Rosemary will showcase her new breakfast specialties including a stuffed hash […]

  • Randy Zahn Named 2016 CTA of the Year at DCVB Tourism Breakfast

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    The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) named Randy Zahn the 2016 Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the year at their National Travel & Tourism Week breakfast at Maxwelton Braes Resort near Baileys Harbor on May 3. Zahn, who works at the Waterbury Inn in Ephraim, was announced as the winner during the breakfast. The Door […]

  • Lakeshore CAP and re:TH!NK Host Training for Area Landlords

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    Lakeshore CAP and re:TH!NK – The Lakeshore Tobacco Prevention Network are hosting an informational training session for area landlords on May 19, 9 am – 2 pm, at Lakeshore CAP, 702 State Street, Manitowoc. The training is free and lunch will be provided from Brian’s Smokehouse BBQ for $8, payable the day of the event. […]

  • New Door County Flea Market Opens May 13

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    Located on the grounds of Door County Self Storage, just three miles south of Sturgeon Bay, the new Door County Flea Market brings buyers and sellers together for the adventure of bargaining and treasure hunting. The Door County Flea Market hatched one day last winter during a casual conversation between Danny Heinritz and Phil Young. […]

  • NWTC Hosts Summer Job Fair in Luxemburg

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    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), in partnership with Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation and the Job Center of Door County, is hosting a summer job fair for young adults (ages 16-24) on May 19, 3 – 6 pm. It is free to both employers and the public. The goal is to help local jobseekers find […]

  • Northern Door Communications Wins Agent-of-the-Year Award for 14th Time

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    Northern Door Communications, Cellcom’s only 5-Star Agent serving Door County, received the 2015 Agent-of-the-Year award at Cellcom’s annual agent meeting held at the Radisson in Green Bay on April 27. This is the 14th time in the past 23 years, that Northern Door Communications has received this award. “I am, of course, honored to, once […]

  • Cadence, Inc. Announces 2016 First Quarter Results

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    Cadence, Inc. announced unaudited results for the first quarter of 2016 including an 11 percent increase in revenue compared to 2015 to $23.0 million. Earnings per share declined one percent over prior year to $.80 per share. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were up three percent to $3.8 million. “2016 is off […]

  • New Signage for Nicolet National Bank

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    Workers at various locations throughout the county were busy last weekend changing Baylake Bank signs to the new name created through merger with Nicolet National Bank. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.  

  • Tourism Spending Up $18.2 Million in Door County Last Year

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    Visitor spending in Door County was up $18.2 million dollars last year, according to a report released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The state’s tourism economic impact report comes on the eve of National Travel and Tourism Week, which runs from May 1-7, 2016. Door County visitors spent $332.8 million in 2015, an increase […]

  • Bob Atwell and Nicolet National Bank Come to Door County

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    When the merger of Baylake Bank and Nicolet National Bank was announced last September, many Door County residents were – no doubt – surprised. Baylake Bank (at one time known as the Bank of Sturgeon Bay), founded in 1876, was a venerable banking institution on the peninsula. It had survived the Great Recession of 2008-2009 […]

  • Pulse Price Report: The Business of Football

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    The Green Bay Packers are the only franchise in the National Football League (NFL) that is a nonprofit and publicly owned, divvying up 5,011,557 shares to 360,584 stockholders, as of 2015. It’s a point of pride for cheeseheads and it’s probably the only reason that Green Bay, the smallest market in all of North American […]

  • Seeking New Businesses for 2016 Season

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    Do you have a new business in Door County? We would like to help you get the word out. Send details of your new business to [email protected], and put NEW BUSINESS in the subject line. We’ll run the information in the May 13 edition of the Peninsula Pulse.

  • Hatco, Sturgeon Bay Schools and Therma-Tron-X, Inc. Win Wellness Works Awards

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    Three Sturgeon Bay companies were honored at the Door County Economic Development Corporation’s annual investors meeting with the Wellness Works award, recognizing outstanding achievement in creating a healthy workforce. Hatco, Sturgeon Bay Schools and Therma-Tron-X, Inc. were presented with the awards by Ministry Door County Medical Center President and CEO Jerry Worrick, and Door County […]