Category: Business
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New Signage for Nicolet National Bank
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.
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Tourism Spending Up $18.2 Million in Door County Last Year
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 […]
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Bob Atwell and Nicolet National Bank Come to Door County
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 […]
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Pulse Price Report: The Business of Football
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 […]
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Seeking New Businesses for 2016 Season
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.
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Hatco, Sturgeon Bay Schools and Therma-Tron-X, Inc. Win Wellness Works Awards
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 […]
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New Hours Begin May 1 for Advanced Disposal
Advanced Disposal, formally Door County Waste & Recycling/ Little Hoppers, located at 1509 Division Road in Sturgeon Bay, will no longer be open on Saturday mornings. New hours beginning May 1 are Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. For more information call 920.746.7434.
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Baylake to Reopen as Nicolet National Bank May 2
The Baylake Bank Sister Bay Financial Center is preparing to move to a new location at 2477 S. Bay Shore Drive and reopen as Nicolet National Bank on May 2. Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is completing a full interior renovation of an existing facility at the new location. The merger of Baylake Bank […]
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New Owners at Carroll House Restaurant
Garey and Jeanne Bies have sold the Carroll House Restaurant to Boldomero and Chenta Jauregi of Egg Harbor. Boldomero has been involved in the restaurant business for 35 years, and was most recently working at Julie’s Cafe in Fish Creek. Garey said, “The Jauregis will do a great job and will continue to run it […]
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Door County Brewing Co.’s Big Sister Witbier Returns in May
For its second season, Door County Brewing Company’s Big Sister Witbier returns this May. A popular summer favorite in Wisconsin following its release in 2015, Big Sister extends over state lines. Distribution expands to Minnesota this year to satisfy its growing demand. “Big Sister is one of my favorites to brew every year because I […]
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Big Prize Available for Door County Coffee’s Recipe Contest
Door County Coffee will hold its third annual recipe contest, and they’re excited to announce the winning recipe will be a “preferred qualifier” to participate in this year’s 2016 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama. “Our recipe contest winner will receive one year of free coffee sent to their home each month, plus be […]
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Door Peninsula Winery Wins Gold at Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Door Peninsula Winery has won three new medals for their wines, including a gold metal for Blackberry Wine. The 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition awarded Door Peninsula Winery’s Blackberry Wine with a gold medal, and Cranberry Wine and Sunset Splash (a white, tropical blend) each with silver medals. The 16th annual Finger Lakes International […]
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Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Receives “Excellence in Safety” Award
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding received SCA’s annual “Excellence in Safety” award. SCA, the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, honors companies with annual safety awards for enhancement of operations and promotion of safety and accident prevention. Through their proactive approaches and dedication to improved safety and health of […]
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Margaret Lockwood Gallery Opens April 29
A new gallery has just opened in Sturgeon Bay. Margaret Lockwood plans to open the doors to her new gallery on April 29 at 10 am. The grand opening reception will be May 29 at 3 pm. The official gallery hours will be 10 am – 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and […]
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Ground Broken for New Jim Olson Ford-Lincoln Dealership
Before attempting to symbolically break still winter-hardened ground for the new Jim Olson Ford-Lincoln dealership on April 14, various parties involved in making it happen shared thoughts on what this means. “Jim has really stepped up since the recession and kept us in the car business in Door County,” said Door County Economic Development Corp. […]
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Spot Reopens for 2016 Season in Expanded Space
Spot women’s clothing in Sister Bay will celebrate the start of its fourth season with a grand opening, or more appropriately, reopening, of its new year-round store on April 22, 4 – 9 pm. Enjoy refreshments and treats while you shop the renovated space. Play Frisbee and ‘hit the spot’ for up to 20 percent […]
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Businesses Invited to Gibraltar Summer Job Fair
Gibraltar Secondary Schools will host a summer job fair on April 28, 12 – 1 pm. A survey conducted by the Marketing Education Department revealed a significant number of teens are interested in meeting with employers and would like to see what options are out there. The survey revealed there are a significant number of […]
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NexGen Hosts Events for Young Professionals Week, April 23-30
The NexGen Door County Young Professionals Network is participating in the statewide Young Professionals Week, April 23 – 30, with three local events in April. YPWeek brings together key leaders at purposefully chosen locations that integrate unique cultural assets with meaningful learning or social interaction. April 25, 6 pm, Door County Fire Company, Sturgeon Bay: […]
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The Sandpiper to Open Season May 6
If you are looking for a hearty, home-cooked meal at affordable prices, look no further than The Sandpiper, located upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge. The Sandpiper will open the 2016 season May 6 at 7 am. Breakfast will be served daily 7 am – 12 pm (closed May 9, 16 & 23). Rosemary will showcase […]
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Dr. Kevin Wilke Assumes Orthodontic Practice from Dr. Jeff Schauder
In the beginning of April Dr. Kevin Wilke assumed the orthodontic practice of Dr. Jeff Schauder, who has retired after 40 years in service to the community. Drs. Schauder and Wilke have a long history, having worked together for several years after Dr. Wilke finished his training in 1995. Wilke is a native of Gillett, […]