Category: Business
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Introducing Peninsula Filmworks
Peninsula Filmworks combines three Door County story tellers to bring local people, businesses, and stories to video on the web.
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Maxwell’s House is a Retail Star for “Home Accents Today”
Maxwell’s House was named one of Home Accents Today’s 50 Retail Stars for 2015 by editors of the premier trade magazine for the home accents industry.
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Donald L. Renfrew Named Fellow in American College of Radiology
Donald L. Renfrew, M.D., was recently inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Radiology during their May meeting in Washington, D.C. Renfrew is a partner at Radiology Associates of the Fox Valley and provides radiology services at Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) in Sturgeon Bay.
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Job Seekers Invited to Kewaunee County Job and Career Fair
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is inviting job seekers and employers to the 2015 Kewaunee County Job and Career Fair on June 23, 4 – 6 pm. The fair is free to both employers and the public.
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USDA Accepting New Offers for CRP
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that provide multiple benefits on the same land.
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Producers Encouraged to Enroll in Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Brad Pfaff, recently announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity to enroll in new disaster loss protections created by the 2014 Farm Bill.
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Learn about Work Force Training Grant Opportunities
On June 11, 8 – 9 am, the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and the state Department of Workforce Development invite interested parties to learn about new work force training grant opportunities for businesses.
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New Loan Program from Lakeshore CAP
Current business owners and new entrepreneurs in Northeastern Wisconsin can make use of a loan program administered by Lakeshore Community Action Program (CAP), Inc.
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Final Buy Local Mixer of the Season
Door County Buy Local is holding its next business networking mixer on June 3, 5:30 – 7 pm, at Door County Brewing Co. in Baileys Harbor. The event will feature a presentation from company owner John McMahon, talking about how their business has grown since starting a little more than two years ago, as well as tours of the brewery operations.
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MDCMC Receives Stage 6 if HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model
Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) was recently recognized for achieving Stage 6 of the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, an honor that puts MDCMC in the top 21 percent of U.
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Cadence, Inc. Breaks Ground for New Facility
Cadence, Inc., recently broke ground on a new 62,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park at 1425 S. Neenah Ave.
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Special Aged Gouda at Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese
More than four years ago Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese in Egg Harbor purchased 10 to 15 wheels of Marieke’s Farmstead Gouda (the finest Gouda made in North America) and asked them to age it.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA’s plan to implement a Farm Bill provision that will have a major policy impact on the way the USDA helps rural communities plan and finance regional economic development strategies.
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Washington Island Ferry Celebrates 75 Years
As the Washington Island Ferry Line crew prepares for their 2015 peak season, they’ll also be looking forward to celebrating a milestone anniversary. For 75 years, the Washington Island Ferry Line has provided safe and reliable round-trip service to residents and visitors of Washington Island.
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Harbor Ridge Introduces Three Wise Guys Pinot Grigio
Harbor Ridge Winery recently won a gold medal at the Tasters Guild International Competition for its Zinfandel, a rich red wine aged in oak barrels for 16 months.
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One-On-One Business Counseling Sessions Offered on June 4
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center will offer free, one-on-one business counseling sessions on June 4, 8:30 am to 5 pm, for any new or existing business owners in Door County.
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The Garden Shop Opens at Turtle Ridge
New in 2015, Turtle Ridge is offering an outdoor dimension to the gallery offerings of handmade leather bags and fiber art. The Garden Shop at Turtle Ridge is an opportunity for them to share a love of plants, nature and the outdoor environment.
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Social Media Marketing Seminars with Constant Contact
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the Door County Visitor Bureau are bringing representatives from Constant Contact back to Door County for essential training for local businesses on cost-effective tools that can help business owners build and maintain strong relationships with customers through email and social media marketing.
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Since we ran our new business roundup in our May 15 issue, several other people let us know about new businesses they are opening: Door County Farm Market Owner, Lori Haberli Fresh, local produce, meats, dairy and bakery.
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Become Work Certified at Job Center
The Door County Job Center will hold its next Work Certified Session from June 10 – 30, 9 am – 4 pm. Prior to attending each participant will need to complete TABE testing to ensure they are at a compatible skill level for being successful in the program.