Category: Business

AmericInn recently announced their participation in a new military support program called “Hotels For Heroes.” The program provides free hotel stays for wounded U.S. troops and their families during treatment.

Spa Verde announces the arrival of Tanner Fritschka, Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Fritschka describes Chinese Medicine as a broad-based holistic system, much like a wheel with spokes that go off in different directions, “One spoke is acupuncture, one is herbal medicine, there are Qigong and Tai chi exercises that you can do, and there’s body work.

Door County Coffee and Tea Co. in Carlsville will host a Warehouse Sale during Carlsville Days on July 28. The Warehouse Sale will feature Door County Coffee, a variety of food, gifts and seasonal items.

As of July 18, the Carlsville Roadhouse is back in business with a brand-new building and the same-old owners – owners who are ready to get up on their feet again after a June 2011 fire destroyed the original restaurant.

Mitch Larson, owner of On Deck Clothing Company, announces the addition of Mert Larsen as the new Fish Creek Store Manager. Larsen will transition into General Manager, working with Larson to oversee all On Deck stores this fall.

Todd Haleen loves to fish. Now 40-years-old, Haleen started working on his dad’s charter fishing boats when he was 10, and he became licensed to lead his own charter trips at 18.

Customers can now enjoy drinks in the fresh air at the Sister Bay Bowl’s outdoor seating area and bar, The Alley. “Outdoor dining is a new trend and I think that’s what visitors are looking for and businesses are providing,” said Rachel Willems, granddaughter of Sister Bay Bowl founder.

Pinkert Law Firm LLP announces the addition of Amy M. Sullivan as Associate attorney in the firm’s trust and estates, real estate, litigation and general practice groups.

Melissa Emery has been promoted to Associate Director of WEP, INC (Women’s Employment Project, Inc). Emery joined WEP, INC in 2007 with a Masters in Liberal Studies, Disability Studies from the University of Toledo and seven years of professional experience in Ohio.

North Shore Bank recently announced that Amy DeMain has been named mortgage loan originator. In her new role, DeMain will serve Brown, Oconto, Manitowoc, Door and Kewaunee Counties.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is one of eight colleges and universities recognized by University Business magazine’s Models of Efficiency program.

Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek is currently harvesting tart Balaton cherries. Bob Lautenbach uses a mechanical harvester to shake the cherries off the trees.

A German television production company recently completed filming in Door County as part of a four-week tour to highlight the Great Lakes region on German Public Television.

Blue Horse Café recently relocated to a spot across from the Fish Creek beach, and are ready to serve the best coffees, teas, sandwiches and smoothies.

fm 106.9 the Lodge announces the addition of Jaime Forest as the new Creative Director and Marketing Advisor. Forest comes to The Lodge with extensive experience, most recently as the Marketing Director with Door Peninsula Winery.

United Way of Door County recently hired Sara McKillop as the new Fund Development Director. The primary responsibility of this position is United Way’s annual campaign.

Baylake Bank recently announced an agreement was reached for Stoneman-Schopf Agency, Inc., to purchase its subsidiary, Baylake Insurance Agency, effective July 1.

First Fridays in Sturgeon Bay continues on July 6 and the highlighted nonprofit is the Door County Renaissance Faire. Local businesses will have expanded hours with some of them open until 8 pm.

Virge Temme Architecture Inc. designed homes have recently grabbed national attention. Temme designed (Laaksonen Builders constructed) a home for Andy and Melissa Mather in Ellison Bay that was just featured as the cover story for the July/August issue of Midwest Living.