Category: Business

For the upcoming 2009 season, the Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay are proud to announce the addition of four new merchants. Three new retailers will open their doors on the attractive Garden Level, and one will welcome visitors on the Upper Level across from Piggly Wiggly.

• People can obtain ideas for creating diverse decorating styles when they tour Door Peninsula homes during the Showcase of Homes May 8, 9 and 15 – 17.

The Cookery restaurant in Fish Creek became Door County’s 15th Travel Green certified business in February 2008, and it seemed like the green possibilities were endless for this established business. The restaurant accumulated 61 points (31 more than required for Travel Green certification) and were hoping to put sustainability into practice in 2008. “We were […]

Step into Door County Interiors & Design, and the showroom presents furniture, accessories and interior design samples of many colors and textures. There are natural stones and woods for countertops and flooring. But one hue—green—colors the philosophy at the Egg Harbor retailer and home interiors resource. Here, a commitment to lessening impact on the environment […]

When Birch Creek added three buildings to its campus in 2008, a “conservative use” philosophy guided construction. The center added a rehearsal and student dorm facility, a faculty dormitory, and a maintenance and storage building last year. Birch Creek’s leaders planned buildings that will age well and become integral, historic landmarks in the center’s rural […]

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced its first annual “Green Product of the Year” contest.

Greens ‘N Grains Natural Food Store (GNG) in downtown Egg Harbor is expanding their existing store and services. Owner Kathy Navis is adding 1,000 square feet to offer even more of the earth-friendly products you’re searching for. Highlighting the expansion is the addition of a vegetarian and raw food deli and juice bar. The deli […]

A personal injury lawsuit often involves a complicated legal process that can be full of unpleasant surprises and frustrating delays, especially if you or your attorney do not know what to expect.

• Holly Thomas, a Door County Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. […]

The White Gull Inn has been selected by the editors of National Geographic Traveler to be included in the magazine’s second annual “Stay List,” featuring “129 Hotels We Love.” The new list debuts in the April 2009 issue of National Geographic Traveler and includes 129 properties in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. […]

The legislature and the courts have said that “the purpose of unemployment insurance” is to avoid the risk or hazards that befall those who, because of employment, are dependent upon others for their livelihood.

• Trying to understand the value and application of new forms of social media is the topic of a coffee table discussion hosted by DesignWise Studios at 9:30 am on Monday, April 6 at Door County Coffee and Tea Company in Carlsville. “Marketing in the Web 2.0 world that most potential visitors to Door County […]

Sister Bay Trading Company staff serve up chili to hungry guests at the Chili Cookoff Benefit for the Wellness Center of Door County that was held in February at the Sister Bay Trading store in Northern Door.

Cynthia Patterson (right), President of the Door County Board of REALTORS® welcomes new inductee, Carol Garland (left) of Carol Garland Realty at the Door County Board of REALTORS® General Membership Meeting held on March 11 at The Log Den in Egg Harbor.

The organization Sustainable Tourism International defines sustainable travel as “promoting responsible travel and ecotourism, supporting sustainable development, and helping travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit.

• Door County businesses have partnered with the Door County YMCA in their efforts to raise money for the 2009 Strong Kids Campaign by participating in the “Business Round-Up.” Participating businesses include: Boettcher Communications, Cornucopia Kitchen Corner, Culvers, Door County Nature Works, Designworks, Harmann Studios, Hide Side Corner Store and Wilkins and Olander. A portion […]

Let’s start at the beginning of the international “sustainability” movement and work into how this idea affects and influences Door County. In March of 1987 the World Commission on Environment and Development, a United Nations agency, published a report called “Our Common Future.” That report described “sustainable development” as that which meets the needs of […]

• Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor Erika Leslie has announced the opening of Sunrise Power Yoga in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Offering classes six days a week, with the first free of charge, Leslie commented, “The atmosphere in the studio is positive, fun, energetic, and safe.” The studio provides a wide variety of classes for both […]

• The Door County Board of REALTORS® recently awarded Gretchen Porten of Coldwell Banker Door County Horizons with the Gale E. Zahn award for distinguished service.

Brian Peot and Ben LaCount of Bay Surveying accepted the 2008 Affiliate of the Year award given by the Door County Board of REALTORS® at their annual meeting held on January 14 at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor.