Category: Business
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Renard’s Plans Major Production Expansion
Project to benefit farmers, workers Construction of a 50,000-square-foot facility will help triple production of Renard’s cheese while also decreasing the physical demands on workers. Renard’s, referred to by the state as Rosewood Dairy, makes cheese in a century-old, 4,500-square-foot building that’s rather cramped inside. “We’ve upgraded it to the point that we can,” said […]
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Destination Door County Honored With Adrian Awards
Destination Door County (DDC) was honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International at the 67th annual Adrian Awards for travel marketing on Feb. 13 in New York. Destination Door County received two bronze awards for its winning entry in the Digital-Contest/Sweepstake category in its budget range and Advertising-Brand Campaign […]
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Nominations Wanted, Survey Launched
The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is seeking nominations for local businesses, which can include themselves, for the 34th annual DCEDC Awards, to be presented at April 17. The categories are Women, Minority or Veteran Owned Business of the Year; Emerging Business of the Year; and Established Business of the Year and Youth Apprentice […]
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DiIulio Comes Home To Join Kellstrom-Ray Team
Northern Door County native Emily DiIulio, whose sense of adventure took her to ski country for 10 years in Colorado and Montana, has become the newest member of the Kellstrom-Ray team. The site of Grand View Park and Liberty Grove Historical Society, both sitting atop the Niagara Escarpment at the Ellison Bay Hill, was for […]
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Businesses Coordinate First Support The Door Food Drive
From now until May, you can help your neighbors in need by donating to the Support the Door – Food Drive, coordinated by Community Business Associations in Baileys Harbor, Carlsville, Door County North, Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay and in partnership with the United Way. Drop-off locations are: in Baileys […]
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Fiber Internet Project Enters Phase II On Island
Quantum Technologies, in partnership with Washington Island Electric Cooperative, announced that fair weather and other factors in late 2023 made it possible to connect 300 homes rather than the scheduled 225 in the first full year of work on the Washington Island fiber-optic internet project. Vital services, such as emergency services and the school, gained […]
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Survey: WPS Tops For Customer Satisfaction
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) was recognized this month by J.D. Power as the best midsize electric utility in the Midwest for residential customer satisfaction. WPS scored more than 30 points higher than the average marks for electric utilities across the United States in the 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. WPS – which serves […]
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Another Extension For Cobblestone Hotel
Cobblestone Hotels was back before a city committee asking for another extension, Feb. 13, and Sturgeon Bay’s Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee agreed to amend the development agreement to give the company more time. The latest amendment would give the company seven more months to construct a four-story, 62-room hotel at the corner of Egg Harbor […]
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Local Projects Receive $376,035 Through Latest Round of Community Investment Fund Grants
It’s Destination Door County’s largest distribution to date Destination Door County (DDC) announced its fourth grant cycle has awarded six projects totaling $376,035 from its Community Investment Fund. The grants ranging from $15,000 to $150,000 went to two local units of government and four non-profit organizations. This grant cycle was the largest distribution of funds […]
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The Door County Board of Realtors recognized three of its members this month. The 2023 Realtor of the Year Award went to Jeff Isaksen of Harbour Real Estate Group; Paul Dreutzer of ERA Starr Realty received the Gale E. Zahn Distinguished Service Award for outstanding and unselfish dedication of time, talent and energy to the […]
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Fernwood Gardens Near Mr. G’s Open For Events
The former Mr. G’s Supper Club was demolished late last year but the adjacent Fernwood Gardens Ballroom is set to again host all types of events. The Geitner-family venue will continue to host weddings, private events and community gatherings, just as they have for more than 50 years. For more information about the venue southwest […]
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Businesses Invited To High School Job Fair
Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) invites employers to reserve a spot at the second annual High School Job Fair, which takes place March 6 at Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center, Sturgeon Bay. For more information on becoming a DCEDC investor or on the job fair, contact Korey Mallien at [email protected]. This year, DCEDC […]
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Two vendor fairs have attracted more than a half dozen sellers, some of whom closed brick-and-mortar stores or have only summer hours. Pop-Up Market at Shiny Moon Cafe´ above Fish Creek Market, 4164 Main St., will be Saturday, Feb. 10, 4-7 pm, and the Shop Local Extravaganza at Pheasant Park Resort, 2236 Mill Road, Sister […]
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DCEDC Seeks Nominations for 34th Annual Awards
Nomination deadline Feb. 23, annual meeting April 17 The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is accepting nominations for four business awards to be presented at the organization’s annual meeting in April. The awards include The Range Lights Award for Emerging Business of the Year; The Light Keeper Award for Women-, Minority- or Veteran-Owned Business […]
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Ace Buys Ace: Sister Bay Hardware Store Has New Owner
A third-generation Door County hardware store owner recently purchased a hardware store from a third-generation Door County hardware store owner. Amy (Austad) LaBott, owner of Ace Hardware in Sturgeon Bay, purchased Jungwirth Ace Hardware at 10636 N. Bay Shore Dr. in Sister Bay from Roger Jungwirth. With the purchase that became effective Jan. 1, Jungwirth […]
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DC Interiors Add Carpenter, Interior Designer
Door County Interiors and Design now has a versatile husband-and-wife duo on its design team in Matt and Hanna Bordeau. Finish carpenter Matt brings expertise in custom cabinetry, woodwork, and finishing touches, and Hanna has a portfolio that features a broad range of projects. “Their combined expertise allows us to provide our clients with a […]
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Three Area Banks Named In Top 250 In US
Newsweek named North Shore Bank, Nicolet National Bank and Associated Bank among the top 250 of America’s Best Regional Banks 2024, and among the best 10 headquartered in Wisconsin. To compile its rankings, Newsweek, along with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, conducted a study of performance indicators of more than 9,440 financial institutions, and […]
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Destination Door County (DDC) this month welcomed five new board members: Holly Feldman, representing Northern Sky Theater; Kristi Rice, Door County Land Trust; Chris Schmeltz, The Dörr Hotel; Toni Sorenson, Soren’s Valhalla Orchard; and Christiana Trapani, Door County Candle Company. The DDC board consists of 22 business leaders who represent various sectors including lodging, dining, […]
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Winery, DDC Host Business Networking Night
Destination Door County (DDC) and fellow business partners are hosting a Partner Network Night to provide a chance to mingle and make connections in a casual atmosphere. The event takes place at Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Snacks, a cash bar and a chance to enter to win a DDC […]
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Hospital Sisters Health System, Prevea Health Exiting Western Wisconsin Market
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a faith-based health system with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, announced this week that it’s closing HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls as part of a complete exit from the Western Wisconsin region. Prevea Health, a physician network offering primary and […]