“Top Agent Magazine” Recognizes Connie Erickson

• Vice President of Door County Realty, Inc., Connie Erickson, has been selected by Top Agent Magazine as a featured top agent in its April, 2012 Nationwide & International Edition.

Top Agent Magazine wrote, “Connie’s track record, accomplishments and commitment to her business made her an ideal selection for us.”

Top Agent Magazine seeks out the most successful and unique realtors and companies to feature their accomplishments and profiles in in-depth stories.

For more information call 920.743.9651.

• The Lodge announced the addition of Martha Scully Beller in the new position of Business Development Manager. Scully Beller comes to The Lodge with extensive experience, recently helping Door County businesses as the membership liaison with the Door County Visitor Bureau. Scully Beller will also assist in managing the sales and marketing department to enhance employee training and growth.

For more information contact Scully Beller at [email protected] or 920.256.0712.

Fm 106.9 the Lodge, with offices in Ephraim and Sturgeon Bay, broadcasts to Door County, surrounding counties, as well as worldwide online at http://www.fm1069thelodge.com.

For additional information contact Carrie Mesic at 920.854.3400 or via email at [email protected].

Mark Murphy

• The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) will host their annual investors meeting and luncheon on April 25 at the Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay. The keynote speaker will be Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers. His remarks will be addressing “Building and Sustaining a Winning Tradition.”

In addition to the keynote address by Murphy, the annual investors meeting will include the presentation of the Door County Industry of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The luncheon meeting will also include the annual report to the community about the accomplishments of DCEDC during 2011.

Murphy, possessor of extensive experience in professional football and sports administration, is in his fourth year as the Packers’ President and CEO. Under his guidance, the organization reached the pinnacle of success on the field in 2010 with a victory in Super Bowl XLV. Off the field, the club continues to perform well in its business operations, which allows the organization to support football operations.

The meeting will start at 12 pm. Tickets, available from the DCEDC office, are $30 per person or $280 for a table of ten. For more information, call 920.743.3113 ext. 200 or email [email protected].

• The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) is accepting nominations for the 2012 Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the year award through April 9.

This year will mark the second year the award will be presented to an area CTA for their exemplary customer service to Door County’s visitors. Last year, CTA Yvonne Torres was recognized with the honor.

Over 400 CTAs have been trained in Door County since the DCVB began the local program back in 2009. The local CTA program is part of a national curriculum that trains frontline tourism workers and volunteers on such things as customer service, destination knowledge and area tourism resources with the ultimate goal of turning every visitor encounter into a positive experience.

All nominees must be current Door County CTAs and nominations from employers, co-workers or customers are welcome. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nomination forms are available online at http://www.doorcountyvisitorbureau.org or by contacting Christine Salmon at 920.227.2157 or via email at [email protected].

• Boettcher Communications, a full-service marketing agency located in Sturgeon Bay announced the addition of Bill Vandermause in the position of Lead Graphic Designer. Vandermause’s background includes nearly a decade of experience in magazine publishing.

To view Boettcher Communications’ online design portfolio visit http://www.boettchercommunications.com.

• Staudenmaier Chiropractic Wellness Center in Sturgeon Bay congratulate Carrie Starr on obtaining her Certified Personal Training Degree.

Starr is a graduate of Southern Door High School and Wisconsin Sports and Fitness Association where she earned her certification. She will assist Dr. Luke Staudenmaier in the health care management of Staudenmaier Chiropractic’s practice members.

The center also announced the addition of massage therapy into their practice. Licensed Massage Therapist Kelly Brath specializes in therapeutic, relaxation and prenatal massage.

Brath is a graduate of Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Body Works and has worked with a number of professional athletes using Neuromuscular Therapy along with relaxation massage. She has practiced massage therapy since 2007 and is currently accepting appointments Monday through Friday.

Staudenmaier Chiropractic Wellness Center is located at 30 N 18th Avenue, Suite 3 in Sturgeon Bay. For more information or to make an appointment, call 920.743.7255 or visit http://www.backtowellness.org.

• Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been selected as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for 2012 by the Ethisphere Institute. Thrivent Financial was named to the prestigious list as a result of its leadership in promoting ethical business standards as well as for introducing innovative ideas to benefit the public.

Thrivent Financial is represented in the local area by Grace Rossman, Glen Rossman, and Jacqueline Szczepanski. For more information stop by their office, located at 160 S Madison Ave in Sturgeon Bay or call 920.743.9143.

• Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development.

“This funding is part of the Obama administration’s commitment to using existing federal resources to foster regional innovation, create sustainable jobs and help ensure long-term prosperity,” Vilsack said. “The funding will speed up job creation and new business start-ups and expansions by building regional economic systems in rural areas.

USDA Rural Development plans to award up to $8.6 million through the Rural Community Development Initiative program.

The deadline for submitting RCDI applications is May 9, 2012. For more information on how to apply, visit http://www.grants.gov.