WHERE IT’S A PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS.

Door County combines the natural beauty of it’s outdoor landscape, relaxed lifestyle, safe neighborhoods and excellent schools with a diverse economic climate and state-of-the-art broadband to support and assist established businesses looking to grow – and entreprenuers looking to start their own dream.

You’ve dreamed of finding a healthy, vibrant place to live and raise your family. One that offers an active lifestyle, a lively cultural scene and a strong business climate.

Door county is your place to call home.

Reimagine your life in Door County to find your career, start a business, or expand your existing operation. Door County boasts an active business community and available year-round, full time careers. Explore the hundreds of economic opportunities that span a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, education, hospitality and tourism.

Use our career search to find professional jobs.

Door County, Wisconsin has many careers and jobs just waiting for you to explore. Use our Door County’s customized job search feed to ensure you find the perfect job, right here in Door County.

Maybe you’re just looking for a seasonal or part time job. Between all the resorts, restaurants, parks and activity businesses, you’ll find an opportunity to earn some extra cash and have some fun at the same time. Check out our Seasonal Jobs video.

If you’re a current employer in Door County or looking to build a business and are in need of a strong workforce to help you succeed, you’re in luck. DCEDC understands the needs of local businesses for quality workers to staff new and existing jobs. The Door County Peninsula business climate is energized with companies whose products are marketed on the local and international stage. A skilled workforce, brimming with ambition and a strong work ethic, helps foster their success.

Workers here are resourceful and well educated. The Sturgeon Bay campus of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay provide ample opportunities for continuing education and training.

Looking for employees? Make sure to post your open positions to the following job search sites for maximum exposure to potential candidates.

• Jobs in Door County
• Indeed
• Career Builder
• Job Center of Wisconsin
• Monster
• Linkedin

For seasonal positions, consider posting your positions to Cool Works, the Cool Works job board is specifically designed for “seasonal workers” across the country who are looking to live and work in amazing places.

• Cool Works

Hire our Heroes, if you’re an employer looking to build a skilled, dedicated and passionate workforce, consider a hiring strategy around veterans. For more information on hiring veterans in Wisconsin, CLICK HERE

Business Opportunities that are waiting for you.

The Door County Economic Development Corporation helps businesses looking to launch or expand in Door County by providing information on the local market and available land and properties. Door County Economic Development Corporation guides entrepreneurs and assists with retail development and promotion. Explore the available business commercial properties that are waiting for you.

View more properties on LoopNet.com or, contact a local real estate agent to help you find the perfect place to start or grow your business.

FIND RESOURCES

Helping businesses succeed since 1989.

The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) partners with companies and entrepreneurs to help build successful businesses in Door County and continuously improve the area’s economic climate. Below are resources provided by the DCEDC to help you navigate the business climate in Door County.

• Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP Class)
• Start Your Business
• Grow Your Business
• Finance Your Business

NexGen Young Professionals Network

Door County Economic Development Corporation launched NexGen Door County in 2015 as a way to engage, energize, and grow the next generation in our community. NexGen helps young professionals connect… connect to each other, connect to mentors, connect to businesses, connect to helpful information about living and working in Door County. NexGen Door County provides opportunities to network, learn, and lead.

NexGen offers a regular schedule of events, including professional development, community service projects and social gatherings at various locations throughout the county.

Memberships are available to both individuals and businesses. Or simply attend an event to learn more and meet current members. Visit and follow our Facebook Page, attend a NexGen event, or talk to a Steering Committee member to learn more!

NexGen Steering Committee:

Molly Brauer, Door 44 Winery & Vineyard
Lauren Brey, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative & Brey Cycle Farm, LLC
Marissa Goetz, Nicolet National Bank
John Grochowski, Ephraim Historical Foundation
Spencer Gustafson, Wisconsin Department of Justice
Anthony Stahl, Camera Corner Connecting Point
Tyler Pluff, Pinkert Law Firm

DOOR COUNTY TOP INDUSTRIES

Door County has several major industries that dominate the region. Listed in no particular order, check out our top industries below.