MAKE THE MOVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Thousands of folks visit Door County every year. Why not be one of the lucky ones to stay and call Door County home? The Door County Economic Development Corporation has a myriad of resources to make that possible. Or, if you already call Door County home but want to expand or kickstart your business – we can help with that too.

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.

Since 1989, Door County Economic Development Corporation has been successful in helping existing businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through a myriad of programs and initiatives. DCEDC understands the needs of local businesses for quality workers to staff new and existing jobs.

OUR VISION

OPENING THE DOOR TO A BETTER FUTURE

OUR MISSION

The DCEDC Mission is to influence meaningful change that promotes the economic development of Door County in ways that enhance the unique qualities of our community and ensure long-term viability through responsible stewardship.

OUR CORE VALUES

WE ARE;

Collaborative:

Unselfish partnerships to accomplish something of benefit to the organizations as well as the community

Innovative:

Think differently and effectively bringing others along to make an impact; adaptability and flexibility; bold moves

Trustworthy:

Confidentiality, respect, reliable

Inclusive & Encompassing:

Diversity of thought, embracing the entire county

Our Team

Our team is a collaborative group of economic development professionals committed to attracting, growing and retaining business, industry, and labor force to Door County. Team DCEDC provides expert site selection services inclusive of: operational cost analysis, incentive comparisons, workforce studies, connectivity to key resources, and project management.

Michelle Lawrie

Executive Director

Michelle Lawrie has more than twenty years of experience in economic development at regional and local levels. Michelle’s career in Washington, D.C., Arizona and Wisconsin has focused on serving the public interest through economic development, issue advocacy and coalition-building. Michelle began her economic development career at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving in several roles at GPEC, Michelle became the President and CEO of the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) in western Maricopa County, Arizona. Michelle later also served as Economic Development / Community Development Director for the communities of Goodyear, Arizona and DeForest, Wisconsin. Michelle has extensive experience in the development of strategic plans and performance measures for organizations, as well as in leading teams toward achieving goals desired by residents, municipalities and governing boards.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Ask me about: Building maintenance, upgrades, changes and tenant modifications

I joined DCEDC in July of 2001 and am responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facility. My job also includes making changes to accommodate new and existing tenants. I was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

NEWS and MEDIA

DCEDC Investors

Economic Champion ($61,000+)

Economic Driver ($30,000+)

Economic Partner ($10,000-$29,999)

Diamond ($5,000 – $9,999)

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Platinum ($2,500 – $4,999)

Gold ($2,500 – $4,999)

Silver ($500 – $999)

Alberts Plastering, Inc.
AT&T WI
Bayland Buildings, Inc.
C&S Manufacturing Corp.
Capitol Credit Union
DeLeers Construction Inc.
Door County Cooperative
Door Peninsula Winery
ERA Starr Realty
Immel Construction
Keller Inc. – Katy Mangin
KerberRose, SC
Peninsula Building Systems
Piggly Wiggly – Sister Bay
Pine Crest Village
Pinkert Law Firm
Roen Salvage Company
Van’s Lumber & Builders

Gold ($1,000 – $2,499)

  • Alberts Plastering, Inc.
  • American Transmission Company
  • Associated Bank
  • Bank of Luxemburg
  • Be’s Coffee & Vending Service
  • Cadence, Inc.
  • Dan’s Fish
  • DC Broadband, LLC
  • Door County Coffee & Tea Co.
  • Marine Travelift / ExacTech, Inc.
  • NAI Pfefferle
  • N.E.W. Industries, Inc.
  • NWTC
  • Portside Builders
  • Pro Products, Inc.
  • Renard’s Cheese Store
  • Village of Egg Harbor
  • Washington Island Electric Cooperative
  • WireTech Fabricators
  • Wisconsin Public Service (WE Energies)
  • Wulf Bros.

Silver ($500 – $999)

  • Alliance Construction & Design
  • Bayland Buildings, Inc.
  • C&S Manufacturing Corp.
  • Capitol Credit Union
  • Door County Cooperative
  • Door Peninsula Winery
  • ERA Starr Realty
  • Immel Construction
  • Just In Time Corp.
  • Keller Inc. – Katy Mangin
  • Piggly Wiggly – Sister Bay
  • Pinkert Law Firm
  • Roen Salvage Company
  • Van’s Lumber & Custom Home Builders
  • Washington Island Ferry Line

Bronze ($250 – $499)

  • Country House Resort
  • Door County Eye Associates
  • Door Landscape & Nursery
  • Eagle Mechanical
  • ERA/Starr Realty
  • Heyrman Construction Co., Inc.
  • Jim Olson Motors Inc.
  • Just in Time Corp.
  • Kellstrom-Ray Agency Inc
  • Meissner Landscape, Inc.
  • MWS Associates
  • Northland Steel Co. Inc.
  • Peninsula Vision Care LLC
  • Scaturo’s Baking Co & Cafe
  • Stoneman-Schopf Insurance
  • Sturgeon Bay Metal Products
  • Tadych’s Econo Foods
  • Woodrow Engineering Co.

Copper ($249 & Under)

  • Bay Electronics Inc.
  • Foremost Management Services Inc
  • Huehn’s Funeral Home
  • JR Vacation Rentals & Cleaning
  • Key Industrial Plastics, Inc.
  • Lampert’s Yards – Sturgeon Bay
  • North Star Analytics
  • Stangel Accounting
  • The Clipper’s Mate
  • The Harding Group, LLC.
  • True North Real Estate
  • Welcome Home Realty
  • Young Automotive, Inc.

Copper ($400 & Under)

Northland Steel Co., Inc.
Stoneman-Schopf Insurance
Woodrow Engineering Co.
Meissner Landscape, Inc.
Simon Creek Vineyard LLC
Door Landscape & Nursery
Just In Time Corp.
Sturgeon Bay Metal Products
Schmitz Insurance, LLC
The Chop/Lure/Pasta vino
Viking Electric Supply
Door County Brewing Co.
Hometown Bank
Bayland Buildings, Inc.
Dan’s Fish (Sturgeon Bay Cold Storage)
Eagle Mechanical
Flanigan Distributing
Jim Olson Motors, Inc.
Lampert Yards – Sturgeon Bay
MWS Associates Inc.(Bassueners)
True North Real Estate
Washington Island Ferry Line
Northstar Consulting LLC
Stangel Accounting
Waseda Farms
Staudenmaier Chiropractic
Foremost Management Services, Inc.
Tannenbaum Holiday Shop
Welcome Home Realty
Key Industrial Plastics
Door County Lavender & Lemon, LLC
The Cookery
DC Printing
Bay Electric Systems
Van’s Lumber & Builders
Bay Ridge Golf Course
Chapman Technical
Door County Hardware
Peninsula Land Consultant
Going Garbage & Recycling
Huehn’s Funeral Home
LeFevre Tire & Auto
Segway the Door Tours
JR Vacation Rentals & Cleaning

In Kind

  • Destination Door County
  • Destination Sturgeon Bay
  • Peninsula Pulse
  • Peninsula Filmworks
  • Stone Harbor Resort

In Kind

Door County Visitors Bureau
MasterCare
Sturgeon Bay Visitors Center
Stone Harbor Resort