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July 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for July 2026 Read about: Save the Date: Talent Attraction and Retention Employer Forum Southern Door Business Association Cherries & Dairies Trolley Ride Opportunity for New or Growing Businesses to Learn from Mentors  Small Business Facade and Property Improvement Program Updates Leadership Door County Accepting Applications Investor Spotlight: Village of Sister Bay…

June 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for June 2026 Read about: M2 Mentorship Program DCEDC Partners with Place Dynamics for Housing Study Door Forward at a Glance Summer in Door County Salute to the Coast Guard Golf Outing Summer Series: Why Door County? Investor Spotlight: RBC Wealth Management 4th of July Hours Recent Posts Never Miss News Facebook LinkedIn

May 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for May 2026 Read about: Get Real Cafe Receives Amex Shop Small Grant Senior Signings Legislative Victories DCEDC: Now Hiring Two Positions DCEDC Board Member Updates Homeowner Relief Funds Available Investor Spotlight: Washington Island Electric Cooperative Recent Posts Never Miss News Facebook LinkedIn

April 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for April 2026 Read about Celebrating Door County businesses at the 36th Annual Investor Luncheon and Awards Event, the Northern Door Job Fair, Relaunching NexGen as NextWave, the upcoming 2026 Wisconsin Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, Supporting NEWYA’s June Golf Outing and more! Recent Posts Never Miss News Facebook LinkedIn

March 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for March 2026 Read about Investor Spotlight on the Town of Egg Harbor; the Door County High Schools Job Fair; Last Call for Registration for the 36th Annual Investor Luncheon; Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) Graduates, DCEDC Partners with AT&T for Laptop Distribution; The Business News coverage of DCEDC’s Strategic Plan and more!…

*Updated with FAQ* DCEDC Issues RFP for Countywide Housing Study

The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consultants or firms to conduct a countywide Housing Study analyzing the current housing landscape and identifying strategies to address near- and long-term housing needs throughout Door County. With more than 30,000 year-round residents, approximately 11,000 secondary (or seasonal) residents,…

February 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for February 2026 Read about Investor Spotlight on Renard’s Cheese; Reality Store Events at Door County High Schools; Registration Open and Sponsorships Available for 36th Annual Investor Luncheon; DCEDC Committee Spotlight on Workforce Development Committee; RFP Issued for Housing Study and more! Recent Posts Never Miss News Facebook LinkedIn

DCEDC Issues RFP for Countywide Housing Study

The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consultants or firms to conduct a countywide Housing Study analyzing the current housing landscape and identifying strategies to address near- and long-term housing needs throughout Door County. With more than 30,000 year-round residents, approximately 11,000 secondary (or seasonal) residents,…

January 2026 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for January 2026 Read about Investor Spotlight on Sturgeon Bay Utilities; DCEDC’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan; Door County High School Job Fair; Student Spotlight on Jasmine Wery; Nominations Open for 36th Annual Investor Luncheon; Update on Facade and Property Improvement Program; Sister Bay Opportunities and More! Recent Posts Never Miss News Facebook LinkedIn

December 2025 News

DCEDC Monthly Newsletter for December 2025 Read about Investor Spotlight on Alberts Plastering; Amex Shop Small Grant Seminar Scheduled; Entrepreneurial Training Program Starts January 15; Door County Resident Survey Opens; Door County Livability Focus on Broadband Expansion; DCEDC Recognizes Outgoing Board Members; Business Development Tax Credit Enhancements and More! Recent Posts Never Miss News Facebook…

Testimonial

Kurt Bassuener, President of MWS Associates, Inc.

MWS Associates has leased office space in the Business Center since the inception of our company in 2018 and from 2015-2018 with the previous company that I worked for.  The Business Center was the clear choice for us to locate our main office for several reasons: location, cost effectiveness, reliable high-speed internet, services offered and full access to the conference room.  It truly offers everything our company needs to headquarter our business from without the hassle of owning our own office building with the maintenance, yard care and snowplowing that goes along with ownership.  

A major benefit for us is the ability to host in-person and online meetings in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art conference room.  COVID changed many aspects of our business with a major increase in online meetings being one of them.  Many companies struggled with technology issues to host or participate in online meetings with poor audio, video quality, background noise and unprofessional business settings negatively affecting meetings.  The size, layout and quality of the A/V equipment of the conference room now allows us to host annual company-wide in-person meetings as well. Every October we bring our entire staff in from around the country for weeklong meetings and the conference room comfortably allows us to host 20+ people.  The setting also allows us to host on-site meetings with key accounts.  Clients appreciate being able to combine a business trip with bringing their family to enjoy a few extra days to experience all Door County has to offer.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Jeff Bruemmer joined DCEDC in July of 2001. Jeff is responsible for maintaining the DCEDC Business Center, located at 185 East Walnut Street in Sturgeon Bay. Jeff was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

KATHY LASEE

Accounting and Operations Coordinator

Kathy Lasee is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, as well as the operations of the Business Development Center in Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Lasee graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Lasee is a charter member of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and previously worked as a music teaching assistant for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Prior to joining DCEDC in October of 2023, Lasee was the Office Manager of Kevin’s Automotive in Sturgeon Bay. During her professional career, she also worked in the loan office at Baylake Bank (now Nicolet National Bank) in Sturgeon Bay.

DEVIN VANDERTIE

Director of Business Development

Devin Vandertie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help foster economic growth in Door County. She is also passionate about helping nurture the next generation of the community’s workforce. Devin has recently earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is involved with Leadership Door County, which brings together professionals from diverse business sectors who are inspired to make a positive impact on the quality of life in Door County. A Door County native, Vandertie cares deeply about cultivating a community that is not only a desirable destination, but also an exceptional place to live and to work. In addition to her recent achievement of a master’s degree, Devin is a graduate of Southern Door High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to joining the DCEDC staff in October of 2023, Vandertie was the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

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 working in development of strategies and performance measures for communities and organizations, as well as leading teams toward achieving goals desired by communities, businesses and residents. Michelle is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.