Entrepreneurship
Start your dream in Door County.
A welcoming & supportive place to start your new business.
Entrepreneurs will find Door County a welcoming place to start a new business or expanding an existing business. DCEDC has a proven track record of helping businesses of all types and sizes succeed. Whatever your dream, we can help you achieve it. To speak with a member of our staff, please contact us below at any time.
Business Development Center
Our Business Development Center is a small business incubator located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park. Tenants share services and equipment and benefit from competitive rents. Shared services keeps overhead costs low and lets the business get off to a strong start.
Contacts us below for more information.
Business Development Center
Our Business Development Center is a small business incubator located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park. Tenants share services and equipment and benefit from competitive rents. Shared services keeps overhead costs low and lets the business get off to a strong start.
Contact us below for more information.
Entrepreneurial Training Program
Each year, DCEDC co-sponsors an 8-week entrepreneurial training program course that provides step-by-step guidance on researching the viability of your proposed business and writing a business plan. Coursework addresses legal and financial issues, staffing, accounting, record-keeping and marketing. In addition, individual counseling and coaching help participants complete a business plan and prepare to request financing from banks, investors and/or public institutions. Registration for the course is occurring now; the class runs from early February until late-March.
Training
Each year, DCEDC co-sponsors an 8-week entrepreneurial training program course that provides step-by-step guidance on researching the viability of your proposed business and writing a business plan. Coursework addresses legal and financial issues, staffing, accounting, record-keeping and marketing. In addition, individual counseling and coaching help participants complete a business plan and prepare to request financing from banks, investors and/or public institutions. Registration for the course is occurring now; the class runs from early February until late-March.
Business Success Stories
Door County is the perfect place to start a business.
Door County Businesses
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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.
Manufacturing
Door County’s manufacturing industry is thriving with niches such as shipbuilding, welding, custom-formed plastics and 3D printing.
Healthcare & Care Giving
Growing medical centers, rehabilitative centers and senior care facilities support this booming industry in Door County.
Hospitality & Tourism
The summer hospitality and tourism industry in Door County is one of the region’s most popular and growing areas.
Health & Wellness
Spas, yoga studios, and meditation centers help to support this growing industry in Door County.
Education
With five school districts in the area as well as an innovative technical college campus, the Door County education industry is booming.
IT
Door County also has a strong IT and technology sector with growing businesses throughout the region.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
The food and beverage manufacturing industry is also on the rise and helps to support the local Door County economy.
Arts & Culture
The arts and culture industry in Door County is at the heart of what makes Door County so unique. Painting, photography, sculpture and pottery are just some of the areas you will see when visiting.
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