Door County Economic Development Corp.

05/29/2026

📣We're Hiring!

DCEDC is looking to fill the following positions:

➡Director of Business Development: This role is responsible for providing leadership and support for Door County businesses and entrepreneurs through business retention and expansion efforts, DCEDC programming, entrepreneurial and business assistance, and workforce development programs.
https://livedoorcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Director-of-Business-Development.pdf

➡Director of Community Development: This position will be responsible for providing leadership and support for initiatives that strengthen Door County’s communities and economic vitality The position works collaboratively with local governments, businesses, and partners to advance projects and programs that support community sustainability and growth.
https://livedoorcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Director-of-Community-Development.pdf

Make an impact on life in Door County for residents and businesses! Apply today!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to these recent grads on your employment at Therma-Tron-X, Inc.! We love seeing Youth Apprentices transition to full time work!

05/29/2026

Senior Signing Alert! 🎉🎓

As the school year wraps up, it is exciting to hear about graduates plans' for the future.

Last week, we were happy to celebrate the employment signing of Shaye Santy, senior at Sturgeon Bay Schools, to local business Outdoor Property Specialist Inc., represented by Paul Stuth!

Congratulations, Shaye!

05/28/2026

Senior Signing Alert!

DCEDC’s Michelle Lawrie and Kathy Lasee along with Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship - NEWYA program’s Erica Janisch celebrated Kiryn Bosse, a senior Youth Apprentice from Algoma Venture Academy who will be continuing her employment at the Door County Campus - Wisconsin Humane Society upon graduation this month!

Kiryn is an essential member of the team at the Humane Society, making a difference for her employer and her community! Way to go Kiryn!

05/27/2026

Congratulations, Devin, on your new role!

Thank you for everything that you have done to support Door County businesses. We wish you the best of luck on this new adventure!

🎉 Big news at Foster the Village! 🎉

As we continue to grow and meet the increasing needs of our community, we’re excited to announce a leadership transition. We shared in March that founder Cheri Salmon is stepping into a part-time Program Manager role, allowing her to focus on what she loves most: supporting foster families and children. 💚

We’re thrilled to welcome Devin Vandertie as our new Executive Director! With nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, Devin is ready to build on our strong foundation and help lead us into an exciting next chapter. 🤝

Our mission remains the same, and we will continue to serve Brown County children and families with care, dignity, and compassion.

The future is bright at Foster the Village. ✨ We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us! 💙

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Thank you, Jeff Miller!

Our Board Chairman, Ryan Hoernke, presented Jeff Miller, County of Door District 5 Supervisor, a beautiful metal print from Luke Collins Photography to recognize Jeff's many years of service on DCEDC’s Board of Directors.

This month marks Jeff’s last meeting as a member of the Board, but we are thrilled to have his continued support as a member of our Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) committees.

Thank you, Jeff, for everything you've done to support DCEDC and the Door County community!

05/22/2026

In recognition of Memorial Day, our office will be closed Monday, May 25th.

Thank you to those individuals and families who gave the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.

05/21/2026

Executive Director Michelle Lawrie had a great time and learned so much at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in Green Lake last week!

Michelle moderated a panel on seasonal business success with wonderful business leaders from Green Lake on the last day of the conference. Thanks to UW-Madison Extension for including us!