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Tip of the Iceburg

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Dear Friends,

My daughter Rachel and I were on a trip to Alaska years ago. While there, we found a very remote glacier called Bear Glacier, which fed into a freshwater lagoon. We hired a boat taxi to drop us off and pick us up, and then we kayaked for 12 hours in this magical lagoon filled with thousands of icebergs.

No guide.

Within the first 10 minutes, we saw two bald eagles and a mama grizzly bear with her cub.

We spent the first couple of hours paddling right up to different icebergs—taking pictures, touching them, even drinking water off them—all while being stalked by a curious seal. Then we spotted an incredible iceberg about 100 yards away. As we started paddling toward it for our next photo op, we paused for a moment when we thought we heard rustling on the shore. Maybe another grizzly?

Good thing we stopped.

Right then, we heard a loud rumble like thunder. But the sky was perfectly clear. Suddenly, the iceberg we were heading toward rolled, creating a wave that crested our kayak.

We froze, eyes wide open.

Ever heard the phrase “tip of the iceberg”? Well, the part hidden underwater was massive—easily ten times the size of what we saw above. Had we not stopped paddling, we would have been capsized. Talk about a close call!

That’s one of many experiences where I’ve looked up and given thanks to my guardian angel. The poor guy has worked overtime on countless occasions.😂

In health, small indicators can also be the “tip of the iceberg.” They are whispers of bigger underlying problems that may be developing. For example:

  • Elevated blood pressure can be an indicator of too much sugar in the blood.

  • Extra fluid in the cardiovascular system is often the body’s attempt to dilute toxic blood sugar levels.

After that lagoon experience, I can tell you—you don’t want to get too close to the iceberg when it rolls.

The truth is, you don’t have to be paranoid. But so many medical “treatments” are focused only on moving a number down, like lowering blood pressure. If you suppress the number but don’t change the underlying disease, have you truly made someone healthier?

Not to say medication isn’t a useful tool while working on the cause. But if you only treat the symptom, you’re left with a false sense of security.

Just like with ED.

How about we take a proactive approach and focus on prevention and true healing—treating the cause rather than just reducing symptoms? You can think you have the strongest boat out there, but if an iceberg can sink the Titanic, I wouldn’t get too cocky.

Address the small things now, so you never sink your ship!

God Bless,

Dr. Dan

 

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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.