Averages

Dear Friends,

A couple of years ago, a farmer came in for a visit around the end of a very rainy June, and he was lamenting about the weather. “You know, we get all this rain from April to June. Then it will be bone dry in July and August and the weather man will say it was an average year for moisture.” He continued, “That’s not how it works. If you take one foot and put it in a bucket of ice cold water and place your other foot in a bucket of scalding water, on average you should be comfortable – but you are not.”

That is a great observation. Patients do this all the time with their health. I see people go from gorging on junk food to fasting; from training like an Olympian to couch potato and back again. Neither extreme is sustainable. Heck, we are like that politically – we let the far left and far right choose the candidates and they say they will govern in the middle. Never do.

Politics, health, weather… all can feel like a pendulum. Sometimes, you simply want to jump off the swing and land in the middle. Like the stock market, it’s hard to time and you can go broke trying.

Here is some health/life advice. Number one: don’t settle for average. We were given way to many blessings and gifts by our creator. Shoot for exceptional. “Aim high, miss high.” One of my favorite mentors taught me that when I was on his campaign cabinet for United Way. Better to aim high and fall short than aim low and hit the target. 

Number two: Look for lifestyle modifications that will yield the greatest return for the least investment. Even if you’re aiming high, you don’t always have to go to extremes to get there. Here are a few examples.

Freebie 1 – Get more sleep!

Freebie 2 – Get off your butt and move. Motion is lotion –  I don’t care how much, just get moving.

Freebie 3 – Live with a mindset of gratitude. When you do, the blessings that will appear in your life will flood you with abundance – not just materially, but emotionally and spiritually.

Number three: Be the tortoise, not the hare. I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of sprinting into the new year with dozens of resolutions, just to burn out by January 10th. Take your time. Choose a new life-giving habit to commit to every month until it becomes second nature. You could start with one of the freebies above.Emoticon Logo Png Smiley Face Emoji

Health isn’t complicated, we just make it that way. So dry off your feet and get going! Invest in yourself. You’re worth it.

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God Bless,

Dr. Dan

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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.