The Wonderful World About Triggers...

Dear Friends,

I recently found out my college roommate has a rare form of cancer.  I was able to reconnect with him which was a positive that came out of the negative. He asked for some suggestions regarding some supplements that help decrease the negative effects of chemo and radiation without affecting their efficacy. We gave him those supplements (SP Cleanse and SP Detox) and he has done great!

But we really spent a lot of time trying to get him out of Eeyore mode. Yes, Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh! It is a polite way of saying “victim mode”. My roommate had always had that sort of personality. Victimology is a dangerous place to live because it suggests that you have no control over your destiny or outcomes.

Hmm…There are plenty of outlier cases but most of the cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome (ie. type 2 diabetes) and cancer victims in our country are not actually victims but accomplices.

Ouch! That isn’t what we want to hear. Believe me, most of us have genetic predispositions but that means if I live balanced, then I can avoid the fate of my forefathers.  

Personally I have already outlived my grandfather on my dad’s side by 5 years and in 5 more, will pass my dad. Yet I have a patient with lung cancer who never smoked. So sometimes s**t happens but most of the time we can impact outcomes with attitude and lifestyle.

The majority of western lifestyle diseases are actually accomplice diseases. You shouldn’t take offense to this but feel empowered! It means you have the ability to impact the outcome. We live in the greatest county in the world EVER- LIKE EVER- yet our political parties try to put us in victim mode so that we rely on them. It is a shame because that shackles those that believe it. It can create a cycle of dependency.

Heath freedom relies on seeking advice and options that will heal and strengthen over time releasing you from dependence of drugs, surgeries, therapy etc. I frankly love when people pop in after years and say they haven’t needed me because they finally started doing the exercises and other lifestyle changes that were suggested.

The Eagles in their song “Get Over It” offer some pointed advice: “Victim of this, victim of that, my daddy’s to thin and my mamma’s to fat, Get over it….”

So undo your shackles, and get over the victimhood mentality if that is were you live

It is better to live in Tiggers’ world than Eeyores’. You will get quite a bounce in your step.

God Bless,
Dr. Dan

SP Cleanse
SP Detox Balance

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.