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Dear Friends,

I have a family that brings their children in regularly to get adjusted. They have four kids and are incredible parents. One of their sons was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. There’s a wide range on this scale, and it’s interesting to me that this is considered a disability.

On a recent trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, the mom shared that this son was really interested in seeing the shark tank. When he finally got to it, he stayed and watched for a very short time — maybe 30 seconds — and then moved on.

She was surprised that he didn’t seem more interested or spend more time observing. But when they got home and visited her parents, she overheard her son giving a lengthy, vivid description of what he had seen. The level of detail was astonishing. What he absorbed in 30 seconds would take most “neurotypical learners” an hour to process.

Hmm… disabled? No, not disabled at all — ridiculously gifted is more like it. Does he learn in a different manner than many children? Yes! Is he likely going to be writing paychecks for the kids he sits next to in class? Yes again.

Let’s stop boxing kids into labels. I’m not saying children on the spectrum don’t have challenges that require support to reach their full potential. But let’s also acknowledge that by expecting everyone to learn, connect, and interact with their surroundings in the same way, society has set some of them up for failure. How about we instead broadcast their successes and celebrate neurodivergence?

Herer are some helpful tips for these kids:

  1. Reduce sugar: Sugar spikes create erratic brain wave activity.

This starts with breakfast! Cut the cereal and donuts and instead opt for a breakfast with proteins and healthy fats:

  • Eggs + toast + avocado

  • Cottage cheese + fruit

  • Kodiak Cakes (a great high-protein pancake mix!) + peanut butter

  • Full-fat yogurt + granola

  1. Cut back on processed foods and/or choose organic grains. Most grains used in non-organic cereals, breads, and snacks are enriched or “fortified” with various vitamins and minerals. Food fortification became standard during the First and Second World Wars to help prevent nutritional deficiencies. While fortified foods certainly serve their purpose, the majority of Americans are now overeating fortified (and processed) foods.

Folic acid — the form of folate (vitamin B9) added to grains — is a known neurotoxin in high amounts. Folate, on the other hand, is totally different and essential to many processes in the body. Organic wheat is typically not enriched with folic acid.

God Bless,

Dr. Dan

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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.  

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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.