Ace is the Place

On a recent visit to Omaha, NE to see our daughter Rachel and son-in-law Steven, Dr. Jean and I ran some errands with Rachel. We stopped at Ace Hardware to get a few things, and since we drove to Omaha, I meandered off on my own and decided to knock a few items off my Fleet Farm List. Yes – it is a list that never ends.

Anyway, the Ace hardware employees were incredible! Menards and Home Depot have also been great with helping me find everything I need for all of my summer projects. 
This got me thinking- the help I had from the Ace employees is really what we strive to do for our patients. Yes, we actually do some of the physical work for you in that we provide adjustments and perform therapies. But if you think about it, the most important part of our job is to give you tools that you can use to fix your body – your house for life! 

I don’t know about you, but most of my house projects are graded on how many expletives were used in the process.😄While my handiness on projects has improved as I have gotten more patient, Johnny Fix It I am not!  I need instruction. The same goes for “house projects” like exercise, sleep hygiene, and nutrition. All of these tools are like DIY projects for the body. You’ll get more out of them when they are done properly. 

Understand, our job is to give you tools to optimize your health and well-being, as well as guidance on how to use them. The fun part: you get to select which tools you’d like to utilize, and which “project” to tackle first! With exercises, I often tell patients to pick 3 that resonate and spend a few minutes doing them each morning. Come on, just pick up a hammer and use it.😄 We might also suggest a supplement that you may or may not choose to start right away. Whatever the case, tools become a liability if used improperly, and they’re no good collecting dust in the shed. 

The more you do, the less you will rely on us, or any other health care provider.  That should be empowering.  Some people don’t want to be active in their own body remodel. But at a base level, we should all have the handbook for our own maintenance care.

Below are a few supplements that build a strong foundation and support general maintenance of your overall health. 

BONUS:
Suppressing vs. Supporting Inflammation video clip (1:20 min watch)  

When you have questions, know that we are here to guide you.
God Bless,
Dr. Dan

Catalyn
Cod Liver Oil
Turmeric Forte
  • Whole food multi vitamin that helps bridge nutritional gaps in the diet and encourages healthy cell function 

  • Good source of vitamin A, D, B6, Thiamin and Riboflavin

  • Fatty multiple that supports general health and helps bridge the omega-3 gap

  • Contains Vitamins A,D,E and CoQ10

  • Cod liver oil (60 sec video clip) 

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.