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Dear Friends,

My son Nathan got kicked in the face HARD while playing soccer junior year of high school (so much for a non-contact sport). While he was initially diagnosed with a concussion, he kept complaining that it wasn’t his head but his jaw that hurt. So we had Dr. Sherry Joseph, DDS take some pictures and BOOM there it was- a broken jaw. 

Lesson one: DOCTOR – listen to the patient. 
Lesson two: PATIENT – advocate for yourself.
 
Anyway, Nathan had to have his jaw wired shut for over a month and he quickly became tired of soups and smoothies. One day he decided to “shake things up” and blended a hamburger and french fries for dinner.  After lots of gagging and choking, turns out blending vs. chewing are vastly different culinary experiences.😂

From a nutrient perspective, the blender burger and fries was great in that it’s been turned to liquid, which is how food will best be absorbed. The problem with blending is that it misses the benefits of chewing.

Chewing allows us to taste the food we eat. While tasting food gives us pleasure; its  purpose is to inform the digestive tract of the nutrient make-up of your food: carbs, fats, and protein. Depending on what you are eating, different digestive enzymes activate and prepare to break down whatever is coming down the pipe. Chewing is important because it slows your eating pace down and strengthens your teeth, oral and nasal cavity, and supports proper breathing. 
 
WOW- Who knew eating could be so geeky!
 
So digest this: If you want to be healthier, try eating food that takes some effort to chew. Yes, eat whole foods that take some chewing and tasting. Your body will love you for giving it nourishment that has value!

If you frequently experience GI symptoms- heartburn, gas, bloating, fatigue, irregular bowel movements- your digestive tract may need a little extra help beyond chewing. Talk to us- we are happy to provide you with tips and tools to target specific needs. Here are a few that are always on rotation in the Francis household:

You should feel energized after you eat. If you don’t then a protocol with Zypan may be the first step to digestive wellbeing. The ingredients in Zypan (digestive enzymes and acid) support proper digestion, starting in the stomach, to help to reduce bloating and reflux. When the gut stabilizes and you can properly digest food, wellness is in reach.

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The bitter herbs in this Mediherb blend give the digestive system a powerful jumpstart before meals by activating digestive enzymes, stimulating bile flow from the gallbladder, and promoting a responsive digestive tract. 

Click here for a pdf on DiGest Forte

Enzycore is a powerful digestive aid made of 2 enzymes for digesting fat, 2 for proteins and 2 for carbohydrates. It is powerful and will help with any gut protocol. Great support if you’re suffering from bloating or gas after eating.

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.