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Dear Friends,

2024 is the 10th time I have had the privilege of voting in a presidential election. When I first started voting, I heard a quote from a commentator that I find more appropriate with each election cycle: “My happiness is not determined by who wins elections.”   

In the 10 elections over the last 40 years, 5 have been won by Democrats and 5 have been won by Republicans. If you vote along party lines and your happiness IS dependent on the party in power, that means you will be happy about half the time! Ugh! That’s a quick way to piss your life’s happiness away. I’ve even heard people talk about how they hope whatever party is in power fails. Hmm…how does that strengthen you as a citizen?

That reminds me of one of my first patients when I moved here (8 election cycles ago). I walked in the room and the woman had her arms crossed and lips pursed as she looked me right in the eye and said “I’ll have you know, I don’t believe in chiropractic!!!” Almost as if she was going to prove I  couldn’t help her. 

I smiled and said “Two things. Number one, chiropractic isn’t a religion so no need to believe in it. Second, if you don’t believe in chiropractic and you are sitting in a chiropractic office, that tells me all other options have failed. So you may want to start rooting for me!”   

She became one of my best referring patients. 

Life and health are a bit like politics. There are ups and downs for sure. But I feel when you live balanced and moderate, your peaks and valleys aren’t as steep. I’d encourage you to use this upcoming holiday season to seek unity instead of letting perceived differences fester. Get involved in your local community. Take a break from polarizing new sources and talk with the real people sitting across the table from you. You’ll see we fundamentally yearn for the same things out of life.

Remember to have faith in your God, not in your politicians.

For Republicans we recommend Ashwagandha – it will help mellow you out and bring you softly down from your high.

For Democrats we recommend Kava – the herb to help you step away from the edge.


God Bless,

Dr. Dan

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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.