Go for the Gold

Dear Friends,

Have you seen the movie The Boys in the Boat? I highly recommend it, and heard the book is even better. It’s a great story about the 1936 USA Olympic 8 man crew team’s quest for a gold medal in Germany. At the end of the movie, the main character has now aged and is walking with his grandson. When his grandson asks if he liked rowing in an 8 man crew, the man looks at his grandson and answers: “We always rowed as ONE.” 

I thought that was great, and of course saw an analogy to our health. When I moved to Plymouth 30 years ago, it seemed you went to one doctor for everything. Things have changed: now you go to see a specialist, a doctor with the absolute most knowledge of that body part or system. 

These doctors are great, BUT there is a problem. YOU aren’t a liver, a brain, a heart, a set of lungs or kidneys, a pancreas, a skeleton, a bladder, or a bag of intestines. You are one human being with many parts that row as one. Individual organs rarely have an issue that doesn’t spill over to another part of the whole. In fact, the reason I love team sports is that it exposes which teams have the best depth. 

My favorite football coach would often say, “You are only as strong as your weakest link.” Our bodies mirror that statement. Work only on your strengths and your weaknesses will become more apparent. To maintain optimal health, it is imperative that you advocate and coordinate your medical care so that your doctors are all on the same page.

So go for the gold and row, row, row, your boat- LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!

These are our starting line-up supplements:

Turmeric Forte: The MVP of herbs with its far-reaching health properties. Turmeric is best known for being anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, supporting multiple ailments as well as a strong immune response. 

Cod Liver Oil: Fatty multiple (Vitamins A, D, and E) that supports general health and helps provide anti-inflammatory omega-3s. Also contains CoQ10 , a powerful antioxidant.

Catalyn: Whole food multivitamin that helps bridge nutritional gaps in the diet and encourages healthy cell function for every cell on the team.

**Don’t forget now- Labor Day we’re offering 10% off our Health Care Bundle:

  • Drenamin– multiple with adrenal support for stress 
  • Cod Liver Oil– source of vitamins A,D, E, and fatty acids to support brain health 
  • Congaplex– for when they feel a cold or sickness coming on. Take 3 capsules 3 times a day at first sign of illness.
  • Min-Tran– calming agent made of sea kelp and alfalfa. Works great for tension, anxiety, mind racing, and sleeplessness. Our most popular supplement by far.


God Bless,

Dr. Dan 

 

Catalyn
Cod Liver Oil
Turmeric Forte

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.