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Dear Friends,

When Dr. Jean and I moved to Plymouth and bought the late Dr. Patenaude’s practice we made a few immediate changes, one being to stop gowning every patient. Yes, all patients up to that point had to disrobe and put an exam gown on. The thought process of those old-timers was that you had to touch the back directly to provide the best care.

Well, we can treat your concerns easily enough without that hassle. One day in the early 90’s, Karen and I were in with a new patient who was glad to hear she didn’t have to don a gown. I wanted to feel her back spasms directly, so as she laid face down I began untucking her white T-shirt in order to get to her skin. I felt like a magician pulling a cloth out of their sleeve – her shirt just kept comin’ and comin’! Then, I saw her butt cheeks flinch 😳. I made eye contact with Karen, who was beet red from quietly laughing. She set down her clip board and had to walk out of the room. Yup, Karen just saw me give this poor woman an atomic wedgie. I wasn’t sure what to do, so I acted like nothing happened and told her that Karen would be back shortly to take an x-ray. UGH I was mortified! As luck would have it, she did return for a second visit. I never did see her wear another white T-shirt. 

I lucked out: I acted like nothing happened and everything worked out for both of us. In healthcare, ignoring signs…well it can be deadly. We hear all the time from patients who were told: “It wasn’t bad enough to treat yet.” So you’re telling me, you are driving the wrong direction, headed towards a cliff and you know it, but you’re going to keep driving that way until you reach the cliff’s edge? That seems nothing short of stupid. And dangerous.

Early intervention for any health concern limits not only your pain, but also the amount of time and money required to right your issue. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When I treat a whiplash injury in the first week to month after the accident, that patient improves way quicker than someone who waited a year before coming in. The same goes for back pain, reflux, heart issues…most all health concerns. Intervening early means intervening less!

So pull your head out of the sand and pay attention to your health, or you may find yourself wedged into a corner.

Ouch,

Dr. Dan

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.