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Dear Phil,
The last couple of months has been quite the whirlwind, but yet so beneficial as I continue to meet with residents, members of the business community, and elected officials. Learning about the accomplishments and challenges we face is necessary for moving forward together. I am grateful for the candor and insight as we work together to find collective solutions to the issues we all face as a premier destination.
Destination Door County is committed to supporting our communities and ensuring our organizational structure leverages the expertise our team has. We are in the process of identifying platforms that will provide more information to you about the efforts being carried out by our organization. We are committed to maintaining harmony between our marketing efforts and the necessary stewardship of our beautiful destination.
I also want to thank our Community Business Associations! They have been vital in helping and supporting me in getting to know the communities. We are working very closely with them to ensure that we coordinate our resources and support each other moving forward.
I encourage you to reach out to me at any time to have a conversation, share your ideas, concerns, and enthusiasm! It takes all of us, working together, to make a difference! My email is julie@doorcounty.com I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
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LET US KNOW 'WHAT'S NEW IN '22' | |
One of the requests we receive frequently from media outlets this time of year is what’s new? We are compiling a list of things that are new in Door County this year. Please let us know about new businesses, organizations, building renovations, expanded business offerings, and new events as well as noteworthy anniversaries (10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, etc) for businesses, events, organizations, etc. Please email info to jen@doorcounty.com by the end of February and we’ll include it on our online or printed materials on what’s new in Door County for 2022. | |
2022 OFFICIAL DESTINATION GUIDE
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The 2022 Official Destination Guide has arrived! Destination Door County is excited to announce the release of the Door County 2022 Official Destination Guide in conjunction with National Plan For Vacation Day, January 25, 2022. | | |
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN DOOR COUNTY HOSPITALITY WORKER THANK YOU CAMPAIGN | |
Two Door County hospitality workers were recently selected as winners in a hospitality industry thank you campaign conducted late last year to show appreciation for a job well done in what was a very busy 2021 tourism season. | |
2022 CO-OP ADVERTISING PROGRAM | |
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The 2022 Co-Op Marketing Program is OPEN and accepting sign-ups! DDC's Co-op program is designed to offer high-value advertising opportunities for any type of budget and this year's program offers exciting new offerings along with returning favorites. Ad space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis - sign up today.
Direct questions and ad contract submissions to Laura Bradley at laurab@doorcounty.com
Co-op Advertising Program | 2022 Ad Contract
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PARTNER PERK: GROUPS & MEETINGS
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We use our local expertise to turn meetings, retreats, reunions, or group trips into something meaningful and memorable. For partners currently listed on DoorCounty.com's Meetings and Group page, please take some time to review your listing and let us know about any changes or updates to ensure the information presented to operators and planners is accurate for 2022.
If you are interested in promoting your business to the group or meeting markets or have any questions, please contact Laura Bradley at laurab@doorcounty.com.
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JOB POSTING: We are experiencing a lot of job search activity on JobsInDoorCounty.com. Take a moment to make sure your Business Profile is complete and your positions are posted as we prepare to launch our recruitment campaigns. Great exposure at no cost to you!
J-1 VISA - BridgeUSA SUMMER WORK TRAVEL: Reports that the vast majority of winter participants got their visas, are a welcomed sign that most US Consulate offices are accepting J-1 Visa appointments again. Lots of students are already getting approvals for the upcoming summer season, so make sure you are working with your Sponsors to get your available positions filled. Learn about becoming a host employer, HERE!
J-1 VISA PROGRAM ADVOCACY: DDC recently added our support to a bi-partisan House Resolution in support of the J-1 Visa Summer Work Travel program. We regularly advocate on your behalf, to help ensure members of the House of Representatives understand that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to our economy and the national interests of the United States, and that Congress needs to prioritize their support of the program to ensure its future.
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Orlando magazine featured Door County in a travel story that was published online 1/3/2022 and in print (January ‘22 issue) by travel journalist Patricia Letakis. Read the online version of the story at OrlandoMagazine.com.
TravelAwaits.com included Door County on their list of 22 places to visit in 2022 in a story published on 1/1/2022 that included destinations from around the world. Check out the story on TravelAwaits.com.
NWI.com (The Times of Northwest Indiana) published a story about Door County headlined “Consider Door County for a Winter Getaway” that was published on 1/1/2022. Read the online version of the story at NWI.com.
The Door County Advocate’s story by Christopher Clough about “Celebrating New Year’s in Door County” that published on 12/22/2021 also ran in other outlets including the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as well as Yahoo! News.
WLUK FOX 11’s Good Day Wisconsin morning show included Door County on a segment that aired on 12/20/2021 about giving the gift of experiences for the holidays. Host Rachel Manek interviewed DDC spokesperson Jon Jarosh for the segment. Watch the clip on Fox11Online.com
Forbes online ran a travel feature about discovering Door County in the winter by travel journalist Adam Morganstern that was published on 1/25/2021. Read the winter story about Friluftsliv in Door County on Forbes.com.
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Arts Wisconsin & WI Arts Board:
Checking in on 2022
Arts Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Arts Board are hosting a series of “Checking-In" sessions in January and February 2022. These participatory sessions invite people involved in arts and creativity throughout the state to share updates, challenges, triumphs, lessons and opportunities to connect as we move into 2022. Sessions are organized by arts discipline and discussion prompts will include:
• Lessons learned
• Hopes and plans for 2022
• How a state arts agency (WI Arts Board) and a statewide service organization (Arts Wisconsin) can help realize those hopes and plans, and help deal with any barriers that you see related to those hopes and plans
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U.S. Travel Association:
2022 State of the Travel Industry
On February 2, join U.S. Travel President & CEO Roger Dow and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes for an exclusive update on the state of the American travel industry. U.S. Travel’s leadership will lay out a vision for the future of travel—including both short and long term priorities that will have a significant impact on our industry in the coming months, years and decades.
Registration for the livestream event is now open.
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Open Door Pride is seeking area businesses or community members who may be interested in vending, volunteering, or sharing an activity at this year's Pride Festival, which will be held on June 25th, 2022 at Martin Park.
Please contact vendor@opendoorpride.org to start a conversation about ways to get involved with this year's Festival!
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Door County Civility Project is conducting a survey of local businesses to determine training needs in customer service communications. Ensuring the most positive culture and work environment possible for your business and customers is important to your having a successful season, as well as your success as a business owner.
Add your voice by taking the survey.
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Birch Creek Music Performance Center needs volunteers throughout the year to support their educational mission by helping with campus beautification, ushering at concerts, staffing the concession stand, preparing the campus for academy participants and patrons, assisting with registration, gardening, and office work.
If you have an interest in volunteering, please visit our website to fill out and submit a volunteer form.
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Does our new format work for you? | |
We have updated the look and frequency of our Partner Newsletters, from biweekly to the start of each month, in hope of making it easier to stay apprised of issues that are important to you and our destination. If you appreciate the new changes or have a suggestion to make it better, please let us know. Send your feedback to Phil Berndt at phil@doorcounty.com Thank you - You are greatly appreciated! | | | | |
