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Dear Phil,
It is hard to believe that it is already August! Such a great summer we are having! I know I am already thinking about getting our boys back to school, and what they need in preparation for that. BUT, it is never too late to seize the moment with a much-needed break we all should take to recharge and renew. And there is no better place than here in our own backyard!
As we have participated in many events throughout Door County with our Care for Door County booth, I have had the privilege of participating in a few of them, such as the Evenings in Ephraim and the Sturgeon Bay Sidewalk Sale. It has been wonderful to see the smiling faces of visitors and residents enjoying themselves! We will be out and about the rest of the Summer and Fall so please come and say hi and don’t forget to sign The Pledge! The Pledge is a reminder that we all need to do our part by traveling sustainably to preserve our natural wonders, outdoor spaces, and cultural traditions for generations to come. It is to continue to respect each other and treat everyone with kindness. We want to share our home with others and show them that Door County is truly a special place.
Enjoy the month of August and I do hope to see you out and about throughout the County!
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In June we worked with Sam Li, a cinematographer out of Madison, to create a video highlighting summer in Door County. The entire video was shot via drone. The video was launched on our social channel Tuesday, July 26 and has nearly 22k views already.
Check it out, here.
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Door County in the Media
A few recent media hits for Door County include:
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Naperville (IL) Magazine ran a full-page “Weekender” story in their July 2022 issue about visiting Rock Island State Park. Check out the online version of the story on NapervilleMagazine.com.
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Travel +Leisure online ran an article featuring Sister Bay in a story titled, “10 Best Small Towns in Wisconsin for Serene Views, Charming Hotels, and Delicious Food.” View the story on travelandleisure.com.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a story July 11, 2022, highlighting Savory Spoon Cooking School’s owner, Janice Thomas. Read the online version of the story on jsonline.com.
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Milwaukee Magazine ran a story in their July issue highlighting Peninsula State Park. Check out the online version on milwaukeemag.com.
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TravelAwaits.com ran a story July 16, 2022, featuring Door County titled “15 Beautiful Places to Escape the Summer Heat.” Read the story on travelawaits.com.
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Help Us Get Internet Fiber to Your
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Door County has hired a Broadband Coordinator and established a Broadband Committee to help guide the deployment of Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) throughout Door County. In addition, your local municipality has a committee that is working at a local level. | |
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We need all residents, property, and business owners to participate in this survey to show what internet services are in place in the County. It is projected to cost $140 million for Fiber to the Premise in Door County. It is critical for us to obtain as much Federal and State funding as possible and not leave anyone behind. Every survey completed can help:
- The State obtain more federal funding for Fiber.
- The County and Municipalities qualify and apply for more State and Federal grants to help pay for Fiber to the premise.
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We need you to complete this short 10-minute survey that includes an internet speed test from your home or business (or both) at fibernetdoorcounty.org. | |
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Exchange Day - August 1st, 2022
Exchange Day is a nationwide celebration created to raise awareness of the valuable role international exchange participants play in our communities as they share their culture with residents and visitors, and learn about life in the United States through their own eyes.
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We are very grateful for the 466 students who are spending the summer with us this year. When you interact with one of our Exchange Visitors, please take a moment to introduce yourself, and thank them for choosing Door County for their Summer Work Travel program. We are honored to be their ambassadors, and without their help, many of our businesses couldn’t operate during our peak business season. View the Summer Work Travel exchange program Fact Sheet | |
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DDC staff members have gotten out and about this summer and have loved every minute of spending time in our communities! Our green Care for Door County outreach tent is stocked up with visitor information, lots of fun giveaways, and great information about our Care for Door County initiative. Have you picked up your Care for Door County shirt yet? We keep these on hand at our outreach tent, so please stop by to say hello next time you see us at a festival or farmer’s market! | |
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Leave No Trace Tuesday @ Fish Creek Park
With Fish Creek’s Weed Warriors
August 16th, 2022 5-7 pm @ Fish Creek Park
9375 Park Pl, Fish Creek, WI 54212 (Across from Pen Park entrance)
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Join DDC staff, fellow partners & Door County neighbors for Leave No Trace Tuesday - a monthly community mixer held on the third Tuesday of each month, where we get our hands dirty while working together to give Door County's green spaces a little extra love.
This month, we’re partnering up with Fish Creek’s Weed Warriors for a crash course on invasive species!
Meet at the entrance of Fish Creek Park to brush up on Door County's Leave No Trace 7 Principles & sign the Door County Pledge, grab a snack, and try to figure out how this summer is moving by so quickly. After that, we'll be tackling invasive species while enjoying the hidden gem trails of Fish Creek Park. We'll provide work gloves, rubber gloves, garbage bags, and all necessary supplies - you just provide the elbow grease!
You're invited to stop by for a half hour or to stay the whole time - bring friends, family, neighbors, classmates, and co-workers... the whole crew is welcome and encouraged to spend some time together in the fresh air while picking up a few tips for controlling invasives at home!
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We Did It!
3rd Sign-Up Event Reached A New High
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When we came up with the idea of holding a Social Security Sign-up Day in Door County, the intent was to make it easier for Host Employers to help their international students complete this important step, without having to bring each of them to Green Bay - but we never expected it to make the huge difference that it has! | |
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With the addition of a third event this year, we were able to help 48 Partner Businesses get 305 of their Summer Work Travel students signed up for their Social Security Numbers - and that's 61% of this year's SWT program participants!
At 150 miles round trip from Ephraim to the SSA office, and back, this year's efforts would have saved our partners 45,750 unnecessary miles on the road if they had to drive each student to Green Bay. At 25mpg in June/July that cost could have been almost $8,000.
We also saved them 1,830 work hours in the car, which comes out to nearly 46 forty-hour work weeks of time! (And that's if they could get down and back from their appointments within 3 hours.)
Even more rewarding are the smiles and excitement we see on the faces of each student. This is a BIG deal for them and, as government interactions are often intimidating, you can see a big weight lifted from their shoulders when they are greeted with a big welcome and a Thank You for choosing Door County for their program destination!
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Care for Door County T-Shirt Campaign | |
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our Care for Door County t-shirt campaign to benefit the Door County Green Fund. T-shirts are $20 each and are available in two colors. The best part? ALL proceeds benefit the Door County Community Foundation’s Green Fund, which invests in environmental education, funds land preservation, protects native species and supports other types of “green” projects in Door County. This is a great way to give back to the community while supporting the Care for Door County initiative.
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