Door County Economic Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Door County Economic Development Corporation is located in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Door County Economic Development Corporation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Door County Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Door County Economic Development Corporation generated $597.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $610.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF DOOR COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT AND ADVOCACY - DCEDC PROVIDES PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF ALL BUSINESSES IN DOOR COUNTY, REGARDLESS OF SIZE OR SECTOR. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023 INCLUDE: 1) CONNECTED STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS TO BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN DOOR COUNTY, CREATING AN UNDERSTANDING OF SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES, 2) FACILITATED HIGH SCHOOL JOB FAIR FOR 43 BUSINESSES TO ADDRESS 555 STUDENTS REGARDING JOB AND YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES, 2) ENGAGED STUDENTS FROM 5 HIGH SCHOOLS IN MANUFACTURING MONTH BY FACILITATING TOURS IN 12 DOOR COUNTY MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, 3) PROMOTED DOOR COUNTY'S NEW CNC MACHINING PROGRAM TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND ATTRACT STUDENT AND BUSINESS INTEREST, 4) PARTNERED WITH EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN WORKFORCE PROGRAMS AND BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, 5) COORDINATED BIENNIAL LEGISLATIVE DAYS EVENT, RESULTING IN 64 STUDENT AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS MEETING WITH 91 LEGISLATIVE OFFICES ON 6 STATE LEVEL ISSUES WITH VITAL IMPACT TO DOOR COUNTY (INCLUDING CHILDCARE, YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AND WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES), 6) ASSISTED PROPERTY OWNERS SEEKING TENANTS FOR RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND MATCHING ENTREPRENEURS WITH VACANT SPACES.ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH - DCEDC ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS IN DOOR COUNTY THROUGH THE CREATION OF A ROBUST ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023 INCLUDE: 1) COORDINATED ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAM WITH UW-GB SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, GRADUATING 10 PARTICIPANTS, 2) PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 50 ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING SITE-SELECTION, FINANCING, BUSINESS PLAN CONSULTATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES, 3) GUIDED FIVE ENTREPRENEURS TOWARD DEVELOPING BUSINESS PITCHES FOR LIGHTHOUSE LAUNCH CONTEST, 4) ADMINISTERED MORE THAN $500,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEW AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES.COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT - DCEDC PROVIDES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS TO PARTNERS IN DOOR COUNTY AND ENGAGES THEM IN ALL PROGRAMS AND MESSAGING TO EXTERNAL AUDIENCES TO ATTAIN SUCCESS COLLABORATIVELY. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023 INCLUDE: 1) FACILITATED MORE THAN 50 EARNED MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES FOR DCEDC AND DOOR COUNTY BUSINESSES, INCLUDING BROADCASTS, ARTICLES AND PODCASTS WITH DOOR COUNTY AND NORTHEAST WISCONSIN NEWS OUTLETS, 2) CREATED OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH APPRENTICE IN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AT DCEDC TO PROMOTE DOOR COUNTY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, 3) CREATED ORIGINAL VIDEO SERIES PROMOTING EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES AND EXPANSION PROJECTS, 4) INCREASED AWARENESS OF DOOR COUNTY BUSINESS SUCCESSES AND THE ADVANTAGES OF DOING BUSINESS IN DOOR COUNTY THOUGH DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA BY 40% OVER PREVIOUS REACH.SUSTAINABLE LIVING - DCEDC FOCUSES ON FACTORS EFFECTING THE LIVABILITY OF DOOR COUNTY FOR ALL SOCIOECONOMIC GROUPS AND / OR WHICH ARE IMPACTING BUSINESS GROWTH AND PROSPERITY. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023 INCLUDE: 1) PROMOTED DOOR COUNTY TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS THROUGH DIGITAL AND PRINT MARKETING, AND EARNED MEDIA, 2) COORDINATED DEVELOPER TOUR, WHICH HOSTED 16 LOCAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPERS TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT SITES IN STURGEON BAY, 3) PARTNERED WITH MUNICIPAL LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, 4) SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL THROUGHOUT DOOR COUNTY.


BUSINESS ATTRACTION, RETENTION AND EXPANSION - DCEDC WORKS TO RETAIN CURRENT BUSINESSES ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES IN DOOR COUNTY AND ASSISTS THEM TOWARD EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION AND FACILITATION REGARDING EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDING LABOR DATA AND PROJECTIONS TOWARD MAKING BUSINESS DECISIONS AND PROVIDING SITE SELECTION SERVICES FOR EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES. DCEDC ALSO WORKS WITH DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITIES AND PROPERTY OWNERS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT DOOR COUNTY, INCLUDING SPACES INTENDED FOR RETAIL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USERS. DCEDC MARKETS AVAILABLE SITES, WORKS WITH THE CITY OF STURGEON BAY TO PROMOTE LOCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND PROMOTES THE AREA FOR NEW BUSINESS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.


ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES - DOOR COUNTY, AND THE MIDWEST IN GENERAL, IS A HOTSPOT FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY. DCEDC PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ENTREPRENEURS INCLUDING BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING THROUGH REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS, AND LOCATION SELECTION ADVICE. DCEDC ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO MEET AND LEARN FROM THE SUCCESSES OF OTHERS. THROUGH ITS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS, DCEDC PROMOTES DOOR COUNTY ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND THEIR SUCCESSES IN DOOR COUNTY.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Stephens
Past Chair
$0
Tim Duquaine
Chair
$0
Ryan Hoernke
Vice Chair And Treasurer
$0
Dale Wiegand
Director
$0
Dan Tjernagel
Director
$0
David Ward
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$27,048
Related organizations$0
Government grants $56,628
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$305,390
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$389,066
Total Program Service Revenue$217,666
Investment income $11,816
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,445
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,580
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $597,296

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Door County Economic Development Corporation has awarded $49,103 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CADENCE INC

PURPOSE: FOCUS ON BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EXPORTING

$15,000

THERMA-TRON-X

PURPOSE: FOCUS ON BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EXPORTING

$15,000

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SEVASTOPOL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR INAUGURAL CNC PROGRAM FROM NWTC

$7,475

MARINE TRAVELIFT INC

PURPOSE: FOCUS ON BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EXPORTING

$11,628
View Grant Profile

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated
Independence, WI
$18,239,883
Community And Economic Development Associates
Chatfield, MN
$2,607,909
Sharing Our Roots
Northfield, MN
$855,573
New Covenant Community Development
Chicago, IL
$1,064,357
Chi Ishobak Inc
Dowagiac, MI
$4,106,888
Door County Economic Development Corporation
Sturgeon Bay, WI
$597,296
Center For Rural Policy And Development
Mankato, MN
$663,588
Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone
Mounds, IL
$590,897
Big Ideas Inc
New Ulm, MN
$645,665
Driftless Development Inc
Prairie Du Chien, WI
$362,907
Northern Transformation Corporation
West Branch, MI
$390,615
Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
Marshall, MI
$303,452
National Rural Economic Developers Association
Ankeny, IA
$256,968
Iowa Rural Development Council
West Des Moines, IA
$0
Global Partners Running Waters Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$0
Prairielands Library Exchange
Marshall, MN
$0
Harrison County Agriculture Society
Missouri Valley, IA
$148,798
Adams County Rural & Industrial Development Commission
Friendship, WI
$0
Oneida County Economic Development Corp
Rhinelander, WI
$0
Real Food Inc
Willmar, MN
$123,088
Mt Carmel Area Industrial Development Committee
Mt Carmel, IL
$138,475
Citizens Regeneration Lobby
Finland, MN
$93,848
River Valley Commons
Spring Green, WI
$0
Sainte Marie Foundation
Sainte Marie, IL
$0
Moville Community Development Association Inc
Moville, IA
$0

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or