New Community Investment Fund Supports Local Initiatives

By Julie Gilbert President/CEO, Destination Door County

As a Community Shared Values organization that balances sustainability for our businesses, organizations, and our environment, Destination Door County’s (DDC) Board of Directors, along with commissioners from the Door County Tourism Zone, recognized it was essential to better support our municipalities and other organizations because of the increased demands on local tourism infrastructure.

An initial task force was formed together with Tourism Zone Commissioners, DDC’s Board of Directors and other community leaders throughout the county, and with help and facilitation from the Door County Community Foundation, the Community Investment Fund was created. The program was designed to follow Wisconsin State Lodging tax statute in order to ensure compliance with state room tax laws.

We look forward to seeing projects that are strategic, have long-term impact, that cross municipal boundaries and benefit many. AND, projects that are not only good for visitors but also benefit our residents.

The visitor economy benefits residents with the following:

When people visit Door County, they spend money here creating jobs for our families.

Generates incremental tax dollars providing economic opportunities.

Supports the amenities that enhance our quality of life.

The Community Investment Fund, created in partnership with the Tourism Zone and Destination Door County, with the Door County

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Destination Door County’s Mission Statement

To inspire travel that drives community enhancement. Through innovation and partnerships, we will share stories of Door County’s people and places, deliver world-class experiences, strengthen the industry, work to ensure all travelers feel welcome and preserve Door County’s way of life and its natural resources.

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I will respect the water’s vast and unpredictable beauty and practice water safety at all times.

I will honor the local culture and traditions by exploring with an open heart and mind.

I will follow the trails and paths letting only my mind wander.

I will discover my sense of wonder while finding new and undiscovered places.

I will embrace nature’s wild spirit leaving it perfectly unchanged.

I will do my part to preserve, protect, and care for Door County, always.