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Chamber e-Reminder
Well, we did it. We survived the Dog Days of Summer. As a kid growing up along the waters of Green Bay, the Dog Days of summer where signaled by the arrival of a dense green mat of algae that thickened the water and garnished the “Filet-O-Fish® “ sandwiches we created with flat rocks and dead alewives. Ah, those where the days. Fact is, the term “dog days” has been around for thousands of years. Most every culture uses this term and it refers to the celestial dog known as Canis Major – Orion’s hunting dog. The head of this mythical hound contains the brightest star in the heavens – 22 times brighter and twice as big as our Sun – Sirius. During the month of February this giant white star twinkles and shimmers and even lights up the snow on a moonless night but, as the seasons turn and the Dog star falls in sync with the rising and setting of the Sun, the sweltering heat was blamed on their convergence. In fact, without air conditioning or ice cream, there was such a dramatic increase in crime, illness and death that businesses closed and everyone was forced out of the cities to cool off by the sea – and, the Summer Vacation was born. “Do you want me to turn this chariot around?” The rest is history.
Think Spring – with Fall plantings This year the Chamber is proud to present a stunning selection of spring flowering bulbs from Holland Beauty and a second chance to purchase “Door County USA” Daffodil bulbs as well as a variety of native wildflower mixtures created for your needs.
Check out our color brochure and order information online from our Members’ site at: http://www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org/Bulbs/2005.htm
Christmas Treasure Hunt The 4th Annual Christmas Treasure Hunt promotion will begin in September. This annual promotion is designed to encourage fall visitors to get a jump on their Christmas Shopping at our wonderful retail stores and enter to win a "Christmas Treasure". Deadlines to be included in this promotion are upon us – we need to hear from you before August 31st to be included in our printed materials. Letter to Retailers: http://www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org/ChristmasTreasureHunt/Retail2005.htm Letter to Lodging Members: http://www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org/ChristmasTreasureHunt/Lodging2005.htm
Your participation deadline is less than two weeks away! Is your InnLine Vacancy Calendar up-to-date? We have been receiving a lot of frustrated calls from potential visitors who have called a number of places listed as having availability on InnLine but, didn't have any rooms available. The integrity of this powerful marketing tool depends on your accurate reporting. If you are having any difficulty, please contact Cathy Lynch at: cathy@doorcounty.com Cathy can help with any of your InnLine questions. Also, be sure to review the amenities you have offered. Additions have been made to the list that may ably to you.
2006 Events Deb Kamark would like you to know of the terrific marketing opportunity available for your 2006 events - if you register NOW! This is the time of the year when national and regional publications ask for next year’s Calendar of Events. If you have something planned for 2006, please go to www.DoorCounty.com and make sure it is properly listed on the Calendar. Even with the greatest of care, your listing could have a typo that would make all the difference in the world. Please take the time to verify dates, times and places as well as making sure your event descriptions are complete and correct. If you need to submit an event, you can do it online from www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org or by clicking here: http://www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org/coe.htm
Business Help, Information, Classes, Resources, Etc… I’m continually wowed by the wealth of help and resources offered at the Door County Job Center. From bite-sized business classes to all out forums and conferences. The Door County Job Center offers a lot more than Job Search services and you’re invited to find out more. The Job Center is located behind the Phil-Mart (1009 Egg Harbor Road) in Sturgeon Bay and are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM or by calling 920-743-6915 or via e-mail: dcjc@charterinternet.net http://www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org/Chamber_Member_News/DoorCountyJobCenter/JobCenterNews.htm
Remember to check the Members’ website for updates and, let me know what you’re thinking.
Sincerely,
Phil
P.S. Are your business neighbors, members of the Chamber? If not, let them know that much of the information they need to learn about becoming a member – and, what we have to offer - is available on DoorCountyChamber.org or, simply by giving us a call. Our ability to reach more and more people is dependant upon everyone’s participation and yours is greatly appreciated.
Subscribing and Unsubscribing You are a member of the Door County Chamber’s, member e-mail list. This service is secured and password protected to prevent abuse. We will not release your e-mail address to anyone. If you want to be on this list, no action is required. If you would like to be removed, please send an email to imailsrv@doorcountychamber.org with "unsubscribe members" in the body. To subscribe, please e-mail Phil Berndt with the address(es) you would like to have added to: phil@doorcounty.com
Contact Information
Philip J. Berndt MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Door County Chamber of Commerce 1015 Green Bay Rd / PO Box 406 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
(920)746-6663 or (920)868-3521 ext. 809 e-mail: phil@doorcounty.com Main Web: www.DoorCounty.com Organizational Site: www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org
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