Door County tourism is thriving, Port of Green Bay is delivering an economic bump to the region

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Heard On The Morning Show
A view of Lake Michigan
View from vacation rental near Gills Rock in Door County. Joe Tarr/ WPR

We look at how tourism activity in Door County has hit a record. Then we learn how the Port of Green Bay is creating an economic boost for the region.

Featured in this Show

  • Door County tourism is booming

    Tourists in Door County spent a record $466.5 million last year. As autumn comes around, how does this year compare so far? We get an update on the tourism industry for Door County and its businesses with a leader in the county’s commerce

  • The Port of Green Bay's economic benefit

    Recent data from the Port of Green Bay shows the port made more than $217 million of economic impact last year. That’s a $70 million increase from the previous report in 2017. The port’s top administrator explains what’s fueling the growth.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jon Jarosh Guest
  • Dean Haen Guest

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