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Your Membership in the Door County Visitor Bureau supports all the work we do to promote Door County as a single destination. It's the strength in our unity that makes Door County a better place to live and great place to visit. In exchange for your support, we do everything we can to promote your business and offer the support you need to succeed as well as provide access to a variety of highly effective marketing opportunities available to you because of our combined efforts.
Your membership now includes:
Click HERE for a "Non-Lodging" InnLine Contract for your page on DoorCounty.com
Click HERE for a "Lodging" InnLine Contract for your page on DoorCounty.com
Your basic page includes the following: One main photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website, custom map with written directions and, an interactive presence on our County-wide Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
We also offer a variety of additional features to make the most of your online presents. Please contact Cathy Lynch for more information and pricing: cathy@doorcounty.com (Additional photos; unlimited text; vacancy calendar display; web-based contact page; secured shopping cart, etc.)
NOTE: With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs - instead of designing a costly website. Contact Phil Berndt with questions: phil@doorcounty.com
Are You Located Within The Door County Tourism Zone? The following municipalities have joined together to create the Door County Tourism Zone: Town of Baileys Harbor; Town of Egg Harbor; Village of Egg Harbor; Village of Ephraim; Town of Gibraltar; Town of Jacksonport; Town of Liberty Grove; Town of Nasewaupee; Town of Sevastopol; Village of Sister Bay.
If your business is located within the Door County Tourism Zone, you qualify for the Zone's $350 flat fee for membership through July 31st of 2008. (This rate is not pro-rated)
Click HERE for a Membership Contract within the DCTZ Click HERE to learn more about the DCTZ
Businesses Located Outside of the Door County Tourism Zone
Membership Dues for Businesses located outside of the DCTZ (City of Sturgeon Bay and South - excluding the Town of Nasewaupee) are based on business type and size - to calculate your annual membership investment, click on a Category below for more information and downloadable applications. (A 1% rate increase will be added to the 2007 dues schedule) (NOTE: I am revising Membership Contracts for 2008. Please do not be concerned if your contract still says 2007)
If you require additional help, please contact Phil Berndt, Membership Director of the Door County Visitor Bureau at: phil@doorcounty.com or by calling the Door County Visitor Center at: (920)746-6663 or 868-3521 ext. 809 (NOTE: I am revising Membership Contracts for 2008. Please do not be concerned if your contract still says 2007)
Click on the Category that best describes your Business resorts, motels, inns, multiple cottages, campgrounds
single home, condo, cabin or cottage (single units only) Manufacturing/Processing/Contracting (Business located outside of Door County) Individual Associate (Individuals without a business) (Any Individuals and/or Businesses offering additional support toward the Bureau's General Marketing Fund and/or specific marketing campaigns to further the promotion of Door Count as a Premier Tourist Destination)
There are many different membership categories. If you're business didn't fit into one of the categories listed here, Please contact me, Phil Berndt, the Bureau's Membership Director, to talk about membership options. Via e-mail at: phil@doorcounty.com or ext.809 at: (920)746-6663 ~ 868-3521 ~ 800-527-3529
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Membership Investment Schedule - Lodging - Multiple Units
resorts, Hotels, motels, inns, cottages & Campgrounds (2 or more units) Minimum Membership Dues for all categories - $ 358.00
A. COTTAGES, MOTELS, RESORTS, SUITES, LODGES, INNS (2 OR MORE UNITS) Annual dues investment: $105.00 per unit, 1 or 2 bedrooms $123.00 per unit, 3 or more bedrooms Plus all applicable in "E" or "F" below.
B. REAL ESTATE OF OTHER AGENTS representing and providing transient rental services for other parties and who desire promotional and referral services from the Bureau must comply with (A) above for every unit they represent. The agent must also be a member in good standing of the Bureau and comply with the dues schedule as determined for Professionals.
C. CAMPGROUNDS & TRANSIENT TRAILER PARKS Annual dues investment: $358.00 for 1 - 25 sites $423.00 for 26 - 50 sites plus $ 4.85 per site from 51 and up plus all applicable in "E" or "F" below
D. APARTMENT AND CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS (Non-transient). Developers or real estate agents who wish to use Bureau publications, InnLine, or other services in selling new developments must be members of the Bureau and comply with the dues schedule as determined for Professionals.
E. TO ALL CATEGORIES ABOVE, ADD THE FOLLOWING: Golf course - 9 holes or par 3 - 9 holes add $358.00 Golf course - 18 holes add $425.00 Golf course - 27 holes add $475.00 Golf course - 36 holes add $522.00 Driving range, tennis courts, mini-golf (for free) add $109.00 Docking facilities (gas for sale, slips, etc.) add $159.00 Docking facilities (slips only, for rent) add $109.00 Charter fishing (fee paid by participant) add $213.00 Gift shop, groceries, etc. (each) add $159.00
F. Restaurant, bar or a combination thereof, add the following:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If an accommodation owner leases or provides space to another person or party to provide one of the services listed above, the accommodation owner is responsible for the additional dues investment.
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos, unlimited descriptive text, vacancy calendar display, web-based Contact Page. The Online Store, with Secured Shopping Cart feature, is $150/year.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building their own site. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here)
August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Single Vacation Rental Door County Visitor Bureau August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
HOME, CONDOMINIUM UNIT, COTTAGE or CABIN For 2 or more units, Click Here
FAQ About Vacation Home/Cottage Rental
Annual dues investment: $328.00 Optional web enhancements at $50/yr per feature** Four Additional Photos, unlimited descriptive text, vacancy calendar display, web-based Contact Page. (all 4 = $160)
(All for less than $41.00 a month)
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
Our Vacation Rental members have been very verbal about the effectiveness of our services, website and individual InnLine features to secure bona fide renters for their property. As you know, the number one reason for not making a reservation is "Fear of the Unknown". With the added photographs, unlimited descriptive text and Vacancy Calendar display, your bases are covered.
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos, unlimited descriptive text, vacancy calendar display, web-based Contact Page. (All four for $160.)
The Online Store, with Secured Shopping Cart feature, is $150/year.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building their own site. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here)
August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Restaurants, Bars & Taverns Door County Visitor Bureau August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
To establish your annual dues investment for your Restaurant, Bar or Tavern (or a combination thereof) use the following ranges of annual gross income.
Click HERE to Print out a Restaurant Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos U nlimited descriptive text (for menu, specialties, services or upcoming events),Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish. - you could even post your nightly specials with your current menu!
Internet Sales? Your Online Store, with Secured Shopping Cart feature, is available for less than $10.50/month at $150/year.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here)
August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Retail/Shopping
To establish your annual dues investment for your Retail/Shopping business use the following ranges of annual gross income:
Annual gross income: up to $500,000-----$358.00** $500,001 to $1 million-----$479.00 $1 million to $2 million-----$887.00 over $2 million---$1379.00
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Recreation
Including Amusements, Commercial Attractions & Golf Courses Minimum annual dues investment for all categories: $ 354.00
Attractions, Amusements, Excursions, Tours, Charter Fishing boats: Annual gross income: under $20,000-----$358.00** $20,001 to $100,000-----$479.00 $100,001 to $200,000-----$1,048.00 $200,001 to $500,000-----$1,572.00 $500,001 to $1 million-----$2,093.00
Golf Courses (not part of lodging facility) 9 holes-----$358.00 18 holes-----$479.00 27 holes-----$545.00 36 holes-----$582.00
If business includes a restaurant, determine additional dues by the following annual gross income amounts for food and beverage sales as follows:
Annual gross income: Up to $250,000-----$479.00 $250,001 to $500,000-----$690.00 $500,001 to $750,000-----$1023.00 $750,001 to $1 million-----$1379.00 over $1 million-----$1723.00
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events, etc.), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Service
To establish your annual dues investment for your Service business use the following ranges of annual gross income:
Annual gross income: up to $500,000-----$358.00** $500,001 to $1 million-----$479.00 $1 million to $2 million-----$887.00 over $2 million-----$1379.00
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Firms & Professionals
Firms are defined as businesses with licensed professional personnel such as Real Estate, Medical, Accounting & Law Firms.
Annual dues investment: $358.00.**
Click Here to Print Out Membership Contract
Special note: Real estate or other agents representing and providing transient rental services for other parties and who desire promotional and referral services from the Bureau must comply with (A) on the Lodging Investment Schedule for every unit they represent. No exceptions. The agent must also be a member in good standing of the Bureau and comply with the dues schedule as determined for Professionals above.
Individual Licensed Professionals working in a Non-Member Firm (Access to ALL advertising opportunities)
Annual dues investment: $172.00.**
Click Here to Print Out Membership Contract
Any business operated out of the residence of an individual - employing immediate family ONLY, qualifies for the Home-based Business Category.
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Manufacturing/Processing/Contracting
Including Distributors, Fruit Growers & Wholesalers
The annual Bureau membership investment for the above business type is $354
Honorary memberships above the $358.00 amount are also available in the following increments:
Silver Membership-----$500 Gold Membership-----$750 Platinum Membership-----$1,000
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! As more and more customers are looking for the source of their goods, your public exposure becomes more important - and we can help. Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Associate Members
In the past, businesses without a physical location in Door County were not eligible for Bureau Membership - until recent. Businesses physically located outside of Door County but doing business in Door County through salespeople, representatives and/or delivery or serving the traveling public are now eligible for Associate Membership in the Door County Visitor Bureau.
Associate members are promoted to our network of members but ,not the general public, through our Members' website at: DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org and participation in Bureau functions and Member oriented programs, including the Spring Thing Trade Show, Bureau Mixers and Bureau Cafes. Associate members may participate in our member-to-member e-mail program, request member contact sheets and utilize the Bureau’s mailing label program.
Other benefits offered to Associate Members
Annual dues investment $530.00
Click Here to Print out Associate Membership Contract
August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Associate Membership BenefitsAs an Associate Member of the Door County Visitor Bureau, your support strengthens our efforts to promote Door County as a premier travel destination which, in turn, strengthens our members and builds the need for your products and services.
We really appreciate your support and would like to make you aware of some of the tools available to our Associate Members for the promotion of their products and services. Keep in mind that we are always looking for new ways to help our members find you so, if we could serve you better, please don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Phil phil@doorcounty.com
Phil Berndt, Membership Director of the Door County Visitor Bureau
Business-to-Business postings on our Members' Site at: www.DoorCountyVisitorBureau.org Promote your products and services to businesses throughout Door County - free of charge..
Access to Membership Mailing Labels • Label Formatted in an Adobe Acrobat PDF file sent via e-mail – free • Label format on plain paper – free • Label format on labels supplied by Member (Avery 5160 or equivalent) – free (Labels printed on Avery 5160 style adhesive mailing labels - $10.00)
Opportunities to participate in Door County networking opportunities such as the Door County Visitor Bureau’s Spring Thing Trade Show to be held on May 1st of 2008 - or, Bureau Mixers (casual networking events held bi-monthly from January - May) and the Annual Meeting held the Wednesday after Sister Bay's Fall Fest near the end of October each year. (October 24th, 2008?)
Participation in our e-Reminder program - a simple but effective e-mail notification system used to keep you aware of events and opportunities available to the Door County business community.
Bureau Cafes - an opportunity to present an informational "class" on a topic that falls under your business's specialty.
Business-to-Business e-mail program - members are invited to submit infrequent "business-to-business" notices via our secured e-mail network to business throughout Door County - free of charge. Our list currently reaches over 1,500 local business recipients. Some restrictions may apply. Please see: for additional information.
Membership Investment Schedule - Service Non-Profit Organizations (Click HERE to see rates for Tourism Based Non-Profit Arts/Humanities/Attractions)
Non-Profit organizations that are recognized by the Federal Government as 501 (c) 3 and are physically located in Door County are eligible for a complimentary Bureau membership. Participation in optional fee or subscription based services will be charged accordingly.
Annual dues investment waived
Click Here to Print out a non-profit Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! As more and more customers are looking for the source of their goods, your public exposure becomes more important - and we can help. Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Tourism Based Non-Profit Arts/Humanities/Attractions For Example: Non-profit Organizations who regularly charging an admission fee/donation)
Non-Profit organizations that are recognized by the Federal Government as 501 (c) 3 and are physically located in Door County are eligible for a complimentary Bureau membership. Participation in optional fee or subscription based services will be charged accordingly.
Annual dues $350 Click Here to Print out a non-profit Membership Contract
** Membership now includes a basic InnLine page to better promote ALL of our members on DoorCounty.com! As more and more customers are looking for the source of their goods, your public exposure becomes more important - and we can help. Your basic page includes the following: One photo, your business logo, 500 characters of descriptive test, links to your e-mail and website address, list of your amenities, map with your location indicated, presence on the In-County Kiosk System
(Kiosks available 24/7 at: Door County Visitor Center, Northport Pier, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor)
Additional enhancements are available at a cost of $50/year, per feature: Four Additional Photos Unlimited descriptive text (for menus, specialties, services or upcoming events), Web-based Contact Page - allows customers to e-mail you from anywhere.
And, our new web-based editor makes it possible to update photos and text any time you wish - as many times as you wish.
Internet Sales? For many, the Online Store featured on DoorCounty.com is used to entice new customers by showcasing some of your most popular items on our website or your own. With our Secured Shopping Cart feature, you’ll have your online store up and running in no time – and, not only is it easy to incorporate into your own website, you also avoid the hassles of having to add another Visa/MC account to your book work. Less than $10.50/month.
** With this professional online presence, many of our members are taking advantage of "web forwarding" to meet their web site needs as an alternative to building a second site on their own. (To see an example of "web forwarding", Click Here) August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 Investment Schedule
Membership Investment Schedule - Home-Based Businesses
Businesses that qualify for the home-based business rate are individuals who reside in Door County and work out of their local home or vehicle. Businesses that qualify for this membership category must not own, rent or lease off-site retail or office space and must not employ anyone outside of the home.
Annual dues investment - $ 172.00
Click Here to Print out Membership Contract
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