The City of Sturgeon Bay was recently featured in a state publication for its 2020 economic development efforts.  Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward authored the article in the League of Wisconsin's Municipalities' "The Municipality" magazine.  He credits good partnerships with Door County organizations that help to deal with problems larger than what a local government's capacity is to solve them. Destination Sturgeon Bay, Destination Door County, and Door County Economic Development Corporation were instrumental in making the best out of a difficult situation during a tourist season impacted by the pandemic.

The featured article also highlighted the city's actions during the health emergency last year.  The managing of local elections and the securing of funds for development projects in Sturgeon Bay were vital. You can read Mayor Ward's article titled "Economic Development During and After the Pandemic" here.