The 40th anniversary of the awarding of the Industry of the Year Award is a reminder of the impact of Door County industry on the local economy. Sam Perlman of the Door County Economic Development Corporation says the county has been successful over the years because it has developed a balanced economy…[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/N14.mp3|titles=Sam Perlman]
Perlman says Door County has been able to maintain its industrial component over the years because of the contributions of many individuals…[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/N15.mp3|titles=Sam Perlman]
Perlman also notes that when long-time industries have left the scene, other entrepreneurs have stepped up to fill the void.
