Jack Moneypenny, President/CEO of the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB), and Stephanie Klett, Secretary of Wisconsin Department of Tourism, plugging in the first car the DCVB charging station.
The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) is kicking off this year’s tourism season with its multi-prong green initiative leading the way. “To retain Door County’s natural beauty, it’s our responsibility to encourage sustainable tourism,” said Jack Moneypenny, President/CEO of the DCVB.
By this fall, the bureau plans to add 10 electric-car charging stations to its network in Door County and one at the Manitowoc Visitor Center for tourists traveling from the south. These stations will be located near restaurants, shops and local attractions.
“The charging stations don’t add a considerable cost to business owners or the bureau,” said Moneypenny. The charging station at the DCVB in Sturgeon Bay was used 43 times last summer. Total electricity cost for that unit was approximately $48.
Additionally, the DCVB is working with local municipalities to make Door County a more bicycle friendly region. Strategically placed bike stations will make traveling by bike easier and safer.
The DCVB is the official tourism marketing organization for Door County. Its mission is to generate incremental economic impact for the community by attracting visitors with strategies that ensure sustainable tourism.
