Cultural Tourism Position DCMM as a partner to expand experiential tourism offerings across Door County and beyond, leveraging three locations and high annual visitation to attract sponsorships, co-branded tours, and multi-site ticket bundles.

Asset Acquisition Capitalize on recent asset purchases (Gratitude vessel) to propose revenue-generating experiences such as special sails, private charters, and paid collaborations with local tour operators and event partners.

Educational Partnerships Leverage ongoing collaborations with Miller Art Museum, Sea Scouts, SeaPerch, United Way, and libraries to co-create STEM, maritime history, and arts programs that can be monetized through grants, sponsorships, and paid workshops.

Community Engagement Expand funding and visibility by offering tiered memberships, donor events, and corporate sponsorships tied to three-location experiences, leveraging annually attracting 70k+ visitors to demonstrate reach and impact.

Digital & Outreach Enhance digital marketing and e-commerce through current tech stack (WordPress, Cloudflare, Google tools) to grow online ticketing, merchandise sales, and virtual experiences, targeting national and regional maritime enthusiasts.