Impact of the immigration order on businesses in Door County.
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Since 1922, Alpine Resort welcomed golfers and vacationers during Door County's summer tourist season.
But like many seasonal traditions, COVID-19 prohibited the resort from opening its doors this summer.
A statement on Alpine's website reads: "The coronavirus has hit us hard. We have had a loss of employees, group cancellations, and restrictions on golf courses, restaurants and bars by the state. It is no longer sustainable to open the business."
Resort owners were not prepared to comment when the Advocate reached out on Monday.
Last Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers extended the state safer-at-home order until May 26, but made some adjustments to allow certain businesses to operate with some regulations, including golf courses.
Hotels and motels are considered essential businesses under the order, but also must operate with restrictions including closing pools and hot tubs and limiting congregations in lobbies and other common areas.
Many businesses similar to Alpine Resort rely on seasonal employees, who are often J1 visa workers traveling from outside the U.S. It is uncertain when such employees will be allowed to travel to Door County, if at all.
https://www.greenbaypressgazet...g-summer/5166002002/Door County is so reliant on the tourists. There aren't enough locals to staff all the businesses during the peak season, so they import tons of seasonal workers who come from Europe to work in Door County for the tourist season.
Between COVID and the immigration restrictions, this is gonna kill Door County.
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