So some businesses ARE doing better. A lot depends on your market.
http://www.doorcountyadvocate.com/article/20120127/ADV01/120127003/UPDATE-Sale-two-Palmer-Johnson-yachts-ensures-150-200-shipyard-jobs?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
UPDATE: Sale of two Palmer Johnson yachts ensures 150-200 shipyard jobs
At least 100 jobs will return to Sturgeon Bay with the recent sale of what will be the largest Palmer Johnson yacht ever built in Door County. Moran Yacht and Ship, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday announced the sale of the 215-foot yacht called Project Stimulus already under construction in Sturgeon Bay. And that’s not the only one.
Palmer Johnson President Mike Kelsey said Friday that two large yachts have been sold in the last 60 days. “We’re very happy for the community of Sturgeon Bay,” Kelsey said. “We are continuing to build a third in the yard now, along with other potential projects in the works. We expect our employment to be 150-200 over the next two years.”
The 215-footer is the largest yacht sold this year for Moran and the largest built by Palmer Johnson in Sturgeon Bay. It has twin engines and six cabins with room for 12 guests including the captain.
“This sale is huge and it’s significant,” said Bill Chaudoir, executive director of Door County Economic Development Corp. “It’s awesome given the devastating effect the economy has had on this sector.”
The Goodwill store also seems busier than usual.
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