For over 100 years, shipbuilding has been a leading industry cluster in Door County. In 2004, DCEDC, in partnership with the City of Sturgeon Bay, Boldt Technical Services, Bay Shipbuilding Company and Palmer Johnson Yachts, released the findings of the Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding Cluster Master Plan, developed to address the future infrastructure needs of the two Sturgeon Bay shipbuilding companies.

Phase One of the Plan includes a new production facility for Palmer Johnson and upgrading the boat launch system both companies currently use. Palmer Johnson began implementation of Phase One of the Master Plan in late 2006 by breaking ground for an expansion of their current building while continuing to work to secure a location for a large new production facility. The two shipyards estimate that the project will contribute to the creation of 600 new jobs within three years of implementation.

Click here to view a summary of the Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding Cluster Master Plan.