Hardy approached a Commerce Department official, "Mr. Pierce, could you help me get in touch with someone from Mardi Shipping Company? I'd like to discuss a potential investment."
The Commerce Department official was very pleased this was the first businessman willing to invest in shipping so he nodded immediately, "Of course, no problem. I'll notify them right away. They can be here within a day."
As the official was about to leave, Hardy called out, "Oh, one more thing. I'm also interested in investing in the luxury goods industry, but I don't see any such entries on this list. Could you help me connect with some companies in that sector?"
"Investing in luxury goods?" The official was somewhat surprised.
Given the current economic climate, luxury goods companies were struggling. People were focused on survival, with few willing to purchase luxury items.
