Forbes Report Includes Michigan Billionaires

Here is an excerpt from a Detroit Free Press Report on Forbes List of Billionaires:
Reported by Zlati Meyer: 313-223-4439 or zmeyer@freepress.com

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Forbes' billionaires list. According to the magazine, that first year, 140 people were on this list, while this time around there are 1,226, an all-time high. Their combined worth is $4.6 trillion.

Michigan billionaires
With worldwide ranking, name, city, wealth, age and source of wealth.
205. Richard DeVos, Holland, $5 billion, 86, Amway
216. Hank and Doug Meijer, Grand Rapids, $4.9 billion, retail
491. Ronda Stryker, Portage, $2.5 billion, 57, Stryker
491. Alfred Taubman, Bloomfield Hills, $2.5 billion, 88, real estate
521. Michael & Marian Ilitch, Bingham Farms, $2.4 billion, 82, pizza
854. Dan Gilbert, Franklin, $1.5 billion, 50, Quicken Loans
854. Manuel Moroun & family, Grosse Pointe Shores, $1.5 billion, 84, transportation
960. Manoj Bhargava, Farmington Hills, $1.3 billion, 58, 5-hour Energy
1015. John Brown, Portage, $1.2 billion, 77. Stryker
1015. William Clay Ford Sr., Grosse Pointe Shores, $1.2 billion, 87, Ford
1015. Jon Stryker, Kalamazoo, $1.2 billion, 53, Stryker
1075. Roger Penske, Birmingham, $1.1 billion, 75, cars

It is well known that people with great wealth are often philanthropic.  The City of Rogers City would be extremely grateful to someone who decided to assist our community.  We are not too proud to ask. 

We are also a great location for a forward-thinking investor.  People with money may be looking for a good investment.  Rogers City is a great place to invest and obtain significant future returns.  Visit www.rogerscity.com to learn more.  Also, I would be happy to provide a tour to potential investor or philantropist. 

Economic Growth Opportunity--Final Report

Please plan to attend the final report presentation for our Economic Opportunity Project: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Senior Center.  Carmine Avantini, from LSL Planning, and Sharon Woods, from Land Use USA, will present the highlights of their findings and recommendations to create jobs in Rogers City.  In case of a blizzard on February 16, March 2, 2010 has been set as the back-up date for the presentation.

If you know the history of Rogers City, you know what it once was.... The Community Development Authority, the City of Rogers City, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) sponsored this project using funds dedicated to the purpose of revitalizing deteriorating downtowns. We can not wait to create a vibrant downtown, with open stores, new job opportunities, and greater services for all. We have the potential, but we need to head in the right direction.

This presentation is important for every person, young and old, in Rogers City.  It may be a new beginning for opportunities and investments in our community.  At this presentation, you will learn the results of hundreds of hours of research, data collection, and public surveys from your friends and neighbors.  Everyone who attends will have an opportunity to speak their mind on how to make Rogers City prosper.

This presentation is open to all people and you are strongly encouraged to attend.

Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be awarded (no tax dollars used for these ammenities).

Community Questionnaire

On September 15, 2009, Rogers City began a process to create economic opportunity. The kick-off presentation by Sharon Woods was well received by over 70 people who attended the meeting at the Senior Center. It was a great start along a long path to build a better community. To all who participated in this process: thank you!

The next meeting for our economic gowth opportunity is tentatively set for 7:00 pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Senior Center. Carmine Avantini, Principal at LSL Planning will be the session moderator. The purpose of the meeting is to further develop how to improve our economy and create jobs in Rogers City.

So mark your calendar and bring a friend! The future is our to see!

City Council Goals

With the Economic Opportunity Project coming up at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, you may be interested in reviewing City Council's goals. The goals and a most recent update is at the link below:

Goals%20and%20Projects%20updated%20August%202009.doc

Please feel free to make comments or suggestions.