Updated May 15
Three boats damaged when car veers off road in Naples
A Bridgton man who fled the scene on foot was found an hour later and faces three charges, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says.
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Three boats were damaged when a driver went off the road and struck one of them early Saturday morning in the parking lot of New England Water Sports in Naples, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The car veered off the road at the intersection of Route 302 and Kansas Road and a witness reported that it struck a motorboat in a trailer before the driver fled on foot. The first boat was forced into another boat and trailer, which was forced into a third boat, Capt. Donald Foss said in a press release.
On Aug. 5, 2020, Dan Gilbert was worth an estimated $7.5 billion. On Aug. 20, he was worth $45 billion.
Forbes released its annual World Billionaires List this week, noting 86% of the worldâs wealthiest people are richer than they were a year ago. The world now has 2,755 billionaires, 660 more than last year.
2020 was a good year to be a billionaire â and Michiganâs richest were no exception.
Gilbert, co-founder of Quicken Loans/Rocket Companies and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was the biggest winner. Most of the increase is credited to his company offering shares on the New York Stock Exchange for the first time in early August.
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In 2020, the world saw the largest growth of billionaires ever according to the 35th annual Forbes World s Billionaires List. The list of billionaires jumped to a staggering 2,755 people, 660 more than in the previous year.
Of those 2,755 billionaires, 9 live right here in Michigan, including the 23rd richest person in the world, Dan Gilbert. Most of the other Michiganders that made the list are pretty recognizable names, including Hank & Doug Meijer of Meijer, Marian Ilitch of Little Caesars, and Roger Penske of the Penske Corporation.
But, one lesser known name on the list, has a very interesting back story. Mat Ishbia is the CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, based in Pontiac, but he is also a NCAA Basketball National Championship winner. That s right, he was on Michigan State s 2000 National Championship team. He also competed in four Final 4 games during his time as a walk-on for the Spartans.
2020 was a good year for Michigan billionaires – the richest gained $45 billion
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Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert makes remarks during the arena renaming event where Quicken Loans Arena was officially changed to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, April 9, 2019, in Cleveland. John Kuntz, cleveland.comcleveland.com
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On Aug. 5, 2020, Dan Gilbert was worth an estimated $7.5 billion. On Aug. 20, he was worth $45 billion.
Forbes released its annual World Billionaires List this week, noting 86% of the world’s wealthiest people are richer than they were a year ago. The world now has 2,755 billionaires, 660 more than last year.
2020 was a good year to be a billionaire – and Michigan’s richest were no exception.