Clearly the only sector of the economy that is strong is the Beanie Baby sector. Obama needs to lead on this, or get left behind.
From Crain's Chicago Business:
Chicago Spire penthouse sold to Beanie Babies’ Warner
By Eddie BaebSept. 30, 2008(Crain’s) — The penthouse unit of the Chicago Spire, which was listed at a staggering $40 million, has been sold to Beanie Babies magnate Ty Warner.
A spokeswoman for Spire developer Shelbourne Development Group Inc. says Mr. Warner, president and CEO of Westmont-based Ty Inc., signed a contract Monday for the 10,293-square-foot unit on the 141st and 142nd floors of the twisting tower that’s to be built at 400 N. Lake Shore Drive. She declined to disclose the sale price. ..
Forbes magazine ranks Mr. Warner as the 84th-wealthiest person in America, with an estimated net worth of $4.4 billion, thanks to the success of Ty as well as some investments in commercial real estate.
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