Ilitch involved with Axiom theme park?

According to the Jabeta's World blog, this past year the Grayling (MI)township council unanimously approved the concept plans of a $161-million, four-season, 1,800-acre amusement park (Cedar Point is only 364 acres)!

MainStreet America, Inc. is a newer company consisting of Disney and Universal Studio (still in the rumored state) working along with Rochester-based Axiom Entertainment (not in the rumor state), a private, entertainment-based marketing company that specializes in socially responsible television programming for families. The new park may be called, “Four Seasons” others are reporting that it might be called MainStreet America.

Mybaycity.com reports that the Ilitches are involved with Axiom Entertainment:

“Mike Ilitch Jr., 48, associated with Axiom Entertainment, is one of seven children of Mike and Marian Ilitch, founders of the Little Caesar's pizza chain in 1959. They own the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and Motor City Casino . The couple has seven children: son Christopher Ilitch (born June 1965) is CEO and President of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.; daughter Denise Ilitch (born November 1955) is an attorney. Other children are Ron Ilitch (born June 1957), Michael Ilitch, Jr.; Lisa Ilitch Murray; Atanas Ilitch; and Carole Ilitch Trepeck.”

According to residents of the depressed area, “it’s something that’s desperately needed.” 2000 new jobs will be created—700 full-time and the rest depending on the season. According to spokesman Patrick Crosson, 95% of the employees will be from a 75-mile radius of the park. Minimum wage would be $8 per hour, with many of the jobs, like theme-park ride operator requiring a college degree and paying approximately $36,000 a year... (Full Post)