Nathan Forbes

Managing Partner

The Forbes Company

Biography:

Nathan Forbes is the managing partner of The Forbes Company, a nationally recognized developer, owner and manager of luxury shopping destinations throughout Michigan and Florida. These landmark retail properties include the highly acclaimed Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan, The Mall at Millenia in Orlando, The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, and Waterside Shops in Naples. The Forbes Company is a family-owned, independent company that is regarded for its ability to redefine retail in a marketplace through retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture and luxury appointments. In 2005, Forbes was part of an investor group that acquired the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball club of the National Basketball Association. Forbes served as its Vice-Chairman when the Cavaliers brought Cleveland its first championship in 52 years. In November 2009, Forbes was part of a group that successfully backed a state constitutional amendment bringing casino gaming to Ohio. He is a founding partner of JACK Entertainment LLC, a portfolio of gaming and entertainment offerings includes JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown Racino, JACK Cincinnati Casino, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit. Forbes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, and serves as its Chair on the Greater Detroit Campaign Leadership Council for the Victors for Michigan Campaign. Forbes and the company’s respective properties are actively involved in numerous charitable endeavors and organizations. Forbes is honored to serve on the College for Creative Studies Board of Trustees. He is also the brainchild of The Detroit Shoppe, a 501(c) 3 that supports Detroit charities. To date, more than $2 million dollars have been donated to organizations that support the people in the city of Detroit. Member Directory

Biography: Nathan Forbes is the managing partner of The Forbes Company, a nationally recognized developer, owner and manager of luxury shopping destinations throughout Michigan and Florida. These landmark retail properties include the highly acclaimed Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan, The Mall at Millenia in Orlando, The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, and Waterside Shops in Naples. The Forbes Company is a family-owned, independent company that is regarded for its ability to redefine retail in a marketplace through retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture and luxury appointments. In 2005, Forbes was part of an investor group that acquired the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball club of the National Basketball Association. Forbes served as its Vice-Chairman when the Cavaliers brought Cleveland its first championship in 52 years. In November 2009, Forbes was part of a group that successfully backed a state constitutional amendment bringing casino gaming to Ohio. He is a founding partner of JACK Entertainment LLC, a portfolio of gaming and entertainment offerings includes JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown Racino, JACK Cincinnati Casino, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit. Forbes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, and serves as its Chair on the Greater Detroit Campaign Leadership Council for the Victors for Michigan Campaign. Forbes and the company’s respective properties are actively involved in numerous charitable endeavors and organizations. Forbes is honored to serve on the College for Creative Studies Board of Trustees. He is also the brainchild of The Detroit Shoppe, a 501(c) 3 that supports Detroit charities. To date, more than $2 million dollars have been donated to organizations that support the people in the city of Detroit.

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