Detroit Economic Club Announces The National Summit
Detroit, MI - September 24, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) announced on September 22, 2008 that it will convene The National Summit on June 15-17, 2009 at Detroit's Ford Field. The Summit will engage prominent business, government, and academic leaders from across the nation in a debate and dialogue on four issues of vital importance to America's future in the global economy - Technology, Energy, Environment and Manufacturing.
"The National Summit will build on the Economic Club's reputation as one of the world's top speaking forums and the Detroit region's heritage as a global leader in manufacturing and technological innovation. Well, you all know Detroit's on the front lines of global competition, so it's fitting that our city takes the lead in creating this crucial and I believe long overdue dialogue," said William Clay Ford, Jr., Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company and co-chair of this unprecedented event.
Dow Chemical Company CEO & Chairman Andrew Liveris will also co-chair the National Summit. After addressing the Detroit Economic Club at Cobo Center on the need for a new U.S. industrial policy, Liveris stressed the need for this national conversation.
"After years of neglect, maybe we've lost our way. But this great country, when its back is up against the wall, it responds. A little bit of panic helps us all. Let's put our thoughts around this summit. I fully endorse it. We fully support it as a sponsor. We clearly will be there in force to bring solutions to bear. Let's stop whining. Let's stop doing the non-American things. Let's bring our minds to a solution and see all sectors, everyone in, what a great, great way to do it."
For a preview of The National Summit and to sign up for future updates and e-mails, visit: nationalsummit.org.
The Detroit Economic Club was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It is known internationally as a top speaking forum for prominent business and government leaders who address members and their guests at the Club's 35 meetings a season. With more than 3,200 members, the DEC is about vital issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership. The Club is proud to have hosted every sitting U.S. President since Richard Nixon and proud to have been ranked among the top speaking platforms for CEOs.
