DETROIT, Oct. 7 MI-Detroit-Econ.-Club
DETROIT, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is pleased
to host The Honorable John Engler, president of the National Association of
Manufacturers on Monday, October 13, 2008. The speech will begin at 12:30 p.m.
and will be held at Cobo Center in Detroit, MI.
In a speech titled, "New Leadership for America - What Does it Mean for
U.S. Manufacturing?" Governor Engler surveys the political scene and discusses
policy changes that may dramatically affect manufacturing in the United States
-- no matter who wins the November elections. He will address the ultimate
question: How will tomorrow's leaders address the world, and prepare the
nation to meet the economic, technological and social challenges that confront
our highly interdependent world?
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 3,000 members, the DEC is about vital
issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership.
The DEC is proud to have hosted every sitting U.S. President since Richard
Nixon and proud to be ranked among the top speaking platforms in the world.
Admission: $40 for DEC members, $50 for guests of members and $75 for
nonmembers. Register at www.econclub.org. For media registration, contact
Jessica Wayland at 313-963-8547 or register at www.econclub.org.
SOURCE Detroit Economic Club
