Mr. Liveris will discuss why the United States must construct a comprehensive industrial policy to restore vigor and strength to the American economy. He will outline the necessity to balance the needs for energy, the environment and manufacturing as the foundation to keep the US competitive in a world that is increasingly global, sophisticated and interdependent.

The Detroit Economic Club will also honor William Clay Ford, Jr. for his leadership as Chairman of the DEC from July 2005 through August 2008. The DEC will also welcome G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. (in absentia) as it's newly elected Chairman.

The meeting will conclude with a major announcement from the Detroit Economic Club.

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 http://www.econclub.org/.

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