Join WWJ Newsradio 950 for a business breakfast titled The Future Of Transportation In Southeast Michigan, happening at the Anderson Theatre at The Henry Ford on May 15, 2008. This breakfast is an official event of National Transportation Week.
This two panel conference, moderated by WWJ's Murray Feldman, will discuss Detroit's future in moving freight and moving people. How can Detroit's existing infrastructure be leveraged to drive economic growth for the region? How do plans for the Aerotropolis, the Port of Detroit - our under-rated/under-valued resource, customs and borders play a role in Detroit's transportation future?
Opening Remarks
Kirk Steudle, Director, Michigan Department of Transportation
Part One: "Moving Freight"
Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive, on the Aerotropolis Concept
Marc Higginbotham, representing Norfolk Southern Corporation, on the Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) project
Dan Deane, President, Nicholson Terminal & Dock, Inc
Part Two: "Moving People"
Paul Tait, Executive Director, SEMCOG, 2035 Southeast Michigan Transportation Plan
A representative from the Regional Transit Coordinating Council
Heather Carmona, Executive Director, Woodward Avenue Action Association
Closing Remarks
Dick Blouse, President & CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber
Tickets for "The Future Of Transportation In Southeast Michigan" are $25. Walk up registration is available the morning of the event. Exact cash or check only.
NO CREDIT CARDS.
Please enter through the IMAX Theatre on the day of the event. Parking outside the theatre is complimentary. Registration and breakfast will take place in the IMAX Theatre lobby, and the panel discussion will occur in the Anderson Theatre.
National Transportation Week provides an opportunity for the transportation
community to join together for greater awareness about the importance of
transportation. National Transportation Week also focuses on making youth
aware of transportation-related careers. Learn more at www.ntweek.org.
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