ADVISORY/Ford Credit Hosts Grand Opening of Regional Service Center in Henderson; Media Invited to Tour Facility

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Who: Donald A. Winkler, Chairman & CEO of Ford Motor Credit, the
    world's largest automotive finance company
    Somer Hollingsworth, President and CEO of the Nevada Development
    Authority
    Steven D. Kirk, Henderson City Council Member
    Terry Chenault, Executive Vice President, Global Operations &
    Technology, Ford Motor Credit

What: A grand opening ceremony and media tour to celebrate the
    arrival of Ford Credit in Henderson. Ford Credit's new service
    center - which is designed to enhance customer service - already
    has created approximately 600 new jobs within the community.

Where: Ford Credit Henderson Service Center
    2445 St. Rose Parkway (off Pecos Road)
    Henderson, NV 89014

When: Tuesday, May 8, 2001
    9:30 a.m.

SOURCE:	Ford Credit