2005 NAIAS: Woman's Suits, Cars and Seminars

-- New Year's Resolution to Clean Out Your Closet Can Earn a Free Admission to 2005 North American International Auto Show

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 27 -- The New Year is the time to clear the dust, toss out the old and exchange gently-used women's business suits and jackets for one free admission on Wednesday, January 19, to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). See the new cars, learn about new vehicle design trends and more, and help out those less fortunate. The DaimlerChrysler Women's Forum has partnered with Jackets for Jobs, Inc., a Michigan WORKS! Affiliate to help economically disadvantaged women in the area ring in the New Year with professional business clothing.

"We feel this is the perfect opportunity to help women entering the workforce get started on the right path, but also to celebrate women who have a passion for automobiles," said Chris Alaniz, Chrysler Group Director of Materials Engineering and Chair of the DaimlerChrysler Women's Forum. "Women are a force in the automotive marketplace, and whether your passion is the performance or the design, NAIAS is the best place to see it all."

The DaimlerChrysler Women's Forum is also offering seminars throughout the day that are open to anyone who attends NAIAS on January 19. Featured topics include:

   -- How a brand delivers what the customer wants
   -- New vehicle design trends
   -- Understanding vehicle financing
   -- Personalizing your vehicle
   -- What safety features to look for when purchasing a vehicle
   -- Maintaining your vehicle

The seminars will be facilitated by Chrysler Group women executives and will take place at the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep(R) and Mopar(R) Speedshop exhibits. Those attending the seminars will be eligible to enter drawings for Mopar giveaways throughout the day.

Jackets for Jobs, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, strives to enhance employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged women in the Detroit Metropolitan area by providing clients with professional business clothing and training to prepare them to successfully enter the work force. For more information about Jackets for Jobs, visit the organization's website at http://www.jacketsforjobs.org/ or call 313-579-9160.