President & CEO, U.S. Steel Corporation to Discuss Steel Industry Present and Future

DETROIT, March 10 -- On Monday, March 13, 2006, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host President & CEO John Surma, Jr. of United States Steel Corporation, a major manufacturer of steel products and the largest integrated steel producer in the United States. The meeting will be held at noon at the Troy Marriott, Troy, MI. A press gathering will immediately follow the luncheon.

Surma's address, titled, "Staying Competitive in Turbulent Times: A Global Snapshot," will discuss steel's vital, reciprocal relationship with the automotive industry and the keys to remain a competitive, sustainable, quality supplier in good economic times and bad.

"John Surma's comments will be insightful to companies who are concerned with the current state and future of the U.S. manufacturing economy," DEC President Beth Chappell said.

United States Steel Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. manufactures a wide variety of steel products. U.S. Steel remains committed to making steel, its core focus for more than 100 years, strengthening its position in the global marketplace to remain world competitive and building value for its stakeholders. In addition to primary steel operations, U.S. Steel participates in several joint ventures, locally in Michigan and nationally. More information can be found at http://www.ussteel.com/ .

DEC was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It is known nationwide 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 2,800 members, the DEC is about vital issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership. The Club is proud to have hosted every sitting U.S. President since Richard Nixon and proud to have been ranked among the top speaking platforms for CEOs. For additional information about the DEC, visit http://www.econclub.org/ . Admission: $35 for DEC members, $40 for guests of members and $50 for nonmembers.

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