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NFL Quarterback To Speak at AIAG's AUTO-TECH 99 Luncheon

9 March 1999

All-Pro NFL Quarterback Fran Tarkenton To Speak at AIAG's AUTO-TECH 99 Luncheon 
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 8 -- Fran Tarkenton -- the Hall of
Fame quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to three Super Bowls and still
holds NFL career records for most touchdown passes, completions and passing
yardage -- will touchdown in Detroit to deliver a keynote luncheon address at
the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) AUTO-TECH 99 Conference &
Exposition at Cobo Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999.
    Tarkenton will share with attendees his experience on adapting to change
and will provide insight on how individuals can successfully make transitions
in their careers and in life.
    Since retiring from professional football, Tarkenton has operated 12
businesses.  He currently owns the Fran Tarkenton Small Business Network,
Tarkenton Network and Tarkenton Net Ventures -- an Internet and multimedia
development company.  Tarkenton also counsels businesses about new
opportunities in fast changing environments and how to identify and tap into
innovative channels of distribution.
    AUTO-TECH 99 is the conference of choice for top automakers and supplier
executives.  Experts from all sectors of the auto industry will participate in
the conference, which combines comprehensive educational sessions, a
personalized exhibit setting and top-rated speakers.  The theme of AUTO-TECH
99 -- which takes place Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 1999 -- is "Building Solutions for
a Global Industry."
    The exposition will include more than 220 booths featuring some of the
latest productivity-boosting technologies and approaches related to automatic
identification, CAD/CAM, material logistics, the Year 2000 problem, electronic
commerce, EDI, packaging and international trade.
    For AUTO-TECH 99 registration and conference information, contact the AIAG
at 248-358-3570.  Parties interested in exhibiting at AUTO-TECH should call
the AIAG at 248-358-9764.
    Founded in 1982, the AIAG is a not-for-profit trade association of over
1,500 automotive and truck manufacturers and their suppliers.  AIAG's purpose
is to provide an open forum where members cooperate in developing and
promoting solutions that enhance the prosperity of the automotive industry.
Its focus is to continuously improve business processes and practices
involving trading partners throughout the supply chain.
    More information about AUTO-TECH and the AIAG can be found at its website
at http://www.aiag.org.