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New DaimlerChrysler President James Holden Addresses Conference

4 October 1999

New DaimlerChrysler President James Holden Addresses Conference Of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives/Detroit Regional Chamber

    DETROIT, Oct. 4 -- In one of his first public appearances,
James Holden, president of DaimlerChrysler AG, addressed the American Chamber
of Commerce Executives Leadership Conference Saturday at the UAW/Ford Training
Center in Detroit.
    Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, the 85th annual conference
addresses challenges and issues facing chamber of commerce professionals.  The
conference runs through Monday, Oct. 4.
    James Holden officially took over as president of DaimlerChrysler Friday,
Oct. 1.
    "Any year the automotive industry sells more than 15 million cars and
trucks in the United States is a good year for us.  And we've been enjoying
those strong, 15 million-plus years every year since 1993.  This year, we're
forecasting record-breaking sales in excess of 17 million units.  That tells
us that consumers in each of your cities and towns still have confidence in
the economy and money to spend.  And that's good not only for us, but also for
each of your chamber members and every other economic enterprise in your
area."
    The Detroit Regional Chamber, an organization of nearly 12,000 members, is
committed to powering the economy for Southeast Michigan, working to retain
and attract jobs and investment to the region and helping regional business
expand and grow.