Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today highlighted Michigan’s reputation as the nation’s leader in automotive research and development, noting that the automobile industry is a critical part of Michigan’s economy, and we must build on it in the years to come.

Granholm made her comments before a symposium of automotive OEM executives at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit where more than 500 registrants focused on "2020: Future Visions of Tomorrow’s Automobile" sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

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Photos courtesy of Gary Shrewsbury

January 12, 2005 Detroit, MI