DETROIT, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is pleased to host its annual North American International Auto Show Luncheon on Thursday, January 15, 2009. A panel discussion about the automotive industry will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, Michigan.

Panelists are:

Daniel Howes, Business Columnist and Associate Business Editor, The Detroit News

    Philip Nussel, Managing Editor, Automotive News Online
    Tom Walsh, Business Columnist, Detroit Free Press

    Moderated by:
    Murray Feldman, Fox 2 News Anchor and Money Editor

Join fellow DEC members and guests as our panel of journalists provide a preview of the upcoming North American International Auto Show and discuss what to expect from the auto industry in 2009 and beyond. Each attendee will receive two weekday tickets to the 2009 North American International Auto Show courtesy of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association.

The Detroit Economic Club was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It is known internationally 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 3,200 members, the DEC is about vital issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership. The DEC is proud to have hosted every sitting U.S. President since Richard Nixon and proud to be ranked among the top speaking platforms in the world. Admission: $40 for DEC members, $50 for guests of members and $75 for nonmembers. Register at www.econclub.org.

Web site: http://www.econclub.org/