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Monday, May 17, 2010

Bridge Company Press Conference

They are learning how to play the press game. Scooping the DRIC-ites again!

2 p.m. news conference by Ambassador Bridge company

WHAT: The Detroit International Bridge Co. (DIBC) will hold a news conference today to make a significant announcement regarding its commitment to build the proposed second span of the Ambassador Bridge

WHEN 2 p.m. Monday, May 17

WHERE: Doubletree Guest Suites Fort Shelby/Detroit Downtown hotel, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd.,

WHO: – Matthew Moroun, vice chairman of CenTra Inc., parent company of DIBC

– Dan Stamper, president of DIBC

WHY: The address to the Economic Club of Detroit today by Canadian Transportation Minister John Baird requires clarification about potential financial liability for the State of Michigan and U.S. taxpayers resulting from the proposed Detroit River International Crossing. DIBC will offer a plan to avoid such liability.