ADVISORY/Chamber to Honor Ford Motor Company at Business Recognition Luncheon; Edsel Ford II Will Accept the Award and Speak to More Than 325 Attendees.

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ADVISORY...Wednesday (Nov. 19)

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WHO:    Edsel Ford II, the great-grandson of Henry Ford and former
        president and Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor Company,
        will accept the Business Recognition Award from the Dearborn
        Chamber of Commerce and speak about corporate civic
        responsibility.

WHAT:   The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Recognition
        Award luncheon will honor Ford Motor Company and Dearborn
        businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries. The award
        presented to Ford marks the culmination of its 100th
        anniversary. The Honorable Mayor Michael A. Guido, assisted by
        Chamber Chair Margaret Blohm, will present the awards. Blohm
        will also present the Chairman's Award to Oakwood Healthcare
        System, Inc. for the company's extensive service to Dearborn
        and the Chamber.

WHEN:   Wednesday, November 19, 2003

        The luncheon begins at noon with networking and numerous photo
        opportunities and will last until approximately 2 p.m.

        THE PRESS IS INVITED TO ATTEND; THERE WILL BE PHOTO
        OPPORTUNITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS WITH THEIR AWARDS FOLLOWING
        THE LUNCHEON.

WHERE:  The luncheon is in the Hubbard Room at the Hyatt Regency,
        Dearborn, 18900 Michigan Avenue, adjacent to the Fairlane Town
        Center, Dearborn.