Expansion Management

How Could They Not Choose Ford?

May 3, 2011

OK, I'm mad again.

New York City just chose Nissan Motor Co Ltd. to build taxis for the city for the next 10 years. Reuters is reporting that the deal is worth $1 billion.

Ford was in the running as was Turkish manufacturer Karsan Otomotiv.

I have nothing against Nissan or Octomotiv. But an American city should choose an American auto manufacturer, especially given all of the strides that Ford has made over the years.

Why aren't they being rewarded for producing a quality product and not having to rely on taxpayers for financial support?

Here is a chance to employ Americans at a time when jobs are sorely needed. And here is a company that has been expanding and hiring here.

How will we improve our economy if our own cities don't help?

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Senior Editor Adrienne Selko manages IndustryWeek’s Expansion Management, delivering ideas and information about how successful manufacturers leverage location to gain competitive advantage. She explores the strategies behind why companies located their headquarters, research institutes, factories, warehouse and distribution centers and other facilities where they did, and how they benefit from the decision.

Adrienne is also the editorial coordinator of the IndustryWeek Expansion Management Roundtable events, which unites economic development professionals to network and discuss the latest trends in site location.

As well, Adrienne tells the stories of successful companies in the biotechnology and life sciences industries.

In the past, Adrienne has managed IndustryWeek’s award-winning website, overseeing eNewletters, webinars, and contributed content. Before joining the staff, Adrienne was managing editor of corporate publications at a large regional financial institution. She also ran a public relations and marketing company that published a best-selling healthcare book.

Adrienne received a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and is especially interested in wellness and natural health.