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Troubles, Trends, and #gofurther with Ford

Ford’s June 26–28, 2012, trend conference in Dearborn, MI

Ryan E. Day
Wed, 06/20/2012 - 14:47
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Edison, Bell, Carver, Ford. Names synonymous with ingenuity and perseverance. These people inspire me to listen to that small voice that guides and goads my intuition. That voice is rarely wrong, but my translation of intuition into action sometimes leads me to bite off a tad more than I can chew. Single-handedly covering the “Go Further with Ford” trend conference, scheduled for June 26–28, 2012, in Dearborn, Michigan, may be just such a time.

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Through an odd, but fortunate, string of circumstances, I was contacted by a PR agent of the Ford Motor Co. She inquired if Quality Digest would be interested in interviewing Benny Fowler, group vice president at Ford. “Why, yes, ma’am,” I said. “We would indeed.” It turned out to be a great conversation (interview starts 7:20 into video), and I was impressed with Fowler’s apparent dedication and enthusiasm as well as his easy manner.

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Submitted by Tom SafetyDawg on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 11:07

Ford

Bring your helmet......

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Submitted by Ryan E. Day on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 11:37

In reply to Ford by Tom SafetyDawg

#gofurther 2012 conference

Safety first you bet, but if I must throw caution to the wind to get seat time in a Ford GT...well. Until then you may enjoy this preview. http://t.co/L6qSu80p

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Submitted by Tom SafetyDawg on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 11:06

Ford

you know that if you are not properly trainied, and if necessary, have a competant person sign you off, you should not go driving the GT.  I'll meet you there and get you trained up.  Of course, it will take me several laps to make you familar with the vehicle......

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