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July 15, 2009
Ein Jahr im Rückspiegel: Volkswagen Keeps City Spirits Afloat
One year ago, we Chattanoogans were holding our collective breath, waiting to see whether German auto manufacturer Volkswagen AG would choose the Scenic City over nearby Huntsville, Alabama. A Michigan location had also been among the finalists to receive a new manufacturing facility.
That morning, the word came filtering through unofficial channels, then quickly was made legitimate, that Chattanooga was chosen--no doubt in large part due to the massive efforts of city, county, and private contractor employees who readied the "megasite" to make it as attractive as possible. Oh, and the government incentive package couldn't have hurt.
I have met a few people who've bemoaned VW's arrival, but mostly, we are pretty happy about it. And I, for one, extend a hand of peace to our former rival communities. Huntsville may be close enough to fairly directly enjoy some of the benefit; and the paint shop builder is a Michigan firm, as I understand it. Chattanooga has much to be proud of, and last year's announcement, just as the national/global economic unraveling was becoming well known, has surely helped buoy our municipal mood.
So, thanks again, Volkswagen, for choosing our great city. Thanks to all who made it possible (including, but certainly not limited to: Governor Phil Bredesen and his team, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, County Mayor Claude Ramsey, the Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Ron Littlefield).
Now let's go build some cars.
More:
WRCB
The Public Interest
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Business | By joe lance | 12:47 AM
Comments
Try "Ein Jahr im R�ckspiegel"
Posted by: Christian at July 15, 2009 8:33 AM
Christian, I had that, and two things happened: one, the Internet steered me wrong. Two, the character would not render correctly. I'll fix it as best I can.
Posted by: joe lance at July 15, 2009 8:38 AM
Guess your template doesn't like umlauts. "Rueckspiegel" is correctly spelled with a u-umlaut ("�") which is best created by + (creates the two dots) and then typing
To put "ue" instead is tolerable, though, if the umlaut can't be displayed.
In any case, though: change "in den" into "im"
Sorry for ranting. But you know: Contrary to popular belief Germans don't know everything. They know everything better.
Best
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Posted by: Christian at July 15, 2009 9:02 AM
I'm thankful for VW too. If it effects our economy anything like the BMW plant did S.C. (http://bit.ly/14EaIR), then we're going to be so much better off than the rest of the country.
I just hope we get as many suppliers as possible. That's what will really maximize the impact locally.
Posted by: Adam at July 15, 2009 9:53 AM
I just read where VW says they've given $436 million in contracts to Chattanooga area:
Posted by: Adam Green at July 15, 2009 12:22 PM
plus the VW logo on the Chattanooga FC jerseys look oh-so-sharp. well done.
Posted by: bobw at July 15, 2009 3:33 PM