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For the last two days, I’ve spent time with civic leaders in Kokomo.  We’ve been working on contingency plans for the continued downsizing of the U.S. auto industry. We are moving on several fronts to redefine horizons for the regional economy.

Kokomo is as close to ground zero as it gets. US automakers employ thousands, and the local economy is only slowly diversifying. There is a growing sense of deep change taking place in Kokomo.

Chrysler’s troubles jolt Kokomo

Bailout or not, Ind. carmaking town fears end of era

Next week, mayors from Indiana whose communities host U.S. auto plants will be meeting in Indianapolis to develop collaborative strategies for their communities.

Mayors want ‘emergency plans’ if auto rescue fails

Roundtable to Discuss Effect of Big 3 on Indiana

Does anyone know what is happening in NEO to develop strategies?

UAW’s Sacrifices Look to Some Like Surrender

GM Town ‘On Edge Until Bush Gives Us the Money’

After Lifeline, Big 3 Are Still in Deep

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