Imported From Detroit

I have to say, I love watching the Chrysler commercial that debuted during the Super Bowl. I too am imported from Detroit … and proud of it. But living in Toledo for the last 21 years has made me a “Toledoan”.  And I feel that we need to grab some of that Motown pride that the ad projects. I might even suggest we do our own Toledo version of the commercial.

We also have a major connection with Chrysler in our town. The New Manufacturing revolution that is becoming part of our brand includes the way vehicles are now being built … in Toledo. So that is why it is so very cool that Sergio Marchionne, the Chrysler CEO, will be speaking at our spring Commencement on May 8th. What a powerful statement … that a world business leader is coming to The University of  Toledo to speak to our graduates. That is real relevance!

Let me know your thoughts about a Toledo version of the ad….

Regards, Larry.

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6 Responses to “Imported From Detroit”

1. Elliott Pruitt Says:
   March 4th, 2011at 12:46 am

   Im a guy that usually sees the cup half full Instead of half empty. So, on the positive side of things;I believe making a chrysler commercial in Toledo would be making a statment,it would bring recognition to the city of toledo and maybe vision for the future. And when recognition starts coming so will the migration, that means better jobs, more money, more enrollment, more and more of everything. Wouldnt we all love to see economical growth!!

2. Elliott Pruitt Says:
   March 4th, 2011at 12:50 am

   I’m a guy that usually sees the cup half full Instead of half empty. So, on the positive side of things; I believe making a Chrysler commercial in Toledo would be making a statement; it would bring recognition to the city of Toledo and maybe vision for the future. And when recognition starts coming so will the migration that means better jobs, more money, more enrollment, more and more of everything. Wouldn’t we all love to see economical growth!!

3. Brian Cress Says:
   March 4th, 2011at 9:31 am

   Perhaps make it a student-based project. I have spent many nights in the Mac Lab at Carlson library and looking around me seeing some awesome video-editing and producing talent. Make it a challenge to the students of UT to come up with their own video edit and produce it. I know I would give it a shot!

4. Felicia Guerrero Says:
   March 4th, 2011at 10:15 am

   Agree…Chrysler has been very important to Toledo, especially growing up a Chrysler worker’s daughter. I think the students could do an excellent job making a Toledo-based Chrysler commerical

5. Candice Harrison Says:
   March 4th, 2011at 11:54 am

   I thought that commercial was absolutely brilliant!!
   Yes! Having the Chrysler CEO speak at our commencement sends an extremely powerful statement. I too have many family member who have spent their entire careers working for Jeep and Chrysler.
   Allowing for some of the “hometown pride” to shine through in a commercial is a wonderful idea. Anything GREAT is full of ups and downs. Being from Toledo, I am very proud. Proud of its history and proud of its future. Nice post!:-)

6. Lawrence Burns Says:
   March 4th, 2011at 1:12 pm

   Thanks for the great ideas’s….student involvement would be wonderful!

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