Rich Hadley, President and CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated issued the following statement on American Tire Distributors' choice of the City of Spokane Valley for its new distribution center. Headquartered in Huntersville, N.C., American Tire plans to be operating next year in a new 110,000 square foot warehouse in the Spokane Business & Industrial Park.

"We are pleased to play a role in bringing jobs and business investment to our region. Stan Key, Industry Manager, was approached in March by Jackson & Cooksey, a site selection company, and worked with them on property selection for American Tire Distributors. Stan made the introductions with Dean Stuart of the Business & Industrial Park in Spokane Valley."

"The Business & Industrial Park has an excellent location with great I-90 access and dual rail service by both UP and BNSF," says Dean Stuart, Director of Marketing for the Park.  "The Park has weathered the recession well. The outlook is positive; activity has picked up in the recent months."

Ron Sinclair, Senior VP of Marketing for American Tire states "American Tire Distributors looks forward to expanding its facility in Spokane Valley and increasing the service level to our tire retailer customers in Spokane and the surrounding area."

Mayor Tom Towey welcomes American Tire to the City of Spokane Valley, "We are happy to learn that American Tire Distributors, Inc. has selected Spokane Valley as home for its new distribution center.  They are a welcome addition to our community and we wish them continued success.  We also want to thank Greater Spokane Incorporated for assisting American Tire in its decision to locate in Spokane Valley."