Bank of America Commits Additional Support for 2012 Olympic Games in New York City

During the 2004 Olympic Summer Games in Athens , Greece, Bank of America
supported the athletes and families of Team USA through the Bank of America
Hometown Hopefuls Program and Family Center.bankofamerica.

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"You can see the pride and sense of accomplishment on the faces of all the
athletes who compete in the Games," she added.
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The Victory Dance/
Celebration will be held Saturday evening at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel.

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"Our vision is to create a
spectacular competitive experience for Olympic athletes from around the world
and leave a lasting legacy for New Yorkers.

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In May 2004, Bank of America announced a $500,000 commitment to
NYC2012.

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Today, Bank of America supports more than 170 banking
centers and 540 ATMs throughout New York City. The program provides Team USA
athletes and their families with access to an exclusive discount travel
program, which includes airfare and accommodations, complimentary meals and
tickets to venues, and free Internet access and telephone service, making
their Olympic experience more comfortable and affordable during the two weeks
of competition. The company
provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving 33 million
consumer relationships with more than 5,800 retail banking offices, more than
16,700 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than twelve million
active users.
Olympic Team apparel, pins, jewelry and more.

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The IOC will select a Host City for the 2012 Games on
July 6, 2005 in Singapore. The company serves clients in 150 countries
and has relationships with 98 percent of the U. Special Olympics Washington Winter Sports Showcase Event - March 3-5

WENATCHEE, Wash.

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"Athletes from across Washington will compete for their own "gold" after
months of hard work and training on the part of coaches and athletes who earn
the right to compete at this 3-day event," said Winter Games Director, Phillip
Smithson.

QVC, Inc.2 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a
wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings,
licensed products, fashion, beauty , electronics and fine jewelry. QVC reaches
over 89 million homes in the United States.

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Brings company's NYC2012 giving to $1 million

Demonstrates company's continued commitment to promoting neighborhood
excellence in city

NEW YORK, Bank of America - official sponsor of
the 2006 U.S. Companies such as Bank of America
bring us closer to realizing New York's Olympic dream.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Jill A.
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New York is competing against four other cities for the right to host the
Games in 2012: London, Madrid, Moscow and Paris. Bank of America Corporation stock
(ticker: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Law enforcement personnel from around the state will run an Olympic
torch from Riverfront Park through the streets of Wenatchee, ending at
Wenatchee High School, where the official opening ceremonies will take place.
Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, Riverfront Park Ice Arena, Leavenworth
Winter Sports Club and several other venues in and around Wenatchee will host
the various competitions.

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Olympic Team - today announced its increased support for
bringing the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to New York City with an
additional $500,000 commitment to NYC2012, the committee leading New York's
bid to host the Games in 2012.

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"We are grateful to Bank of America and its extraordinarily generous
support and strong commitment to New York's bid for the Games in 2012," said
Jay Kriegel, Executive Director of NYC2012.
The Games kick-off Friday evening with the Torch Lighting Ceremony led by
2006 Grand Marshall, Bryce Fischer, defensive end for the NFC Champion Seattle
Seahawks.

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were created especially for the retailer including:

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-- Team USA 2006 Olympic Limited Edition Final Medal Count Basket (QVC
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-- Team USA 2006 Puff Embroidery Olympic Cap (QVC Item #A71713)
-- Torino 2006 Final Medal Count Short-Sleeve Tee (QVC Item #A1823),
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In addition to its strong investment banking and wealth and investment
management operations in New York, Bank of America recently established a
highly visible retail presence throughout the city, which is home to 8 million

potential customers.S.

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The $500,000 Bank of America Charitable Foundation grant to NYC2012 is the
company 's latest investment in New York and reflects a strong record of
commitment to public-private partnership , community development and
philanthropic investment in the city's neighborhoods. Fortune 500 companies and 85
percent of the Global Fortune 500. "And this year, the weather appears to be cooperating! " he said.
To round out the weekend, the Healthy Athletes program will be offered,
providing free health screening and fitness education.
In broadcasts airing from the February 10 Opening Ceremony through the
Closing Ceremony on February 26, shoppers will find a selection of 2006 U.

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The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
grant brings to $1 million the company's total philanthropic commitment to
NYC2012. An International Olympic
Committee (IOC) Evaluation Committee will visit each city to inspect and
review each city's Olympic plan., As the world celebrates its best
and brightest athletes in the XX Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy this
February, leading electronic retailer QVC offers officially licensed
commemorative items throughout the month.S. Olympic Winter Games Showcase " broadcasts are as follows: Friday,
February 10 at 10:00 AM (ET), Monday, February 13 at 6:00 AM (ET), Thursday,
February 16 at 5:00 PM (ET) and Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 PM (ET).345.com, Q Records and Video, QVC @, QVC Local, QVC ProductWorks.

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"We have a
long history of supporting the communities in which we do business and believe
that it's part of our responsibility to partner with the community to make
opportunities like the 2012 Olympic Games a reality. Since 2001, Bank of America has committed more than $100
million annually in loans and investments for community development in New
York City.com

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Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business
Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No.S.
More than 1,000 coaches and volunteers come together to make these Winter
Games happen.1515 or http://www.

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. The
QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world headquarters in West
Chester, Pa. QVC is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation .

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New York will host the Evaluation Committee
February 21-24, 2005."
In September 2004, Bank of America announced a $1 million partnership with
the Department of Education specifically to support arts education in the
City's public schools.
Bank of America has been an official sponsor of the U. Olympic Team
since 1992, and last year extended its sponsorship through the 2006 Olympic
Winter Games in Torino, Italy and the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing,
China.

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"Bank of America is committed to playing a significant role in the
economic health of New York City," said Carter McClelland, New York president
for Bank of America and chairman of Banc of America Securities.

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Bank of America is one of the world 's largest financial institutions,
serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large
corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and
other financial and risk-management products and services., You won't have to travel to
Italy to see these athletes bring home the gold, but the competition will be
outstanding as more than 1,500 athletes participate in the 2006 Special
Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee March 3-5. Athletes will compete in alpine and Nordic skiing,
figure and speed skating, snowboarding, and basketball, which begin Saturday. "This
is one event that is not to be missed," said Smithson.

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Special Olympics Washington is a non-profit organization that provides
year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports, physical fitness and
healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase
self-confidence and social skills , improve physical and motor skills and have
better success in leading more productive and independent lives.org

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http://www. "The dedication and enthusiasm of all involved in this weekend
is such an inspiration," said Caryl Morrell, Winter Games Wenatchee Director. Ward
Phone number: 425-330-9135
Email: jward@sowa.S.S.

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Last summer, the bank unveiled a combined sponsorship,
charitable grant and financing deal, valued at more than $20 million, to
support the renovation of the Apollo Theater in New York's Harlem
neighborhood. 1 SBA lender to
minority -owned small businesses.
Last year the lack of snow in the Cascades resulted in the cancellation of
several events.