Bank of America Expands Small Business Footprint in Washington With Hiring of More Than 30 Small Business Bankers

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 26, 2012– Bank of America announced today that it has hired more than 30 small business bankers throughout the state of Washington to provide guidance and counsel to local small business owners. Ten of these hires are located in the Seattle metro area. These additions are part of the bank’s previously announced plan to hire approximately 1,000 small business bankers nationwide.

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Bank of America Expands Small Business Footprint in Washington With Hiring of More Than 30 Small Business Bankers

The value of money

I am sure I am just like every other parent out there who despairs every time there is a need to go shopping with the children. It doesn’t matter if it’s the grocery, department or convenience store someone is inevitably whining about wanting to buy something. That is fine but it’s never their money being pulled out at the checkout, it’s mine.

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The value of money

U.S. Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein Returns to His Midwest Roots for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 26, 2012– The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that U.S. Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein will set his sights on the October 7 race after he represents Team USA in the 10,000 meters at the Olympic Games on August 4. The 35th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will mark Ritzenhein’s first time toeing the line in Chicago and will be a unique opportunity for him to perform in a world-class competition less than 200 miles from his boyhood home in Rockford, Mich.

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Bank of America and Vital Voices Invest in Emerging Women Leaders in South Africa Through Global Ambassadors Program

Mentoring Forum Will Develop a Global Action Plan to Accelerate Women’s Decision-Making Power

CAPE TOWN, South Africa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 26, 2012– Today Bank of America and Vital Voices convened a mentoring forum in Cape Town, South Africa, to develop a global action plan to engage the international community in increasing the number and impact of women leaders as decision-makers. The effort is part of the Global Ambassadors Program, a Vital Voices and Bank of America partnership, which mobilizes accomplished professionals as mentors for talented women leaders in developing countries.

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Bank of America and Vital Voices Invest in Emerging Women Leaders in South Africa Through Global Ambassadors Program

Avoiding work is hard work

Global stocks across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. slumped today, ahead of a European Union summit this Thursday and Friday. Some analysts are concerned that the summit could lead to an impasse and underscore divisions in Europe, particularly between Germany and France.

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Avoiding work is hard work