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INTERMOUNTAIN CORPORATE AFFAIRS JOINS WORLDCOM PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP

– Network Affiliation Will Expand Denver Firm’s Global Reach, Market Expertise –

DENVER, CO (Oct. 20, 2004) –InterMountain Corporate Affairs has become a partner in the WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, the world's largest consortium of independently owned public relations counseling firms. The affiliation allows Denver-based InterMountain to offer clients local representation in markets as far-flung as Seattle, São Paulo , Singapore and Sydney.

WORLDCOM – no association with the telecommunications company – is comprised of some 80 partner firms with 100 offices in 33 countries on five continents. InterMountain was named the exclusive partner for Colorado after an extensive screening process, and the firm was admitted at the annual meeting of the group’s Americas Region, held in Pittsburgh Oct. 14-16. New partners in Vancouver, British Columbia; Nashville, Tenn.; and San Juan, Puerto Rico were also admitted in Pittsburgh.

• In addition to expanding its geographic reach, InterMountain will broaden its portfolio of service offerings and industry knowledge through the alliance . “Joining WORLDCOM gives us national and international depth,” said Thomas R. Schilling, InterMountain’s chief executive officer. “Our new partners offer impressive expertise in marketing, public affairs and investor relations, as well as experience in a broad array of specialties such as consumer products, technology, health care, financial services and automotive.”

Schilling said that the character of the group is highly entrepreneurial – most members are founders and principals of their own firms – and that partner firms have a track record of collaborating seamlessly on client projects. He said the mantra repeated among members at the Pittsburgh meeting is that the best way to benefit from WORLDCOM is to take an active role.

”We immediately joined a practice group of firms specializing in public affairs, energy and environmental issues so we could share intellectual capital, trade best practices and discuss industry trends with our brightest peers from around the globe,” Schilling said. “We look forward to tackling a number of leadership roles within WORLDCOM and leveraging this valuable resource to the benefit of our clients and employees.”

Worldcom is the world's largest consortium of independently owned public relations counseling firms. Comprised of some 100 partner offices, and growing, Worldcom has offices in 35 countries on five continents, more than 1,500 employees and revenue in 2003 of more than US $156 million. Worldcom was formed primarily to serve national, international and multi-national clients needing in-depth marketing and communications support and expertise from professionals who understand the language, culture and customs of the domestic and foreign arenas in which they operate. Visit www.worldcomgroup.com for more information.

About InterMountain Corporate Affairs

InterMountain Corporate Affairs occupies an exclusive niche as one of Colorado’s only firms specializing in statewide government relations, local government advocacy and strategic communications. An integral member of the Colorado business and political communities since 1992, InterMountain has the experience, relationships and know-how to effectively craft and deliver crucial messages to customers, employees and stakeholders – as well as to legislators, regulators, community groups and the media. For more information, please visit us online at www.intermountainca.com.

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