BANK OF AMERICA: has expanded its sponsorship of USA Canoe and Kayak. The company has been named the Official Bank of USACK and a presenting sponsor of major USACK events including the 2007 Sprint Team Trials in Chula Vista, CA; the 2007 Slalom Team Trials in Charlotte, NC; the 2007 Sprint National Championships in Seattle, WA; the 2007 Slalom National Championships in Deep Creek, MD; and two national championships in 2008. The company first sponsored USACK in 2004.
CELL PHONE COUPONS: have come to Maine. Four retailers in Bangor have signed with mobile coupon provider Cellfire to distribute digital coupons to locals’ cell phones. Residents register at Cellfire.com/State/ME to get local offers from The Sports Arena bowling alley and pool hall, Quality Jewelers, Arby’s and Pete & Larry’s Lounge, as well as national offers from Hardee’s restaurants, Domino’s Pizza, magazine publisher Meredith Corp., Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Hollywood Video, T.G.I. Friday’s, 1-800-flowers.com, Omaha Steaks, North Beach Pizza, and Pizz’a Chicago.