Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson Brings the Ultimate Networking Experience to the City of Atlanta

Business Wire, Sept 20, 2004

WHO:    Automotive Leader Lincoln Mercury Presents the Magic
        Corporate Mixer

WHAT:   An elite reception where you'll experience the extraordinary
        power of an exclusive networking environment, in which 300-500
        community leaders, politicians, key corporate executives,
        entrepreneurs and local celebrities are in attendance. Earvin
        "Magic" Johnson will host this invite-only gathering,
        featuring keynote speaker and networking guru George Fraser,
        author of "Success Runs in Our Race."

 -- A Special Performance by Capitol Recording Artist, Faith Evans --

WHEN:   Wednesday, September 22, 2004
        7:00 PM

WHERE:  Atlanta, GA
        Invite Only!

WHY:    To bring awareness to the Magic Johnson companies/brand, and
        to the partners the MJ companies/brand does business with,
        while accomplishing professional goals. The Magic Johnson
        Brand and Lincoln hope to empower, inspire and inform the
        Atlanta community on building personal wealth and communities
        through networking.

About the Magic Johnson Brand

The Magic Johnson Brand has become one of the most expansive and successful business networks in the country. The Brand was cultivated during the illustrious career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr., which began with his famed basketball tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, and has expanded to include a variety of businesses and community ventures.

The Magic Johnson Brand stimulates economic growth and development through education, community enrichment and franchise development.

Mr. Johnson funneled the mission of the Brand through his business empire, Magic Johnson Enterprises, Inc.

The company is dedicated to urban development through philanthropy, business and entertainment. To serve this mission, the company is divided into three divisions: Magic Johnson Foundation, Johnson Development Corporation and Magic Johnson Entertainment.