BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comerica Bank's Chief Economist, Dana Johnson, will provide South Florida business and community leaders with insights into the local and national economy at a series of events in South Florida October 6 in Naples and Weston and October 7 in Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton.

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"We know how important economic data is to our clients," said Randy Nobles, Florida regional president. "The current state of the housing market, the presidential election and the turmoil in the financial markets are of vital importance to everyone. That's why we're delighted that Dana can join us for these events and share his insights with South Florida business leaders."

Johnson, Senior Vice President for Comerica Bank, is interviewed frequently in national media and publishes a variety of economic reports each month. He is a former economist with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board.

  Johnson will appear at the following events:

  Monday, October 6 - Comerica Bank
  --  Naples Banking Center 3001 Tamiami Trail North at 8:30am breakfast,
      presentation to follow
  --  Weston Banking Center, 2800 Weston Road, at 5pm, reception to follow

  Tuesday, October 7 - Comerica Bank
  --  Palm Beach Gardens Banking Center 2401 PGA Blvd. Ste 198 at 8:30am
      breakfast, presentation to follow
  --  Boca Raton Community Room 1675 North Military Trail 12 Noon lunch,
      presentation to follow

The public is invited to attend each event, though space is limited. For more information and to make reservations, call 561-961-6607.

Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada, China and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $66 billion at June 30, 2008. To receive e-mail alerts of breaking Comerica news, go to http://www.comerica.com/newsalerts .

SOURCE: Comerica Bank

CONTACT: Melissa David-Rosenberg of Comerica Bank, +1-561-961-6607

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