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(BSNS WIRE) Chronicle Communications Inc. Adds Service Portal Enhancemen Chronicle Communications Inc. Adds Service Portal Enhancement to Gotcashback.com Business Editors/Technology Writers TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1999--Chronicle Communications Inc., (OTCBB:CRNC), (http://www.chronicleinc.com) announced Wednesday the re-launch of its development stage e-commerce, e-service website gotcashback.com . The site, through marketing arrangements with real estate agents, mortgage brokers and title insurance firms, provides rebates to buyers and sellers on real estate and related services. The site was redesigned by True Image Technologies Inc. of St. Petersburg, Fla. (http://www.true-image.com). Future enhancements to the site are planned and will add additional goods and services. Chronicle Communications Inc.'s subsidiary, Bartow Communications Inc. currently publishes "The Register" in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets. The Register is distributed freely to real estate agents and contains new homebuilders' inventory as well as display ads for the real estate industry. Gotcashback.com, also markets Small Office - Home Office (SOHO) computer systems and audio/video products, web-site development and hosting to its customers through Chronicle's AmeriComp Computers Inc. division (http://www.buyaci.com). Todd Ottenstein of Gotcashback.com Inc. stated: "The internet real estate space is quickly becoming a very useful tool for relocating individuals and families. Internet imagery, including interior/exterior panoramic views of homes, schools and community information and financial calculators are among the most popular tools found on today's real estate sites. Real estate professionals have always been expected to provide referrals for various needs of a home seller or buyer. We are excited to consolidate these services and provide a very desirable element, Cash Back!" Special Note: Management believes certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the basis of management's views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied. Such differences may result from actions taken by the company prior to its current fiscal year end, as well as from developments beyond the company's control, including changes in global economic conditions that may, among other things, affect the performance of the company's anticipated acquisitions or future business. In addition, changes in domestic competitive and economic conditions may also affect performance of all significant company businesses. --30--pp/mi* CONTACT: Chronicle Communications, Tampa Lori Riscile, 813/248-0100 Fax: 813/247-2133 KEYWORD: FLORIDA MARYLAND INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INTERNET REAL ESTATE E-COMMERCE Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com *** end of story ***