BZ Boise Inc.

Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) announced today that Alexander Toeldte, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present a company overview at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference in New York City on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at 8:50 a.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay until December 31, 2010.

In order to access the webcast, please go to www.BoiseInc.com and click on the link to the webcast under Webcasts & Presentations on the Investors drop-down menu.

About Boise Inc.

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) manufactures packaging products and papers including corrugated containers, containerboard, label and release and flexible packaging papers, imaging papers for the office and home, printing and converting papers, newsprint, and market pulp. Our employees are committed to delivering excellent value while managing our businesses to sustain environmental resources for future generations. Visit our website at www.BoiseInc.com.

Jason Bowman Director, Investor Relations 208-384-7456 Virginia Aulin Vice President, Corporate Affairs 208-384-7837 http://www.boiseinc.com/