CNL Cleco Corp.

Mike Madison, president and CEO of Cleco Corp. (NYSE: CNL), will speak Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at the 45th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Palm Desert, Calif.

Madison will discuss Cleco's growth strategy and the status of major projects behind the company's growth. His presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time (9:30 a.m. Central time) and will be webcast over the Internet.

To access the webcast, go to www.cleco.com, select "For Investors" and "CEO Mike Madison's presentation to 45th EEI Financial Conference" under webcasts. The presentation will be available for replay for 30 days.

EEI is the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, international affiliates and industry associates worldwide.

Cleco Corp. is a regional energy company headquartered in Pineville, La. It operates a regulated electric utility company, Cleco Power LLC, which serves about 277,000 retail customers across Louisiana. Cleco also operates a wholesale energy business, Cleco Midstream Resources LLC, which includes the pending sale of Acadia Power Station Unit 2. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Cleco Power serving Louisiana customers. For more information about Cleco, visit www.cleco.com.

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