Presentation to be webcast over the Internet

PINEVILLE, La. -Bruce Williamson, president and CEO of Cleco Corporation (NYSE: CNL), will speak Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at the 46th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Orlando, Fla. He will discuss Cleco's key value drivers and provide updates on major initiatives.

Williamson's presentation begins at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time (6:30 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 Bruce Williamson's Presentation to 46th EEI Financial Conference" under "Presentations & Webcasts." The presentation will be available for replay for approximately 30 days.