2009-10-28 21:44:04 -

PINEVILLE, LA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/09 -- Mike Madison, president and CEO of Cleco Corp. (NYSE: CNL), will speak Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the 44th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Hollywood, Fla. Madison will discuss Cleco's growth strategy and the status of major projects behind the company's growth.



Madison'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 Mike Madison presentation to 44th EEI Financial Conference" under webcasts.
The presentation will be available for replay for 60 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 that serves about 276,000 customers across Louisiana. Cleco also operates a wholesale energy business with approximately 1,350 megawatts of nameplate generating capacity. For more information about Cleco, visit www.cleco.com : .

Investor Contacts:
Cleco Corporation:
Russell Davis
(318) 484-7501
Rodney J. Hamilton
(318) 484-7593

Media Contact:
Cleco Corporation:
Fran Phoenix
(318) 484-7467