WESTON Sponsors Small Business Forum October 20, 2010

NEW ORLEANS,LA — October 15, 2010 – Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON^®) will sponsor a Small Business Forum on October 20, 2010, at the Lindy C. Boggs International Conference Center at the University of New Orleans. Ms Jo Ann Lawrence, Sr. Business Development Specialist, US Small Business Administration, is the featured speaker.

Participants will learn about WESTON Small Business teaming and subcontracting opportunities in design-build construction trades, major equipment, materials and supplies, and field and support services. WESTON seeks Small, Small Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in the local communities.

The Gulf Coast states have been home to WESTON for over 35 years and the company has responded to some of our nation’s most challenging events in the region, including the Gulf oil spill, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the crash of the Columbia space shuttle. They continue work in the marshes and wetlands on coastal restoration. Through it all WESTON has a history of integrating local small businesses into important roles on their projects. The statistics speak for themselves. During work on the Phase II New Orleans temporary pump station projects at 17th Street and London Avenue, 93% of WESTON’s subcontracted work was to local Louisiana firms, 53% of that work to small businesses. Over the life of the contract, 77% of the contract value remained in Louisiana.

The small business forum will provide a vehicle for making contacts and growing community support and awareness of local contractors. According to Scott S. Slocum, WESTON Vice President and Northern Gulf Coast Profit Center Manager, “As WESTON continues to expand business along the Louisiana Gulf Coast region, we are seeking to expand the pool of qualified small businesses available to work with us. The Small Business Forum is a perfect opportunity to discuss shared goals and values as we look towards providing innovative, sustainable solutions to our clients’ emerging needs.”

There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP to Gay DiPhillips at 610-701-3071 or smallbusiness@westonsolutions.com.

Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON^®) is a leader in environmental, sustainable, and energy solutions, property redevelopment, and design/build construction. Dedicated to making a difference in the world, the company’s 1,800 people reach out from 60 offices around the globe to build strong stakeholder relationships that work. WESTON has been responding to its clients’ toughest problems for more than 50 years.