FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keith E, Ziegler Cleveland Construction, Inc. Vice President-Construction 8620 Tyler Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 255.8000, ext. 124 keithz@clevelandconstruction.com Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Names Cleveland Construction, Inc. "2005 General Contractor of the Year" Mentor, OH - June 13, 2006 - On May 12, 2006, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, presented Cleveland Construction, Inc. of Mentor, Ohio their annual award for the 2005 General Contractor of the Year. The award was presented at Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas during Wal-Mart Realty's 2005 Vendor Award Celebration, recognizing Cleveland Construction, Inc.'s outstanding performance as a General Contractor vendor. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has one of the largest construction and development programs in the country. More than 120 general contractors from across the nation were eligible for the award. Eric Zorn, Executive Vice and President of Wal-Mart Realty and Rob Bray, Senior Vice President Wal-Mart Realty presented the award to Cleveland Construction, Inc. vice presidents, Keith Ziegler and James Small. The award was presented before an audience of more than 1,100 Wal-Mart Realty associates. Brian Novak, Wal-Mart Senior Director of Construction stated, "Cleveland Construction consistently turns over complete and clean stores on time. They have a strong commitment to Wal-Mart." "Cleveland Construction, Inc. is a proactive contractor who implemented a worker registration program in response to Wal-Mart's commitment to compliance. They also came to Bentonville in January to present and share their program with all of our contractors. Cleveland has been one of our leading contractors in compliance and performance." said Rob Bray.

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