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July 10, 2006

Core States Engineering Recognized as Fastest Growing Firm

Core States Engineering is proud to announce that it has been named number 23 on Zweig Whites 2006 Hot Firm List of the nations 100 Fasted Growing Architecture, Engineering, Planning and Environmental Consulting Firms based on revenue growth and other criteria from 2002 through 2005.

Reporting 411% growth from 2002 to 2005, Core States is one of only three firms on the list to exceed 400% growth. No other firm in the top 50 cracked the 400% threshold.

With nine offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Engineering provides Land Development, Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management Services for major firms such as Wal-Mart, Cumberland Farms, Circle K, Sunoco and Hess Corporation, as well as other developers.

Formed in 1999, Core States attributes its growth to providing value and efficiency to its clients development needs and to providing employees with an exciting, faced paced work environment with opportunity for professional growth and development.

For more information on excellence in development services and career opportunities, contact any of the Core States offices listed below: