Western Extralite Company is the Newest Member of the General Services Administration's Mentor-Protege Program
Small and Large Business Partner to Serve the Federal Customer and Build Business Opportunities

KANSAS CITY, MO, January 30, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Western Extralite Company announced today it has been approved as the newest participant of the General Services Administration (GSA) Mentor-Protege Program. The Mentor-Protege Agreement with Eaton Corporation is designed to encourage and motivate GSA prime contractors to assist small businesses and enhance their capability of performing successfully on GSA contracts and subcontracts.

John Isenberg, Executive Vice President of Western Extralite Company said "While we have several decades of experience serving federal clients, we have never explored the Mentor-Protege program before. With this agreement, we look forward to working with Eaton Corporation to better serve the federal market and open the doors to wider business opportunities."

"Western Extralite Company has been a valued business partner with Eaton Corporation for years. We feel the Mentor Protege program is an excellent opportunity to serve the Federal Government with our combined Solutions and Services," said Rodney Melton, Federal Business Development Manager, Eaton Corporation.

"The GSA Mentor-Protege Program creates a win-win-win," said Anthony "Tony" Eiland, Program Coordinator of the Mentor-Protege Program, GSA Office of Small Business Utilization. "Protege firms have opportunities to win new contracts. The mentor is recognized as a 'corporate mentor' by the GSA procurement system and is capable of using this as a marketing tool with the Federal Government. The agency benefits by learning about new and innovative products and services."

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John Isenberg
Western Extralite
Executive Vice President
1470 Liberty
Kansas City, MO
United States 64102-1018
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