OEN Names nLIGHT Growth Company of the Year

Vancouver, WA USA September 22, 2008

nLIGHT Corporation (nLIGHT), a leading supplier of high-power semiconductor lasers and high-performance fibers, is pleased to announce that the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) named nLIGHT growth company of the year at the 2008 OEN Tom Holce Awards for Entrepreneurship awards ceremony.

“I would like to thank OEN for this recognition and their support,” said Scott Keeney, nLIGHT President and CEO. “This award is testament to the hard work and commitment of our team.”

“The judges selected nLIGHT as the growth category winner because the company exemplified entrepreneurial spirit by changing its strategy, re-inventing itself when success didn’t seem probable”, stated Linda Weston, Executive Director and President of OEN. “The nLIGHT team is focused on continuing to implement that strategy and approach to the market, which has resulted in dramatic growth. Congratulations to the entire team at nLIGHT.”

About OEN
Founded in 1991, the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing opportunities for Oregon entrepreneurs and improving the business climate for emerging, growth-oriented companies statewide. The organization has members throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. www.oen.org