Brownstone Ventures Takes New Name

Brownstone Ventures has changed its name to Brownstone Energy Inc., effective January 18, 2011. The name change has been accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange and was previously approved by the company's shareholders.

The company's shares will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the new name at the opening of business on January 18, 2011. The company's trading symbol remains unchanged at "BWN".

Holders of share and warrant certificates in the company's prior name do not need to take any action as a result of the name change.