2007 editorial calendar - Capital Region Living Magazine

Albany Executives: More Than Networking
Albany Executives Association • 1450 Western Avenue, Suite 101, Albany • 462.8535 • www.albanyexecutives.com
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nce a week, representatives of 65-70
Capital Region businesses gather
together to take the lead—and raise
networking to the next level. Their
companies and professional services
are members of Albany Executives Association, commonly known as AXA, a 58-year-old area organization with the purpose of sharing business opportunities and networking to develop each member's business. Membership of a business, which is by application, provides category exclusivity, with only one
company/firm in the particular field.
With the objective of gaining and giving business, AXA is one of the oldest organizations of its type
in the Capital Region and two or three times in size,
reports its executive director, John Graziano Jr. of
Capitol Hill Management Services. The interactions
at the Monday meetings build relationships, creating
a confidence and comfort to make referrals, as well
as provide information and leads, Graziano notes.
Mindful of members’ busy schedules, meetings
begin promptly at 12:05 p.m. and conclude at 1 p.m.
The agenda includes a brief discussion by one or two
members and a Q&A on new services, product lines
or ways in which the member network can be of help.
“It can almost be guaranteed that someone will
know someone and be glad to make the introduction,” Graziano observes. The persons designated as
representative and alternate must have the authority within the business to make decisions that would
benefit other AXA members.
Business Name
3N Document Destruction
Collaborations
Accent Commercial Furniture Inc.
Cooley Group, Inc.
Absolute Pest Control, Inc.
Action Window Cleaning Co., Inc.
AE Rosen Electrical, Inc.
Albany Chiropractic and
Physical Therapy
Albany Fire Extinguisher
Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing and
Heating Contrs., Inc.
Haley Bros. Inc.
Dana Salgado, OD
Digital X-Press
Capitol Hill Management Services
Elite Property Care
Coldwell Banker
Prime Properties, Inc.
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Green Reveals
Eastern Office Supply
of Upstate NY Inc.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime
Properties/Prime Companies
Fusco Personnel Inc.
Computer Renaissance
Albany Protective Service, Inc.
Capital Region Living Magazine
Members also receive bulletins with leads or
news, e.g., designation of a new purchase manager,
plans for a new project. A special opportunity to see an
AXA luncheon meeting in action is coming up on
September 21. Contact Graziano if interested in attending. Special events also are planned during the year.
AXA has been a beneficial experience for Albany
law firm member McNamee Lochner Titus & Williams,
P.C., says attorney Vincent Valenza. “Our business is
based on building relationships and trust with our
clients,” he explains. “Through AXA, we get to know
the members and they know us.” The firm has handled
legal matters for many members, such as sales of
businesses, acquisitions of businesses, business succession planning, lease review and general business
matters and assisted with non-business matters, such
as estate planning, litigation and traffic violations. The
regular meetings and focus on providing information
about the various members have allowed the firm to
build connections. “This,” Valenza adds, “also has
made the other members comfortable referring our
firm to their contacts.”
Functional Communications Corporation, the
local affiliate of Mood Media (formerly known as
Muzak) has belonged to AXA since 1975. “AXA has been
an integral part of our business networking and new
business development strategy for 40 years,”
Functional Communications’ Director of Sales Diane
Montes Harris tells us. “Our members also work and live
in the community, and know the ‘movers and shakers’
(if they’re not already members of AXA) and those personal introductions, advance notice of upcoming projects and partnerships among members are invaluable.”
At the time Functional joined, AXA was the first
organization of its kind, with the mission of networking, category exclusivity, and organized lead sharing.
”It remains the most established group of this type in
the area,” says Montes Harris.
She keeps AXA members up to date on
Functional’s services and product lines, so that they
know what kinds of leads are good for the company’s
sales team and offer personal introductions in the
opportunities they encounter–a practice Functional
eBizDocs
Empress Travel & Cruises
FirstLight Fiber
Functional Communications
Corporation - Mood:
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Guilderland Animal Hospital
Hannan's Waste Disposal LLC
Heartland Payment Systems
Hoosick Street Wine Cellar
Infamous Graphics, Inc
Janitronics Facility Services
John R. Zongrone Agency
Key Bank
Kiskis Tire Co.
Lamar Advertising Company
LCS & Z, LLP
Legere Construction & Remodeling
reciprocates. For example, she says, an AXA member
was working with a new business that expressed a
concern about atmosphere and noise, as well as
eavesdropping potential within its offices. “He introduced the business owner to me, and we were able
to design and install a system that solved their issues
and improved their working environment.”
Functional also has gained from leads announced to
AXA’s members, including follow-up contact that
resulted in a project at a new building.
“Many of the leads that we use to develop business come from AXA members,” Montes Harris says.
“It’s like having a few dozen people on your team
prospecting, seeing things or informing you about
opportunities you might not have otherwise found.”
Montes Harris has been involved in AXA since
she began work with Functional 18 years ago. “I consider some of its members not only business and networking partners, vendors and clients - but friends
and mentors – and we have shared professional and
personal connections at many levels.”
AXA has evolved with the changes in business
environment and needs over the years, since the idea
of the organization was discussed in 1955 and formed
two years later with 14 charter members. Businesses
today, for example, are more diversified with multiple
product lines and services, says Graziano. Members
recommend potential new member companies;
inquiries about joining also can be made directly to
AXA headquarters to apply, see if there is an opening
for membership in the particular field, and arrange
for a discussion. And as noted, AXA’s open house
luncheon meeting is September 21.
Currently serving as officers for AXA are John
Zongrone of the John R. Zongrone Agency –
President; Paul Donnelly of Collaborations – Vice
President; Jeanette Martin of The Mallozzi Family –
Secretary; Joyce Weiler of Key Bank – Treasurer; and
Jim Long of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, Inc. –
Chairman of the Board.
Visit www.albanyexecutives.com to learn more
about AXA, members, membership application and
more.
LoPorto and Adams
Contracting, Inc.
Maaco Collision Repair
& Auto Painting
Management Advisory Group
March of Dimes
Maxemize Social Marketing, Inc.
McNamee, Lochner,
Titus & Williams, P.C.
Morgan Linen Service
Northeast HR for Hire
Northeast Info Systems
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
NPA Financial, LLC
One Connect Energy
Orange Motor Co., Inc.
SEFCU Mortgage Services
Shapes & Colours Salon & Spa
Sharon Springs Garage, Inc.
Sneeringer Monahan Provost
Redgrave Title Agency, Inc.
Solasus Web Solutions
Spring Line Design
Architecture + Engineering, LLP
Superior Business Products, Inc.
Ted's Flooring & Interior Design
The Business Brokerage Group
The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Mallozzi Family
Upstate Concierge
Medicine & Management
White Lake Music &
Post/Voice Coaches
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The Hoosick Street Wine Cellar
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he Hoosick Street Wine Cellar has been proudly serving the Capital District
for over 14 years. Locally owned and operated, we have grown from a small
wine and spirits shop to offering one of the more impressive wine selections in the area. While any store can boast how vast a selection they offer, none
can claim to be as customer friendly as we can. Our customers are the most loyal
in the area—a testament to our top-notch service.
We are also proud to offer our services nationwide with our new online
business—wespeakwine.com. From our web site, our customers can view our
large selection of wines, read professional reviews and ratings, and make purchases from the comfort of their homes. We can ship to just about anywhere in
the United States, and we also offer a store pick-up option for our local Internet
customers.
We offer a 10% discount on solid or mixed cases of wine, and 10% off to all
active military personnel and veterans. Senior citizens can save 10% on all their
wine purchases every Tuesday on "Senior Day."
Come by and check us out, we're sure not to disappoint!
Frank Salamone, owner.
260 Hoosick Street, Troy • 273.0970 • www.wespeakwine.com
Guilderland Animal Hospital
uilderland Animal Hospital has been
providing veterinary services for the
Capital District since 1955. Originally
a mixed animal practice, GAH is now a fullservice companion animal hospital and has
been an accredited member of the
American Animal Hospital Association since
1973. AAHA triennial evaluation includes
over 800 standards of practice to ensure upto-date quality and technology. As one of
the only 3,000 accredited hospitals in North
America, GAH has made a commitment to
provide and maintain the highest standard
of companion animal veterinary care.
Services provided include wellness
and preventative care. Surgical services include routine as well as soft tissue,
cancer and orthopedic surgery, comprehensive dentistry and laser surgery. Laser
therapy is also available for pain management and increased healing speed.
Diagnostic services include full laboratory, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Boarding,
bathing and grooming are among other services. All boarders receive individual
care and are walked and exercised a minimum of five times daily. A large inventory of prescription diets includes foods from Hills, Purina, Royal Canin and Iams.
Adoption clinics are held the first Saturday of each month.
On the hospital staff are Michael Casler, DVM (Cornell), Cristy Towers,
DVM (Virginia Tech), Rachael Ragozzino, DVM (St. George’s University) and
Jennifer Haber, DVM (Cornell). A compassionate, experienced support staff,
including seven licensed veterinary technicians, provides devoted client and
patient care. GAH wants to be your pet’s Pal for Life! GAH is open six days a week
with evening and Saturday hours.
4936 Western Turnpike • Guilderland • 355.0260 • www.gahvets.com
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
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Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc.
risafulli Bros. Plumbing and Heating
Contractors, Inc. is a third-generation,
locally owned and operated, NYS Certified
Women Business Enterprise. One of the Top 10
Mechanical Contractors in the Capital District for
seven of the past eight years and voted Best
Plumbing Company in the Times Union Readers
Poll each year since 2007, we look forward to
showing you how we earned these recognitions!
Our most recognizable division is the
Service Department, providing plumbing, heating and air conditioning service and maintenance
to residential and commercial clients. Common calls include repairing kitchen
faucets, running toilets, plugged drains and repairing and servicing heating and
air conditioning systems on the hottest and coldest of Capital Region days.
Our Installation Department replaces inefficient heating and cooling systems and commercial rooftop units for personalized comfort in residential and
light commercial applications and performs whole house re-piping jobs and
replacement of kitchen and bath fixtures.
The Commercial Division performs major mechanical installations, both
plan and spec and design-build, with contract value ranges from $100,000$5,000,000. Clients include commercial, retail, educational, medical, municipal
and industrial entities.
The core business philosophy of Crisafulli Bros. is to do right by our staff,
customers and the community and we strive to be fair and reasonable in all our
interactions. For these reasons we believe we continue to grow generation after
generation.
Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Give us call;
our staff is waiting to give you the red carpet treatment you deserve!
520 Livingston Avenue, Albany • 449.1782 • www.crisbro.com
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ortheastern Fine Jewelry is dedicated to providing the finest quality jewelry for a great value with unconditional devotion to customer satisfaction.
Northeastern Fine Jewelry, as it is known today, started humbly in 1980 as
The Northeastern Coin Gallery. In 1985, the business was incorporated and the
name changed to Northeastern Fine Jewelry Inc. Since 1980, Northeastern has
based its business on a simple creed: provide the finest quality jewelry for a great
value with unconditional dedication to customer satisfaction.
The application of this simple phrase is what separates Northeastern Fine
Jewelry from other jewelry stores. We recognize the need for unparalleled quality and seek to provide jewelry fit for royalty to every customer we serve.
Northeastern provides equal services to all, with the goal of a lifelong relationship with each customer, from a high school student with a twenty-dollar budget to an aficionado who will spare no cost.
Currently occupying three locations in upstate New York and Vermont,
Northeastern Fine Jewelry continues to expand.
1607 Union Street, Schenectady • 1575 Western Avenue, Guilderland
4620 Main Street, Manchester, Vermont
855.795.6355 • www.nefj.com
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Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.
apitol Hill Management Services, Inc.
(CHMS), founded in 1981, has established
itself as the preeminent association management firm in the country. Now led by John A.
Graziano, Jr., it is a highly successful and nationally
respected firm with an established record of success serving almost 50 national, statewide and
regional organizations.
With over 30 years of experience in association management, CHMS truly understands the
challenges of running a not-for-profit organization.
With unique insights into both the challenges and opportunities associations and
not-for-profits face, we have developed an extraordinary level of support and
assistance to help organizations make the most of their opportunity for service.
CHMS operates the Centers for Non-Profit Development as an alternative
for associations and not-for-profits seeking to maximize their potential through
shared services and professional synergy. Located in Albany and Raleigh NC, the
Centers offer a prestigious business address, a modern and attractive facility,
and ample parking. More importantly, the Centers provide access to highlytrained and qualified staff to assist in a number of specific areas, such as public
relations and marketing, event planning and financial management, all at a costeffective price.
The CHMS client list includes associations and not-for-profits of all sizes,
geographic locations, and with a variety of missions. Through our years of successful operations, we have developed the infrastructure and important understanding of what is needed to help all types of organizations meet their goals and
objectives.
The CHMS team is experienced and professional and sincerely dedicated to
the success of each of our client organizations.
1450 Western Ave., Suite 101, Albany • 463.8644 • www.caphill.com
Fusco Personnel, Inc.
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usco Personnel, Inc. is a New York State
Certified Women Business Enterprise,
established in 1994. The award-winning
recruiting firm specializes in executive searches, mid-level recruits, human resources consulting, and analysis of institutional needs, as
well as temporary/contract and temp-to-hire
staffing. Their industry fields of specialty
include information technology, finance, sales,
human resources, accounting, engineering,
bio-tech, administrative/clerical, higher education and medical/clinical personnel.
Fusco Personnel, Inc. is well known for
its exceptional customer service, quality personnel and overall dedication to clients and talented pool of candidates. Their
superior industry-specific recruiters and client support team possess industryrelated experience and have been associated with Fusco Personnel, Inc. for over
five years. Their true expertise and exceptional professionalism have contributed to the company’s continued success. Employers, entrepreneurs and
Fortune 500 executives entrust Fusco Personnel, Inc. for their diverse recruitment needs.
Dedication, commitment, and teamwork are the characteristics that have
brought Fusco Personnel, Inc. to where it is today. With a 90 percent placement
rate and more than 95 percent retention rate, it’s no wonder that Fusco
Personnel, Inc. remains the leading executive recruitment firm in the Capital
Region.
4 Executive Park Drive, Albany • 869.6100 • www.fuscopersonnel.net
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Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, Inc.
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oldwell Banker Prime Properties, a full-service residential real estate company, is committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives by
improving the real estate experience. With over 29 years of experience and
14 offices throughout New York State (Capital District, Northern Country, and
Central NY), Coldwell Banker Prime Properties is well-positioned to exceed the
expectations of the clients who we serve.
The Coldwell Banker Prime Properties team, with our staff and 400+ sales
associates, is equipped with industry-leading training and educational opportunities to assist you with your real estate needs. Our services include:
• Buying and selling • Relocation services (corporate and individual)
• New home sales • Financing and closing
Buyers and sellers also will benefit from our comprehensive integrated
marketing strategies, including our award-winning web site,
ColdwellBankerPrime.com, and our complimentary Concierge program, which
offers a comprehensive resource center of home-related services.
For those looking to begin or take their real estate career to the next level,
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties is the place for you! Our nationally recognized
sales associate training and leading edge technology have been developed to
ensure the success of our agents.
To learn more about our real estate services, locate an office near you, or
discuss your real estate career, visit www.ColdwellBankerPrime.com or contact
a member of our team today at 1.866.323.2277.
Contact Information: R. James Long, Broker/Owner (Past President of
Albany Business Association - AXA). Ken Raymond, Broker/Owner.
456.8950 • www.ColdwellBankerPrime.com
The Business Brokerage Group, Inc. & BBG Mergers and Acquisitions
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ince 1979, BBG has been this region’s leading
provider of professional merger, acquisition,
business brokerage and valuation services to
privately-held companies and family businesses.
BBG will determine the optimum value of your
company. Next, our confidential marketing program
is designed to let you continue running your company successfully, while BBG manages the sale. This
includes the production of an offering prospectus,
identification of qualified purchasers, consultation
with interested investors, and even assistance with
project financing.
BBG will not use its services to promote other financial products, financial
services or other professional services. BBG is independent and will not provide
client information to any third party. We answer only to you.
Edward A. Granka has over 35 years of experience handling private company transactions including valuations, acquisitions and divestitures.
egranka@businessbrokeragegroup.com.
421 New Karner Road, Albany
869.5444 ext.25 • www.businessbrokeragegroup.com
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Maaco Collision Centers
he Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree and lawn care services
throughout the United States and
Canada. Davey Tree’s Capital District office
has been in operation since the early 1920s
and covers a 50-mile radius of Albany.
Davey’s services include: tree and shrub
pruning and removal, planting, fertilization,
and insect and disease management, lawn
fertilization, weed and insect control and
seeding.
Backed by a dedicated team of scientists at The Davey Institute in Kent, Ohio,
our ISA-certified arborists and plant healthcare technicians have access to all of the
latest findings in tree, shrub and lawn care. Before we go to work on your property, you can be sure that we not only know what we're doing, but know how to
do it best.
We won't disappoint you. We are Tree Care Industry Association-accredited and bring our extensive experience and training to every property we serve.
We enjoy what we do and the people we work for and our crew members are
always striving to exceed your expectations for courtesy and professionalism.
At Davey, our first priority is to make each of our customers happy. Since
1880, we've been achieving this goal time after time, on property after property. If you ever have a question or concern regarding the services we provide,
please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're always glad to hear from you.
aaco Collision Centers in Schenectady and Albany are locally owned
and operated by Mike and Liz Ryan. Maaco is the collision center that
you should choose for your auto body repair and car painting. We do it
all, and just as importantly we give you more value than any other body shop
can. By bringing your car to Maaco, North America’s Bodyshop, you benefit from
our experience, buying power, management systems and continual technical
training.
Area residents rely on our locally owned store for every kind of collision,
bodywork and painting repair. We tailor every customer’s auto repair investment to provide the greatest value for the situation. Whether you need to economically return a damaged new car to showroom condition or restore an older
vehicle’s original appearance, we have repair and paint pricing options that make
sense for you.
Please stop by to see first-hand the broad range of services we provide for
vehicles as diverse as a brand new Lexus, a 12-year-old Ford truck or a U.S. Postal
Service van. From vehicle microrepair, to a couple of dents, to collision repair, to
an overall paint on an older car, Maaco does it all--faster, better and cheaper.
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141 Wade Road, Latham • 785.9417 • www.daveytree.com
1741 Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady • 372.4440 and
491 Central Avenue, Albany • 360.2143 • www.maaco.com
Albany Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service
Accent Commercial Furniture
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om Kretzler is a Past President of
Albany Executives Association and
owner of Albany Fire Extinguisher Sales
and Service.
Founded in 1948, Albany Fire
Extinguisher is a third-generation family
company serving the Capital Region in the
areas of workplace safety and compliance.
The company’s core business consists of fire
extinguishers, kitchen and industrial fire suppression systems, emergency lighting and
exit sign maintenance, as well as fire extinguisher training.
Albany Fire Extinguisher services thousands of commercial and institutional facilities, from small retail stores, restaurants and
offices to the area’s largest hospitals, colleges, school districts, office buildings
and manufacturing facilities.
Capital Region residents also count on Albany Fire Extinguisher to select
the proper safety equipment for their homes, boats, camps and vehicles.
Tom and Albany Fire Extinguisher have been proud members of The Albany
Executives Association for 15 years. Tom values AXA for its instrumental role in
the growth of his company, from a networking and business development standpoint, as well as the support he gets from a close network of quality and trusted
vendors and advisors.
215 Watervliet Shaker Road, Watervliet
880.4110 • www.albanyfire.net
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t Accent commercial furniture, we believe office design begins not with a
template or formula, but with a conversation—a discussion about your
space and the specific needs of your organization.
People need a workplace that fosters both creativity and collaboration.
Actually, they crave it. They desire a place where real connection happens. And
by understanding the challenges and goals of our customers, we help make room
for more productivity and interaction.
3 Interstate Avenue, Albany • 482.4000 • www.accentny.com
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Superior Business Products, Inc.
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t Superior Business Products, we
don’t just offer thousands of office
products at competitive prices, we
offer solutions.
When your company orders office
products, business furniture, cleaning and
breakroom supplies, and even snacks and
beverages, you may be choosing low price
over great service or personal attention
over competitive costs.
When you order from Superior
Business Products, you don’t have to
make that choice. Not only do we have
the buying power of the largest national
office chains, but we combine it with the
best possible prices and unmatched local customer service.
That’s why so many companies continue to order once they try us, even if
they hadn’t planned to switch suppliers. They’re referred to us by satisfied customers who love the simple solution of low prices matched with high-quality
service.
Once you call on Superior, you’ll love the seemingly endless choices and
expert assistance, as well as hard-to-find and special-order item selections.
You’ll also appreciate all of the solutions that Superior Business Products
has to offer. Just pick up the phone, visit our web site or fax us an order. We’re
confident that whether you need coffee in Colonie, binders in Ballston Spa, staples in Schenectady or toner in Troy, we’ve got you covered.
Welcome to a whole new way of stocking your office—the Superior way.
2696 Hamburg Street, Schenectady
356.1971 • www.superiorbponline.com
Capital Region Living Magazine
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apital Region Living Magazine captures
the essence of our beautiful region. We
are the source for things to do, travel, and
cook as well as stories that touch your heart and
stimulate your brain.
With monthly columns by popular writers
such as, humorist and news anchor John Gray,
parenting expert Dr. Randy Cale, financial
experts the Fagans and many others, we provide a growing number of readers each month
with places to go, activities to enjoy and story lines to inspire.
Whether you read us in your doctor’s office or pick us up at the local supermarket, we aim each and every month to bring to light all that our area has to
offer. We are unabashedly proud of the Capital Region; we work hard each and
every day to prove that there is no other place like it. The search and exposure
of the Capital Region’s excellence is why we are a part of AXA. Join us by reading Capital Region Living each month both in print and on-line, as well as joining
our group of community movers and shakers at AXA.
3 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes • 294.4390 • www.crlmag.com
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McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C.
cNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams,
P.C., is a full-service law firm located
in Albany. We are dedicated to providing our clients with effective planning and
creative solutions regarding the legal issues
that arise in the course of their affairs.
Our clients include individuals, families,
closely–held businesses, banking institutions,
not-for-profits, governmental entities and
national companies. We provide legal counsel
for transactional, compliance, planning and
litigation matters with concentrations in
many areas of law, including: Corporate and
Taxation; Employment and Labor; Matrimonial and Family Law; Trusts, Estates
and Elder Law; Real Estate; Construction; Banking; Environmental; Litigation and
Dispute Resolution. All of our practice groups are supported by experienced trial
lawyers who can handle dispute resolution with respect to local, regional and
national issues at both the state and federal levels.
Vincent L. Valenza practices in the areas of business and tax law with
McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams. He can assist you with advice and representation on a broad range of business issues and transactions, including the formation and operation of business entities; business start-ups; business mergers
and acquisitions; raising capital via debt and equity financing; federal, state and
local taxation; and family business and management succession planning.
For additional information about McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams,
call Vince.
677 Broadway, Albany • 646 Plank Road, Clifton Park
447.3291. • www.mltw.com
The John Zongrone Agency
Kiskis Tire & Autocare
he John R. Zongrone Agency is a full-service independent agency offering
both personal and commercial products to meet your needs. We have been
family-owned and operated for over 50 years. Our experienced, dedicated
staff is always available to provide you with friendly, personal service. We pride
ourselves on providing a high level of customer service with honesty and integrity.
The Zongrone Agency employs a caring, trained staff with a combined
total of over 200 years of insurance experience. The Agency’s philosophy is guided by the principle that customer satisfaction is our most important objective. As
an independent agency, we work with numerous insurance carriers, which
allows us to provide coverage options specific to your individual needs. All of our
policies come with an agent, not an 800 number. If you would like information
on any insurance product, please contact our office to speak with one of our
insurance specialists today! We look forward to working with you in regard to
your insurance needs.
iskis Tire & Autocare is a family owned and operated business. WE HAVE
BEEN SERVING THE CAPITAL REGION FOR OVER 57 YEARS. Kiskis Tire was
founded in 1958 and services cars, vans, light trucks, heavy trucks, lawn
and garden, tractors and forklifts, to name a few. We carry numerous brands of
tires such as Hankook, Michelin, Nokian, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental,
Sumitomo and the list goes on.
Kiskis Tire & Autocare is also a full-service repair facility. We offer tuneups, NYS Inspection, oil changes, air conditioning, check engine light diagnostics,
drivability issues, brakes, alignments, no starts, suspension and steering parts
and more. At Kiskis Tire we can handle your factory-scheduled maintenance
check-ups that are required by your vehicle’s manufacturer to keep your warranty in effect.
Kiskis Tire also offers a unique service to store your seasonal tires. For a
nominal fee we will store your snow tires or summer tires and we also provide
winterization service to make sure your vehicle is ready for whatever Mother
Nature sends our way.
Come see our helpful team at Kiskis Tire & Autocare. We are open Monday
through Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.
1566 State Street, Schenectady • 374.3376 • www.zongrone.com
978 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham • 785.5516 • kiskistire.com
Maxemize Social Marketing
One Connect, Inc.
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axemize Social Marketing was created to help small- and medium-sized
businesses take their social media and digital marketing to the next
level by engaging with consumers in the most cost-effective way.
We are a group of professionals (AKA huge marketing nerds) committed to
our work and strive to be remarkable in what we do. While we take our work
seriously, we think it’s important to not take ourselves too seriously. We love
what we do, and the personal relationships that we have formed have kept people coming back. Now that our grandmas use Facebook, it’s time to really step
up the game in social media marketing.
What your company does on the social web can make or break your success
in today’s plugged-in world. Yesterday’s post becomes tomorrow’s #TBT in an
instant. Social media is a powerful, constantly changing tool. Maxemize Social
Marketing is here to help your business navigate the changes, and acronyms, as
they happen by creating a unique marketing plan that works for you and grandma.
279 Troy Road, Suite 9-269, Rensselaer
282.4154 • www.maxemizesocial.com
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ne Connect, Inc is a natural gas and electricity supply broker focused on
managing and reducing our clients’ energy spend. Sometimes we achieve
15%-30% savings annually. Our relationships with the major energy supply companies give our clients access to the lowest natural gas and electricity
pricing available. Our team handles all the pricing, contracts, reporting and managing of the energy program that you choose through our bid process. We do this
by working with all the utility suppliers on your behalf to make sure you receive
the best pricing year after year. This service is always NO CHARGE TO YOU!
Our best clients include some of the Capital District’s best: hotels, car dealerships, assisted living centers, schools and universities, manufacturers, and
health care providers.
1471 Rt. 9, Suite 202, Clifton Park • 371.2295 • www.oneconnectinc.com
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