Millennium News Dec 09

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

The Millennium crew would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

TMI Companies "wood" like your attention…AMwood Products are on the way!

The TMI Companies, a leading provider of architectural woodwork and construction services throughout the Eastern United States, has contracted with Millennium Business Communications to strategically brand and launch a new manufacturing division, Amwood Products. Amwood Products will manufacture upscale wood furnishings including engineered and hardwood flooring, shelving, and a variety of other wood products directly to commercial developers and targeted retailers. Amwood will manufacture and distribute its products directly from TMI’s headquarters located in Albany, NY.

Millennium will be involved with the strategic planning and marketing of the new division and its products, including the development of a complete branding and corporate identity package for Amwood Products. A new corporate website is currently in production, which will be located on the web at www.amwoodproducts.net. Millennium will also be providing strategic direction and the development of the business plan. Amwood Products is expected to be launched after the first of the year.

Amwood Products was created by TMI with the goal of diversifying its current services and offerings to include manufacturing and distribution. "Going forward we're looking to diversify by manufacturing a variety of wood products," stated Matt Biagiotti, President of TMI Companies and Amwood Products. "The manufacturing of these wood products will also stress sustainability, as we are an experienced green builder." TMI officials are also in the process of considering various renewable and energy efficient solutions for their manufacturing facility including a solar photovoltaic system.

Millennium News Nov 09

This web space for "rent" Rosetti Properties

Rosetti Properties has contracted Millennium Business Communications, of Albany, New York to design and develop a new website that will market its numerous apartment complexes and commercial properties across the Capital Region. Current properties to be featured on the website include Shaker Run Apartments in Colonie, Partridge Hill Apartments in North Greenbush, The Woodlands of Latham, Hawthorne Gardens of Guilderland, Williamsburg Court of Saratoga Springs as well as the Rosetti commercial division. The site, which will effectively bring the Rosetti Properties online for the first time, will include detailed overviews and imagery for each of the properties including individual unit offerings, amenities and floor plans, as well as regional highlights specific to each location.

"Bringing the Rosetti Properties online is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time," stated Jacqueline Rosetti-Falvey, Vice President of Rosetti Properties. "We’re very excited about the new site and working with Millennium. Exemplary service, maintenance and quality construction is synonymous with the Rosetti name and our properties, and our new website will showcase that online." The Rosetti Properties site is expected to completed and launched soon after the first of the year and can be found on the web at www.RosettiProperties.com.

Millennium News Oct 09

"Checking Up" on new Dental Offices Website

Millennium Business Communications, an award-winning marketing communications firm based in Albany, New York, is pleased to announce the design and launch of the new website for Dental Offices LLP, of Schenectady, NY. The site can be found on the web at www.dentalofficesllp.com.

Founded in 1954 by Dr. Dominick DeLuke, Dental Offices has been providing high-quality, comprehensive dental care and services to residents of Schenectady and the Capital District for over 50 years. Its doctors and skilled practitioners are well trained and experienced in all areas of Dentistry including General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Oral Surgery.

Millennium welcomes Development PLUS

Millennium Business Communications is pleased to welcome Development PLUS to its growing list of clients. Development PLUS fundraising council offers non-profit organizations over 25 years experience in the fundraising industry throughout the United States and Canada, providing essential fundraising development and management expertise needed to reach and surpass their financial goals, be it for a single campaign, special fundraising event or for annual giving programs. Millennium will be providing the company with a new logo, corporate identity package, corporate brochure and website.

Millennium News Sept 09

It's an honor! Millennium's Paul Madelone appointed Chairman of the NKF of Northeast NY

Paul J. Madelone, a principal in Millennium Business Communications, LLC, has been appointed Chairman of the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast NY and a National Delegate to the General Assembly for the 2009 and 2010 terms. Madelone previously spent the past two years as the Foundation's Vice Chairman, where he was instrumental in Foundation fundraising efforts and event orchestration. He succeeds former chairman Peter Chynoweth.

"This is a cause that's very dear to my heart, and I'm honored to be named Chairman of the NKF of Northeastern, NY." stated Paul Madelone. "There is not one single day that goes by that this affiliate is not out in the community providing services that are needed by patients and family members, healthcare professionals, and community service organizations. We continue to enhance our services and expand our reach, but we can only do this through continued support from the community. I look forward to the challenges the next two years will bring."

The National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York, Inc. is one of 27 affiliates and divisions of the National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a voluntary not-for-profit health organization. It covers 19 counties in Upstate New York including the entire Capital Region, and up to and surrounding the Plattsburgh, Utica and Binghamton regions. The Mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Public support for the National Kidney Foundation provides vital funding for Kidney research, Patient and Family services and Public Health Education for the Northeast New York region. For additional information on how you can help the NKF go to www.nkfneny.org.

Are you ready for some football?

Silverman Law is! Catch their ads running during each and every Monday Night Football game this NFL season! Also know as Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C., Silverman Law has been representing injured workers in the areas of Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability throughout the Capital Region since 1976. Visit them online at www.thesilvermanfirm.com.

Cellution "Solution"

Millennium Business Communications, of Albany, New York has been retained by Cellution, a leading wireless expense management company based in Upstate New York to provide marketing strategy and business coaching services. Through a series of business to business marketing initiatives, Millennium aims to guide Cellution in building its client base throughout Fortune 1000 companies. The campaign is scheduled to launch this coming Fall. Cellution can be found on the web at www.1cellution.com.

Cellution enables corporations of all sizes and industries to dramatically reduce annual wireless expenses by as much as 40%. The company's tested and proven processes provides efficient methods of meeting the increasing challenges of wireless costs and device management by streamlining expenses including billing, contract negotiation, device procurement and personalized reports.

Utilizing comprehensive and fully-customizable software, the Cellution program allows clients to cost effectively analyze their bills by monitoring and capturing wireless details that cause overages, erroneous charges and spikes in usage resulting in savings. Recent clients include Viacom, Bette & Cring, M&T Bank and CBS News. Cellution is headquartered in Rochester, New York and also has offices in Latham, NY.

Hannoush Jewelers "Celebrating 25 Years of Precious Moments"

Hannoush Jewelers has announced it will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this coming Fall. The celebration, entitled "Celebrating 25 years of Precious Moments" will take place during the final weekend of September and will be produced in conjunction with Millennium Business Communications of Albany, NY. While commemorating this milestone, the Hannoush family would like to show its sincere appreciation to the community that has supported them and has helped make Hannoush Jewelers the premier jeweler in the Capital District.

"This event is very special to us because it offers our family the opportunity to thank our loyal friends and customers who have been so supportive and generous over the last 25 years. At the same time, my brother Albert and I are able to publicly recognize the hard work and dedication that my father poured into this business and later instilled in us. And, the fact that we are able to celebrate our 25th anniversary and support a local treasure in the Children's Hospital makes this infinitely more meaningful," stated David Hannoush, Co-owner of Hannoush Jewelers.

Throughout the anniversary weekend, Hannoush Jewelers will be offering special savings to customers on its entire jewelry inventory at all three Capital District locations, including Crossgates Mall, Colonie Center and in the Village Plaza in Clifton Park. In addition, a portion of all proceeds generated from the anniversary weekend will go to support the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, a very special cause to the Hannoush family.

The Anniversary weekend will culminate with a private celebration for the Hannoush Family and hundreds of their closest friends and loyal customers who have supported them throughout the years. Festivities will feature a wine tasting, live entertainment, catering by the Mallozzi Group, as well as valuable prizes and giveaways from their jewelry showcase.

"This celebration is the perfect way to reflect on our past and current success, and also a look ahead to the future, it's going to be a great weekend and help support a cause that's very dear to us," said Albert Hannoush, co-owner of Hannoush Jewelers. "25 years is an accomplishment our family is very proud of, a true testament to how committed Hannoush is to providing quality products and services, and to how loyal our customers are. We're looking forward to the next 25."

Hannoush Jewelers is a family-owned and operated jewelry manufacturer and a direct diamond importer, distinguishing them as a premier jewelry provider in the Capital District. In August of 1984, Elias Hannoush realized his dream and opened his first jewelry store in Albany, NY. Now joined by sons Albert and David, the Hannoush family continues its legacy of creating quality jewelry and providing exceptional customer service.

It is the Hannoush pride in craftsmanship and commitment to excellence that has enabled Hannoush Jewelers to commit to its mission of being a family business you can trust. Hannoush Jewelers currently has three stores in the Capital District located in Crossgates Mall, Colonie Center, and the newest location in the Village Plaza in Clifton Park.

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Millennium "Building" new Bette & Cring Website

Bette & Cring Construction Group has announced that Millennium Business Communications, of Albany, New York is in the process of designing its new website. The site will be elegant in design with features including an overview of Bette & Cring, its principals and turn-key services, an extensive gallery of current and completed projects, as well as a complete slide show highlighting the company's long and storied history.

Millennium is also creating a web presence for The Bette Companies, which will unify the several operating companies owned by the Bette family including Bette & Cring, BBL Florida, Texas BBL, First Columbia and COGEN Power Technologies. A preview can be seen at www.bettecring.com and www.thebettecompanies.com.

"The Bette family and Bette & Cring have been leaders in the Construction industry for decades, and now they will have a strong web presence that will reflect that," stated Paul Madelone, Chief Marketing Officer for Millennium. "At the same time, we're building a strong national brand for The Bette Companies, tying together all of their companies under one umbrella."

Calling all scholars!

Silverman Law of Schenectady, NY is offering scholarship opportunities to capital region students' grades 7-12. Scholarship Awards will be presented two (2) times per year in May and November with the top three (3) students who qualify receiving awards as follows:

• 1st Place = $250
• 2nd Place = $150
• 3rd Place = $100

Additionally, all award winners for the year will be placed in a random drawing for an additional $1,500 Gift Card for the purchase of a Laptop computer or school accessories.

Please visit the following link for more information and downloadable forms.

http://www.thesilvermanfirm.com/silverman-scholarship-program/

Millennium News June 09

Millennium triumphant at 2009 Communicator Awards!

Millennium Business Communications, a full-service advertising and marketing communications firm based in Albany, New York was recently awarded three Communicator Awards for 2009. For well over a decade, the Communicator Awards has honored the best creative work in the communications fields.

Millennium took highest honor, the Award of Excellence, given to those entries whose ability to communicate puts them among the best in the field, for its own website design which can be found on the web at www.millenniumbc.net. The firm also received the Award of Distinction, recognizing projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement, for its Upstate New York physician recruitment video entitled "Take a Look" for Iroquois Healthcare Alliance, and also for its business to business brochure for the emergency notification system Watchful i.

The 2009 Communicator Awards featured over 7,000 entries, making it the largest and most prestigious award of its kind. "We take great pride in producing quality work for our clients," stated Nick Madelone, Millennium's President. "To be recognized for our accomplishments by our peers is truly a remarkable honor."

Silverman Law goes world wide live!

Millennium is pleased to announce the launching of the new website for Silverman Law of Schenectady, New York. The new website was designed as part of a complete branding and marketing campaign and can be found on the web at www.thesilvermanfirm.com. Silverman Law, also know as Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. has been representing injured workers in the areas of Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability throughout the Capital Region since 1976.

Extra! Extra! Read all about...Alteris Renewables, Inc.

Millennium Business Communications has been contracted by Alteris Renewables, Inc. to plan and coordinate a Press Event in Albany on Tuesday, June 16th.

Alteris Renewables is the largest integrator of renewable energy systems in the Northeast, and recently announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Renewable Power Systems, LLC (RPS), a leading solar installer in New York. This acquisition furthers Alteris' mission to bring quality, affordable renewable energy systems to homeowners, businesses and institutions throughout the Northeastern states.

With the acquisition of RPS, Alteris is further extending its lead as the company with the most solar installations and largest presence in the Northeast. Alteris has completed over 2,250 installations including hundreds of commercial installations making it the most experienced solar integrator in the region. Alteris currently has thirteen offices in six states that offer a full range of innovative services making clean solar, thermal and wind energy more attainable and affordable than ever before.

The event will feature officials from Alteris Renewables, NYSERDA, Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings, representatives of Congressman Paul Tonko, The Center for Economic Growth, Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce, Hudson Valley Community College (Tec-Smart) and others. Topics of discussion include the growing importance of renewable energy, the associated job creation as a result, and the ability of Alteris to provide a simple and affordable energy alternative to consumers.

The event will take place on June 16, 2009 at 11am, at the former Renewable Power Systems headquarters located at 120 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204.

Hannoush Jewelers proving "Diamonds are Forever"

Hannoush Jewelers has announced that it has retained Millennium Business Communications to plan, coordinate and provide public relations services for its forthcoming 25th anniversary celebration. The celebration is set to take place during the month of September and will feature a series of events including in-store festivities, special sales and promotions, charitable involvement, contests and giveaways.

Hannoush Jewelers is a family-owned jewelry manufacturer and retailer, as well as a diamond importer, distinguishing them as a leading jewelry provider in the Capital District. Hannoush currently has stores in Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center in Albany, with the newest location opening in Clifton Park Center just last year. "25 years is quite an accomplishment, a testament to how committed Hannoush is to providing quality products and services, and to how loyal their customers are. This celebration is a perfect way to reflect on past and current success, and also look ahead to the future," stated Henry J. Nahal, Senior Vice President for Millennium.

May 2009

The sun is shining on Millennium

Renewable Power Systems, LLC of Albany, New York has contracted Millennium to develop a multi-purposed print ad that has since run in the Capital District Business Review. RPS is a leading provider of solar energy throughout Upstate New York.

Lights, Camera...Silverman

The spring media campaign blitz for Silverman Law is now underway. The ads are currently running on television on WNYT Channel 13, Time Warner Cable's Nascar package, Clear Channel Radio's PYX 106 (WPYX) and 99.5 The River (WRVE) FM, as well as strategically placed outdoor placement throughout Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Amsterdam and Glens Falls. The hard hitting ads concentrate in the areas of Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability.

COGEN Power Technologies new website live!

The site can be found on the web at www.cogenpowertechnologies.com and www.cogenpowertech.com.

April 2009

Millennium Business Communications goes back...to school!!!

Millennium Business Communications, of Albany, New York has been invited to conduct an interactive panel of discussion regarding marketing and communications for Pi Sigma Epsilon, the national professional sales & marketing fraternity at the
University at Albany, SUNY.

The event will take place at the University Campus on Monday, April 27, 2009 between 6pm and 9pm and will be open to all students in addition to the fraternity. "Being a SUNY Albany graduate myself this is very exciting. It's a way to give back and hopefully help prepare the new generation of marketing experts for the challenges ahead," stated Paul Madelone, Millennium's Chief Marketing Officer.

The name's Silverman Law

The law firm of Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. will now be know as Silverman Law as part of its overall marketing and rebranding campaign by Millennium Business Communications. A new website is currently being developed at www.thesilvermanfirm.com.

March 2009

Millennium on the "Case"

The law firm Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. of Schenectady, New York has named Millennium Business Communications its marketing and communications agency of record. Millennium will re-brand and regionally market the firm, which practices in the areas of Worker's Compensation and Social Security Disability cases among others, as well as launch a Spring and Fall media campaign blitz. A new website is also being developed that is set to launch this coming spring.

Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C. has been representing Claimants throughout the Capital District for over 30 years. They currently have offices in Albany, Schenectady and Glens Falls. "They are an experienced firm that gets results, and makes the process as convenient as possible for Claimants," stated Joe Madelone, the Millennium CEO.

COGEN gets front page treatment!

Bette & Cring Construction Group finds powerful niche in cogeneration as demand for systems that combine heat, power rises.

http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=782243

February 2009

Bette & Cring "builds" partnership with Millennium Business Communications

Bette & Cring Construction Group of Latham, New York has named Millennium its marketing and communications agency of record. Millennium has been assigned to brand and market its cogeneration power division, as well as develop its new website. The division will be called COGEN Power Technologies and the website is set to launch this coming Spring at www.cogenpowertechnologies.com. Cogeneration is a thermodynamically efficient use of fuel that simultaneously generates both electricity and useful heat, eliminating waste heat that typically results with energy production. Bette & Cring, part of The Bette Companies, is one of the largest construction and commercial developers in the country and intends to market this division throughout North America.

"We are honored to be partnered with Bette & Cring, they are one of the most well respected, proven leaders in the construction industry and Cogeneration is such a great and proven energy efficient concept," stated Nick Madelone, President of Millennium Business Communications.

January 2009

Is there a Doctor in the house? Yes!

Millennium Business Communications, one of the Capital region's largest, full-service marketing communication firms offering a full array of advertising, web development, Public Relations, Business Consulting and video/film/event production services is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Dean DeLuke as Senior Business Consultant to its Business and Healthcare consulting division. 

Dr. DeLuke has more than 25 years experience in the health care industry and brings to Millennium a wealth of expertise in the areas of strategic business planning, finance, hospital policies and procedures, practice management, professional liability and risk management, medical and dental education, fund raising and capital campaigns, media relations, and lobbying activities. Dr. DeLuke received his professional degree from Columbia University and his MBA from Union Graduate College.  

Dr. DeLuke has served as principal of a large multi-specialty group practice, a hospital department chairman, and a past-president of the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.   He has also served in an advisory capacity to OMS National Insurance Company (OMSNIC) and has served on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations, including the Albany Academy for Girls and St Clare's Hospital Foundation. He consulted for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albany and for the New York State Department of Health, and the Gerson Lehrman Group. 

New Vinnick Construction website goes live

Millennium Business Communications today announced the launching of the new website for Vinnick Construction Co. Inc. The site can be found on the web at www.vinnick.com. Millennium designed the site as part of an overall re-branding campaign for Vinnick, a full-service construction company which is also an authorized distributor of Star Building Systems, a pre-engineered metal building system.

December 2008

Millennium to help Hill & Markes "Build on Success"

Hill & Markes, Inc. of Amsterdam, NY has named Millennium Business Communications of Albany, New York its marketing partner. Millennium is in the process of producing a multi-purpose motivational corporate video for Hill & Markes to open the company's annual meeting this coming January. "We are a progressive company, and we are partnering with Millennium due to their vast corporate experience and forward thinking marketing strategy. The video presents a great opportunity for us to showcase what we are all about," stated Andrea Packer, Vice President of Marketing at Hill & Markes.

Themed "Building on Success", the video will feature interview footage of Hill & Markes executives along with several of its long time customers and vendors. It will embrace the company's 100 year plus history, showcase its day to day operations and high quality products and services, as well as share its overall vision for the future. "These types of videos have so much potential and so many different purposes. Hill & Markes is the best at what they do and they continue to be one of the most successful companies in the region, it's remarkable. They have such a great and fun story to tell. We're excited about the partnership and what the future will hold," said Joseph P. Madelone, Millennium's Chief Executive Officer.

Hill & Markes is the largest independent wholesale distributor in New York State offering the highest quality Food Service, Janitorial, Industrial Packaging and Office supplies throughout the State of New York and Vermont. The company is also committed to partnering with the highest quality nationally recognized manufacturers and providing its customers with sustainable solutions.

Salad Creations to be "Chamber Angel" for the Holidays

Salad Creations, of Clifton Park, NY will be helping to provide several children with Christmas gifts and every day necessities this holiday season as part of the Chamber Angels program sponsored once again by The Chamber of Southern Saratoga. Chamber Angels provides Christmas gifts to over 350 less fortunate children in the Southern Saratoga County area. 

"We always look for ways to give back to the community and help those who are less fortunate. Salad Creations is proud to be a part of such a wonderful program," noted Franchise Owner and Area Developer, Stephen Kreisler. Salad Creations offers consumers a healthy fast food alternative including salads, dressings, wraps and soups made from the freshest ingredients.

November 2008

Millennium welcomes Dori McDannold

Millennium Business Communications is pleased to announce the addition of Dori McDannold to its account services team. Dori brings extensive marketing and management experience to Millennium where she will serve as a Senior Account Manager. She previously served within the financial sector as the Director of Marketing for SEFCU and as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Troy Savings Bank of the Capital Region.

Salad Creations serves up donation to NKF

Following the success of its Grand Opening weekend this past October, Salad Creations has raised and donated $1,000 to the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York. Owner and Franchise Developer Stephen Kreisler, presented the check to the NKF's Executive Director Carol Lafleur during a ceremony on November 6, 2008 at its Clifton Park Center store location. The ceremony included several Salad Creations Staff, NKF members and Nick Madelone of Millennium Business Communications, whose firm handles the stores Public Relations. Salad Creations offers consumers a healthy fast food alternative including salads, wraps and soups. The plan is to open multiple store locations throughout New York state over the next few years.

October 2008

Millennium to give Vinnick Construction a "Makeover"

Vinnick Construction Co., Inc. has appointed Millennium Business Communications, LLC of Albany, New York as its agency of record to provide a variety of marketing communication and business coaching services. As part of the complete branding campaign Millennium will create a new corporate identity and logo, new website, and produce collateral in support of a new pre-engineered building product.

Stephanie Saccocio, President of Vinnick Construction, said, "We hired Millennium because of its vast experience in construction marketing and brand development. In addition, one of its principals, Paul Madelone spent several years as a marketing executive for 3 of the region's premier construction and construction management firms." "Paul will provide Vinnick with industry-specific coaching services as we develop our strategic plan", Saccocio added.

Vinnick Construction is a full service General Contractor and Construction Manager and has recently been designated as a premier reseller of the Star Building Systems, a pre-engineered building system that has thousands of installations globally.

Say hello to National Delegate Madelone

Paul J. Madelone, a principal in Millennium Business Communications, LLC, has been appointed a national delegate to represent the National Kidney Foundation of Northeastern NY at the National Kidney Foundation's national convention October 16-19,2008 in Minneapolis, Mn. Madelone is currently the Vice Chairman of the board and incoming Chairman for a 2 year term from 2009-2010.

Millennium Business Communications, LLC of Albany, New York is a leading provider of marketing communications and business coaching services to clients throughout Northeastern US.

The National Kidney Foundation's mission is to increase awareness of kidney related diseases and the national organ donor program. Additional information on how you can help the NKF go to www.nkfneny.org.

September 2008

Oh Henry!

Millennium Business Communications is proud to announce the hiring of Henry J. Nahal Jr. as its Senior Vice President of Production. Henry brings over 8 years experience in the business communications industry and will head up Millennium's Video, Event and Web production. He previously was employed at Light and Power Communications and The VisComm Group. Millennium has recently shot and completed videos for both Iroquois Healthcare Consortium and The Preferred Group.

Millennium specializes in all aspects of advertising and marketing communications including Strategic Marketing, B2B Marketing, Business Coaching, Web Design, Video & Event Production as well as Public and Media Relations. You can visit them on the web at www.millenniumbc.net.

Millennium to shoot Iroquois Healthcare Alliance Physician Recruitment Video

Millennium Business Communications, a full-service advertising and strategic marketing firm located in Albany, NY has recently been contracted by the Iroquois Healthcare Consortium to shoot a video aimed at helping grow and strengthen the Upstate New York physician pool and the overall upstate New York healthcare system. The video will feature a series of interviews with several highly regarded physicians throughout Upstate New York, and highlight the benefits of practicing medicine and living in the Upstate New York region. The Iroquois Healthcare Alliance (IHA), located in Clifton Park, NY represents 55 hospitals and health systems in 31 counties of upstate New York.  IHA's mission is to serve as a resource and leader to support its members and the communities they serve through advocacy, education, information, cost-saving initiatives and business solutions.

Millennium "wraps up" PreFlex video for Preferred

Millennium Business Communications of Albany, NY recently wrapped up production on a complete informational presentation video for its client, The Preferred Group, on one of its premier products. The video addresses the features and benefits of Preferred's flexible benefit solution plan called "PreFlex", as told by the company's CEO Thomas J. Collins Jr. and former News Channel 6 anchor Jack Aernecke. The video will serve as an informational sales and marketing tool and will also stream on the company's website (www.thepreferredgroup.com).

It's that time of year again...Fore!!!

The National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic! This year's event will be held September 15, 2008 at Saratoga National Club located in Saratoga Springs, New York. Millennium Business Communications is creating the annual program on behalf of the NKF for the event. The tournament is expected to once again be a great success and proceeds from the event will directly benefit National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York programs and services throughout the region. Kidney disease affects one out of every nine adults, including over 26 million Americans.

Salad Creations gets "Grand" treatment from Millennium

Salad Creations, a national fast food restaurant, has named Millennium Business Communications, of Albany, New York its Public Relations agency of record. Millennium will plan and coordinate the stores Grand-Opening for its Clifton Park Center location in Clifton Park, New York this coming fall as well as assist Salad Creations in its future advertising and marketing initiatives. Salad Creations offers consumers an alternative fast food menu featuring salads, dressings, wraps, soups and smoothies prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Guests will also be invited to create their own meals from its buffet bar of over 40 ingredients with assistance from enthusiastic and service-focused "salad chefs."

The store recently enjoyed a successful "soft" opening in early September while the Grand Opening event will take place Friday, October 10th through Sunday October 12th and will feature meal specials, activities and giveaways for both children and adults, live radio coverage from FLY 92 as well as presence from the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York.

August 2008

Millennium on the "Move"!

Millennium Business Communications has recently relocated its offices to 421 New Karner Road, Suite 10, Albany, New York 12205 located within Shaker Park West. "We've recently added several new clients to our roster and have seen our staff grow over the past couple of months so the new space really allows us to accommodate this growth and provide for a very professional presentation, it's certainly an upgrade and we couldn't be happier," said Joseph Madelone, CEO. Millennium is a full service advertising and marketing firm who's current clients include The Preferred Group, Iroquois Healthcare Alliance, Embassy Designs, ProZone Lockers, Fidelis Care NY, Salad Creations, Mark Thomas Men's Apparel and the Fort Orange Club among others.

Paul Madelone joins Millennium Business Communications

Millennium Business Communications of Albany, New York is proud to announce the addition of Paul Madelone as a Principal and Chief Marketing Officer. Paul brings a wealth of industry experience and over 30 years in executive level marketing communications and business management to Millennium. He previously was President and CEO of Light & Power Communications as well as founder and President of the former VisComm Group. At Millennium, who specialize in all aspects of advertising and strategic marketing, Paul will head up the business coaching and consulting division, as well as overall business development of the firm.

July 2008

"Dress for Success" with Mark Thomas Men's Apparel

Millennium Business Communications, of Albany, New York was recently contracted by Mark Thomas Men's Apparel to design and produce an upscale brochure in the spirit and elegant nature of their fine quality men's clothing products. The brochure will debut this fall and will feature the quality clothes, custom designs, experience and service that has made Mark Thomas Men's Apparel the premier men's clothing store in the Capital District. The new Mark Thomas brochure will debut this Fall and is part of their aggressive new marketing and advertising campaign this coming fall.

June 2008

Millennium contracted by Fidelis Care NY

Fidelis Care NY has contracted with Millennium Business Communications, a full-service advertising and strategic marketing firm located in Albany, NY to staff its position for Assistant Vice President of Marketing in its Upstate New York Region. Fidelis Care is one of the largest health plans in New York State offering government-sponsored programs throughout the State, serving approximately 420,000 members in 39 counties.