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Once a week, representatives of 65-70Capital Region businesses gathertogether to take the lead—and raisenetworking to the next level. Theircompanies and professional services

are members of Albany Executives Association, com-monly known as AXA, a 58-year-old area organiza-tion with the purpose of sharing business opportuni-ties and networking to develop each member's busi-ness. Membership of a business, which is by applica-tion, provides category exclusivity, with only onecompany/firm in the particular field.

With the objective of gaining and giving busi-ness, AXA is one of the oldest organizations of its typein the Capital Region and two or three times in size,reports its executive director, John Graziano Jr. ofCapitol Hill Management Services. The interactionsat the Monday meetings build relationships, creatinga confidence and comfort to make referrals, as wellas provide information and leads, Graziano notes.

Mindful of members’ busy schedules, meetingsbegin promptly at 12:05 p.m. and conclude at 1 p.m.The agenda includes a brief discussion by one or twomembers and a Q&A on new services, product linesor ways in which the member network can be of help.“It can almost be guaranteed that someone willknow someone and be glad to make the introduc-tion,” Graziano observes. The persons designated asrepresentative and alternate must have the authori-ty within the business to make decisions that wouldbenefit other AXA members.

Members also receive bulletins with leads ornews, e.g., designation of a new purchase manager,plans for a new project. A special opportunity to see anAXA luncheon meeting in action is coming up onSeptember 21. Contact Graziano if interested in attend-ing. Special events also are planned during the year.

AXA has been a beneficial experience for Albanylaw firmmemberMcNamee Lochner Titus &Williams,P.C., says attorney Vincent Valenza. “Our business isbased on building relationships and trust with ourclients,” he explains. “Through AXA, we get to knowthemembers and they know us.” The firm has handledlegal matters for many members, such as sales ofbusinesses, acquisitions of businesses, business suc-cession planning, lease review and general businessmatters and assisted with non-business matters, suchas estate planning, litigation and traffic violations. Theregular meetings and focus on providing informationabout the various members have allowed the firm tobuild connections. “This,” Valenza adds, “also hasmade the other members comfortable referring ourfirm to their contacts.”

Functional Communications Corporation, thelocal affiliate of Mood Media (formerly known asMuzak) has belonged to AXA since 1975. “AXA has beenan integral part of our business networking and newbusiness development strategy for 40 years,”Functional Communications’ Director of Sales DianeMontesHarris tells us. “Ourmembers alsowork and livein the community, and know the ‘movers and shakers’(if they’re not already members of AXA) and those per-sonal introductions, advance notice of upcoming proj-ects and partnerships amongmembers are invaluable.”

At the time Functional joined, AXA was the firstorganization of its kind, with the mission of network-ing, category exclusivity, and organized lead sharing.”It remains the most established group of this type inthe area,” says Montes Harris.

She keeps AXA members up to date onFunctional’s services and product lines, so that theyknowwhat kinds of leads are good for the company’ssales team and offer personal introductions in theopportunities they encounter–a practice Functional

reciprocates. For example, she says, an AXA memberwas working with a new business that expressed aconcern about atmosphere and noise, as well aseavesdropping potential within its offices. “He intro-duced the business owner to me, and we were ableto design and install a system that solved their issuesand improved their working environment.”Functional also has gained from leads announced toAXA’s members, including follow-up contact thatresulted in a project at a new building.

“Many of the leads that we use to develop busi-ness come from AXA members,” Montes Harris says.“It’s like having a few dozen people on your teamprospecting, seeing things or informing you aboutopportunities you might not have otherwise found.”

Montes Harris has been involved in AXA sinceshe began work with Functional 18 years ago. “I con-sider some of its members not only business and net-working partners, vendors and clients - but friendsand mentors – and we have shared professional andpersonal connections at many levels.”

AXA has evolved with the changes in businessenvironment and needs over the years, since the ideaof the organization was discussed in 1955 and formedtwo years later with 14 charter members. Businessestoday, for example, are more diversified with multipleproduct lines and services, says Graziano. Membersrecommend potential new member companies;inquiries about joining also can be made directly toAXA headquarters to apply, see if there is an openingfor membership in the particular field, and arrangefor a discussion. And as noted, AXA’s open houseluncheon meeting is September 21.

Currently serving as officers for AXA are JohnZongrone of the John R. Zongrone Agency –President; Paul Donnelly of Collaborations – VicePresident; Jeanette Martin of The Mallozzi Family –Secretary; Joyce Weiler of Key Bank – Treasurer; andJim Long of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, Inc. –Chairman of the Board.

Visit www.albanyexecutives.com to learn moreabout AXA, members, membership application andmore.

Business Name3N Document DestructionAbsolute Pest Control, Inc.Accent Commercial Furniture Inc.Action Window Cleaning Co., Inc.AE Rosen Electrical, Inc.Albany Chiropractic andPhysical TherapyAlbany Fire ExtinguisherAlbany Protective Service, Inc.Capital Region Living MagazineCapitol Hill Management ServicesColdwell Banker Commercial PrimeProperties/Prime CompaniesColdwell BankerPrime Properties, Inc.

CollaborationsComputer RenaissanceCooley Group, Inc.Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing andHeating Contrs., Inc.Dana Salgado, ODDigital X-PressEastern Office Supplyof Upstate NY Inc.eBizDocsElite Property CareEmpress Travel & CruisesFirstLight FiberFunctional CommunicationsCorporation - Mood:

Fusco Personnel Inc.Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.Green RevealsGuilderland Animal HospitalHaley Bros. Inc.Hannan's Waste Disposal LLCHeartland Payment SystemsHoosick Street Wine CellarInfamous Graphics, IncJanitronics Facility ServicesJohn R. Zongrone AgencyKey BankKiskis Tire Co.Lamar Advertising CompanyLCS & Z, LLPLegere Construction & Remodeling

LoPorto and AdamsContracting, Inc.Maaco Collision Repair& Auto PaintingManagement Advisory GroupMarch of DimesMaxemize Social Marketing, Inc.McNamee, Lochner,Titus & Williams, P.C.Morgan Linen ServiceNortheast HR for HireNortheast Info SystemsNortheastern Fine JewelryNPA Financial, LLCOne Connect EnergyOrange Motor Co., Inc.

SEFCU Mortgage ServicesShapes & Colours Salon & SpaSharon Springs Garage, Inc.Sneeringer Monahan ProvostRedgrave Title Agency, Inc.Solasus Web SolutionsSpring Line DesignArchitecture + Engineering, LLPSuperior Business Products, Inc.Ted's Flooring & Interior DesignThe Business Brokerage GroupThe Davey Tree Expert CompanyThe Mallozzi FamilyUpstate ConciergeMedicine & ManagementWhite Lake Music &Post/Voice Coaches

Albany Executives: More Than NetworkingAlbany Executives Association • 1450 Western Avenue, Suite 101, Albany • 462.8535 • www.albanyexecutives.com

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The Hoosick Street Wine Cellar

The Hoosick Street Wine Cellar has been proudly serving the Capital Districtfor over 14 years. Locally owned and operated, we have grown from a smallwine and spirits shop to offering one of the more impressive wine selec-

tions in the area. While any store can boast how vast a selection they offer, nonecan claim to be as customer friendly as we can. Our customers are the most loyalin the area—a testament to our top-notch service.

We are also proud to offer our services nationwide with our new onlinebusiness—wespeakwine.com. From our web site, our customers can view ourlarge selection of wines, read professional reviews and ratings, and make pur-chases from the comfort of their homes. We can ship to just about anywhere inthe United States, and we also offer a store pick-up option for our local Internetcustomers.

We offer a 10% discount on solid or mixed cases of wine, and 10% off to allactive military personnel and veterans. Senior citizens can save 10% on all theirwine 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

Guilderland Animal Hospital has beenproviding veterinary services for theCapital District since 1955. Originally

a mixed animal practice, GAH is now a full-service companion animal hospital and hasbeen an accredited member of theAmerican Animal Hospital Association since1973. AAHA triennial evaluation includesover 800 standards of practice to ensure up-to-date quality and technology. As one ofthe only 3,000 accredited hospitals in NorthAmerica, GAH has made a commitment toprovide and maintain the highest standardof companion animal veterinary care.

Services provided include wellnessand preventative care. Surgical services include routine as well as soft tissue,cancer and orthopedic surgery, comprehensive dentistry and laser surgery. Lasertherapy 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 individualcare and are walked and exercised a minimum of five times daily. A large inven-tory 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) andJennifer Haber, DVM (Cornell). A compassionate, experienced support staff,including seven licensed veterinary technicians, provides devoted client andpatient care. GAH wants to be your pet’s Pal for Life! GAH is open six days a weekwith evening and Saturday hours.

4936 Western Turnpike • Guilderland • 355.0260 • www.gahvets.com

Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc.

Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing and HeatingContractors, Inc. is a third-generation,locally owned and operated, NYS Certified

Women Business Enterprise. One of the Top 10Mechanical Contractors in the Capital District forseven of the past eight years and voted BestPlumbing Company in the Times Union ReadersPoll each year since 2007, we look forward toshowing you how we earned these recognitions!

Our most recognizable division is theService Department, providing plumbing, heat-ing and air conditioning service and maintenance

to residential and commercial clients. Common calls include repairing kitchenfaucets, running toilets, plugged drains and repairing and servicing heating andair conditioning systems on the hottest and coldest of Capital Region days.

Our Installation Department replaces inefficient heating and cooling sys-tems and commercial rooftop units for personalized comfort in residential andlight commercial applications and performs whole house re-piping jobs andreplacement of kitchen and bath fixtures.

The Commercial Division performs major mechanical installations, bothplan and spec and design-build, with contract value ranges from $100,000-$5,000,000. Clients include commercial, retail, educational, medical, municipaland 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 ourinteractions. For these reasons we believe we continue to grow generation aftergeneration.

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

Northeastern Fine Jewelry

Northeastern Fine Jewelry is dedicated to providing the finest quality jewel-ry 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 thename changed to Northeastern Fine Jewelry Inc. Since 1980, Northeastern hasbased its business on a simple creed: provide the finest quality jewelry for a greatvalue with unconditional dedication to customer satisfaction.

The application of this simple phrase is what separates Northeastern FineJewelry from other jewelry stores. We recognize the need for unparalleled qual-ity 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 relation-ship with each customer, from a high school student with a twenty-dollar budg-et 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, Guilderland4620 Main Street, Manchester, Vermont

855.795.6355 • www.nefj.com

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The Business Brokerage Group, Inc. & BBG Mergers and Acquisitions

Since 1979, BBG has been this region’s leadingprovider 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 programis designed to let you continue running your compa-ny successfully, while BBG manages the sale. Thisincludes the production of an offering prospectus,identification of qualified purchasers, consultationwith interested investors, and even assistance withproject financing.

BBG will not use its services to promote other financial products, financialservices or other professional services. BBG is independent and will not provideclient information to any third party. We answer only to you.

Edward A. Granka has over 35 years of experience handling private com-pany transactions including valuations, acquisitions and divestitures.

egranka@businessbrokeragegroup.com.

421 New Karner Road, Albany869.5444 ext.25 • www.businessbrokeragegroup.com

Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.

Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.(CHMS), founded in 1981, has establisheditself as the preeminent association manage-

ment firm in the country. Now led by John A.Graziano, Jr., it is a highly successful and nationallyrespected firm with an established record of suc-cess serving almost 50 national, statewide andregional organizations.

With over 30 years of experience in associa-tion management, CHMS truly understands thechallenges of running a not-for-profit organization.

With unique insights into both the challenges and opportunities associations andnot-for-profits face, we have developed an extraordinary level of support andassistance to help organizations make the most of their opportunity for service.

CHMS operates the Centers for Non-Profit Development as an alternativefor associations and not-for-profits seeking to maximize their potential throughshared services and professional synergy. Located in Albany and Raleigh NC, theCenters offer a prestigious business address, a modern and attractive facility,and ample parking. More importantly, the Centers provide access to highly-trained and qualified staff to assist in a number of specific areas, such as publicrelations and marketing, event planning and financial management, all at a cost-effective 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 suc-cessful operations, we have developed the infrastructure and important under-standing of what is needed to help all types of organizations meet their goals andobjectives.

The CHMS team is experienced and professional and sincerely dedicated tothe success of each of our client organizations.

1450 Western Ave., Suite 101, Albany • 463.8644 • www.caphill.com

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, Inc.

456.8950 • www.ColdwellBankerPrime.com

Fusco Personnel, Inc.

Fusco Personnel, Inc. is a New York StateCertified Women Business Enterprise,established in 1994. The award-winning

recruiting firm specializes in executive search-es, mid-level recruits, human resources con-sulting, and analysis of institutional needs, aswell as temporary/contract and temp-to-hirestaffing. Their industry fields of specialtyinclude information technology, finance, sales,human resources, accounting, engineering,bio-tech, administrative/clerical, higher edu-cation and medical/clinical personnel.

Fusco Personnel, Inc. is well known forits exceptional customer service, quality per-

sonnel and overall dedication to clients and talented pool of candidates. Theirsuperior industry-specific recruiters and client support team possess industry-related experience and have been associated with Fusco Personnel, Inc. for overfive years. Their true expertise and exceptional professionalism have con-tributed to the company’s continued success. Employers, entrepreneurs andFortune 500 executives entrust Fusco Personnel, Inc. for their diverse recruit-ment needs.

Dedication, commitment, and teamwork are the characteristics that havebrought Fusco Personnel, Inc. to where it is today. With a 90 percent placementrate and more than 95 percent retention rate, it’s no wonder that FuscoPersonnel, Inc. remains the leading executive recruitment firm in the CapitalRegion.

4 Executive Park Drive, Albany • 869.6100 • www.fuscopersonnel.net

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, a full-service residential real estate com-pany, is committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives byimproving the real estate experience. With over 29 years of experience and

14 offices throughout New York State (Capital District, Northern Country, andCentral NY), Coldwell Banker Prime Properties is well-positioned to exceed theexpectations of the clients who we serve.

The Coldwell Banker Prime Properties team, with our staff and 400+ salesassociates, is equipped with industry-leading training and educational opportu-nities to assist you with your real estate needs. Our services include:

• Buying and selling • Relocation services (corporate and individual)• New home sales • Financing and closingBuyers and sellers also will benefit from our comprehensive integrated

marketing strategies, including our award-winning web site,ColdwellBankerPrime.com, and our complimentary Concierge program, whichoffers 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 recognizedsales associate training and leading edge technology have been developed toensure the success of our agents.

To learn more about our real estate services, locate an office near you, ordiscuss your real estate career, visit www.ColdwellBankerPrime.com or contacta member of our team today at 1.866.323.2277.

Contact Information: R. James Long, Broker/Owner (Past President ofAlbany Business Association - AXA). Ken Raymond, Broker/Owner.

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The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company pro-vides tree and lawn care servicesthroughout the United States and

Canada. Davey Tree’s Capital District officehas been in operation since the early 1920sand covers a 50-mile radius of Albany.Davey’s services include: tree and shrubpruning and removal, planting, fertilization,and insect and disease management, lawnfertilization, weed and insect control andseeding.

Backed by a dedicated team of scien-tists at The Davey Institute in Kent, Ohio,our ISA-certified arborists and plant health-care technicians have access to all of the

latest findings in tree, shrub and lawn care. Before we go to work on your prop-erty, you can be sure that we not only know what we're doing, but know how todo it best.

We won't disappoint you. We are Tree Care Industry Association-accredit-ed 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 arealways striving to exceed your expectations for courtesy and professionalism.

At Davey, our first priority is to make each of our customers happy. Since1880, we've been achieving this goal time after time, on property after proper-ty. 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.

141 Wade Road, Latham • 785.9417 • www.daveytree.com

Maaco Collision Centers

Maaco Collision Centers in Schenectady and Albany are locally ownedand operated by Mike and Liz Ryan. Maaco is the collision center thatyou 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 shopcan. By bringing your car to Maaco, North America’s Bodyshop, you benefit fromour experience, buying power, management systems and continual technicaltraining.

Area residents rely on our locally owned store for every kind of collision,bodywork and painting repair. We tailor every customer’s auto repair invest-ment to provide the greatest value for the situation. Whether you need to eco-nomically return a damaged new car to showroom condition or restore an oldervehicle’s original appearance, we have repair and paint pricing options that makesense for you.

Please stop by to see first-hand the broad range of services we provide forvehicles as diverse as a brand new Lexus, a 12-year-old Ford truck or a U.S. PostalService van. From vehicle microrepair, to a couple of dents, to collision repair, toan overall paint on an older car, Maaco does it all--faster, better and cheaper.

1741 Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady • 372.4440 and491 Central Avenue, Albany • 360.2143 • www.maaco.com

Albany Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service

Tom Kretzler is a Past President ofAlbany Executives Association andowner of Albany Fire Extinguisher Sales

and Service.Founded in 1948, Albany Fire

Extinguisher is a third-generation familycompany serving the Capital Region in theareas of workplace safety and compliance.The company’s core business consists of fireextinguishers, kitchen and industrial fire sup-pression systems, emergency lighting andexit sign maintenance, as well as fire extin-guisher training.

Albany Fire Extinguisher services thou-sands of commercial and institutional facili-ties, from small retail stores, restaurants and

offices to the area’s largest hospitals, colleges, school districts, office buildingsand manufacturing facilities.

Capital Region residents also count on Albany Fire Extinguisher to selectthe proper safety equipment for their homes, boats, camps and vehicles.

Tom and Albany Fire Extinguisher have been proudmembers of The AlbanyExecutives Association for 15 years. Tom values AXA for its instrumental role inthe growth of his company, from a networking and business development stand-point, as well as the support he gets from a close network of quality and trustedvendors and advisors.

215 Watervliet Shaker Road, Watervliet880.4110 • www.albanyfire.net

Accent Commercial Furniture

At Accent commercial furniture, we believe office design begins not with atemplate or formula, but with a conversation—a discussion about yourspace 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. Andby understanding the challenges and goals of our customers, we help make roomfor more productivity and interaction.

3 Interstate Avenue, Albany • 482.4000 • www.accentny.com

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Superior Business Products, Inc.

At Superior Business Products, wedon’t just offer thousands of officeproducts at competitive prices, we

offer solutions.When your company orders office

products, business furniture, cleaning andbreakroom supplies, and even snacks andbeverages, you may be choosing low priceover great service or personal attentionover competitive costs.

When you order from SuperiorBusiness Products, you don’t have tomake that choice. Not only do we havethe buying power of the largest nationaloffice 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 cus-tomers who love the simple solution of low prices matched with high-qualityservice.

Once you call on Superior, you’ll love the seemingly endless choices andexpert assistance, as well as hard-to-find and special-order item selections.

You’ll also appreciate all of the solutions that Superior Business Productshas to offer. Just pick up the phone, visit our web site or fax us an order. We’reconfident that whether you need coffee in Colonie, binders in Ballston Spa, sta-ples 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, Schenectady356.1971 • www.superiorbponline.com

McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C.

McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams,P.C., is a full-service law firm locatedin Albany. We are dedicated to pro-

viding our clients with effective planning andcreative solutions regarding the legal issuesthat arise in the course of their affairs.

Our clients include individuals, families,closely–held businesses, banking institutions,not-for-profits, governmental entities andnational companies. We provide legal counselfor transactional, compliance, planning andlitigation matters with concentrations inmany areas of law, including: Corporate and

Taxation; Employment and Labor; Matrimonial and Family Law; Trusts, Estatesand Elder Law; Real Estate; Construction; Banking; Environmental; Litigation andDispute Resolution. All of our practice groups are supported by experienced triallawyers who can handle dispute resolution with respect to local, regional andnational issues at both the state and federal levels.

Vincent L. Valenza practices in the areas of business and tax law withMcNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams. He can assist you with advice and repre-sentation on a broad range of business issues and transactions, including the for-mation and operation of business entities; business start-ups; business mergersand acquisitions; raising capital via debt and equity financing; federal, state andlocal 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 Park447.3291. • www.mltw.com

Capital Region Living Magazine

Capital Region Living Magazine capturesthe essence of our beautiful region. Weare the source for things to do, travel, and

cook as well as stories that touch your heart andstimulate your brain.

With monthly columns by popular writerssuch as, humorist and news anchor John Gray,parenting expert Dr. Randy Cale, financialexperts the Fagans and many others, we pro-vide 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 super-

market, we aim each and every month to bring to light all that our area has tooffer. We are unabashedly proud of the Capital Region; we work hard each andevery day to prove that there is no other place like it. The search and exposureof the Capital Region’s excellence is why we are a part of AXA. Join us by read-ing Capital Region Living each month both in print and on-line, as well as joiningour group of community movers and shakers at AXA.

3 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes • 294.4390 • www.crlmag.com

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The John Zongrone Agency

The John R. Zongrone Agency is a full-service independent agency offeringboth personal and commercial products to meet your needs. We have beenfamily-owned and operated for over 50 years. Our experienced, dedicated

staff is always available to provide you with friendly, personal service. We prideourselves on providing a high level of customer service with honesty and integrity.

The Zongrone Agency employs a caring, trained staff with a combinedtotal of over 200 years of insurance experience. The Agency’s philosophy is guid-ed by the principle that customer satisfaction is our most important objective. Asan independent agency, we work with numerous insurance carriers, whichallows us to provide coverage options specific to your individual needs. All of ourpolicies come with an agent, not an 800 number. If you would like informationon any insurance product, please contact our office to speak with one of ourinsurance specialists today! We look forward to working with you in regard toyour insurance needs.

1566 State Street, Schenectady • 374.3376 • www.zongrone.com

Kiskis Tire & Autocare

Kiskis Tire & Autocare is a family owned and operated business. WE HAVEBEEN SERVING THE CAPITAL REGION FOR OVER 57 YEARS. Kiskis Tire wasfounded in 1958 and services cars, vans, light trucks, heavy trucks, lawn

and garden, tractors and forklifts, to name a few. We carry numerous brands oftires 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 tune-ups, NYS Inspection, oil changes, air conditioning, check engine light diagnostics,drivability issues, brakes, alignments, no starts, suspension and steering partsand more. At Kiskis Tire we can handle your factory-scheduled maintenancecheck-ups that are required by your vehicle’s manufacturer to keep your war-ranty in effect.

Kiskis Tire also offers a unique service to store your seasonal tires. For anominal fee we will store your snow tires or summer tires and we also providewinterization service to make sure your vehicle is ready for whatever MotherNature sends our way.

Come see our helpful team at Kiskis Tire & Autocare. We are open Mondaythrough Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.

978 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham • 785.5516 • kiskistire.com

Maxemize Social Marketing

279 Troy Road, Suite 9-269, Rensselaer282.4154 • www.maxemizesocial.com

One Connect, Inc.

One Connect, Inc is a natural gas and electricity supply broker focused onmanaging and reducing our clients’ energy spend. Sometimes we achieve15%-30% savings annually. Our relationships with the major energy sup-

ply companies give our clients access to the lowest natural gas and electricitypricing available. Our team handles all the pricing, contracts, reporting and man-aging of the energy program that you choose through our bid process. We do thisby working with all the utility suppliers on your behalf to make sure you receivethe 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 deal-erships, assisted living centers, schools and universities, manufacturers, andhealth care providers.

1471 Rt. 9, Suite 202, Clifton Park • 371.2295 • www.oneconnectinc.com

Maxemize Social Marketing was created to help small- and medium-sizedbusinesses take their social media and digital marketing to the nextlevel by engaging with consumers in the most cost-effective way.

We are a group of professionals (AKA huge marketing nerds) committed toour work and strive to be remarkable in what we do. While we take our workseriously, we think it’s important to not take ourselves too seriously. We lovewhat we do, and the personal relationships that we have formed have kept peo-ple coming back. Now that our grandmas use Facebook, it’s time to really stepup the game in social media marketing.

What your company does on the social web can make or break your successin today’s plugged-in world. Yesterday’s post becomes tomorrow’s #TBT in aninstant. Social media is a powerful, constantly changing tool. Maxemize SocialMarketing is here to help your business navigate the changes, and acronyms, asthey happen by creating a unique marketing plan that works for you and grandma.