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Local Insurance Firm, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC Granted Status of Women-Owned Business Enterprise.

Clifton Park, NY – October, 2008 - Upstate Priority Insurance Agency was recently notified by the State of New York that their application was approved to be certified as a women-owned business. Certification requires a rigorous review of past financial records, an overview of organizational structure, and assessment to prove expertise in a given industry. Now approved, New York State will list Upstate Priority Insurance Agency in the Directory of Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, used by state agencies and contractors statewide. Upstate Priority Insurance Agency is one of only three certified insurance agents throughout Upstate New York.

Certification provides a greater opportunity for participation by Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in state contracting. Avon Scherff, president of Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC commented “We were very excited to learn that we had been approved as a certified women-owned business. I have been in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, and a business owner for five years. I am looking forward to capitalizing on additional opportunities moving forward.”

About Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC With over 20 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists
organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and committment to excellence. For more information, visit www.upstatepriority.com.

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Local Insurance Firm, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC Chosen as Key Guest on Monthly Voices of Success Radio Show

Clifton Park, NY – October, 2008 – Avon Scherff, President of Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC was recently interviewed by Kjelene Bertrand, host and producer of Voices of Success, a one hour show dedicated to serving the backbone of America.
When Kjelene met Avon, she knew that she would be a perfect guest to interview. “This woman (Avon) has secured the respect of many who have done business with her and her agency.”

The first show aired on September 7, 2008, opening with Avon sharing her story, and explaining how Upstate Priority truly embodies respect and integrity from the way employees are treated, to how their customers are served. According to Avon, two of her employees drive more than an hour to get to work everyday. “With the price of gas, and everyone trying to drive less, I am amazed that my employees drive so far to get to the office everyday. They have many choices when it comes to employment, but they choose to work here because they share my dedication to treating every customer like they are our only customer. We all really love what we do.”

The show featuring Upstate Priority aired October 19, 2008. Avon has committed to producing twelve shows throughout 2008-2009. Listen in each month on Talk 1300 AM to hear more about Avon and Upstate Priority, and to gain valuable insight on selecting employee benefit programs, and insurance for your business or personal needs. Archived shows can be found at voicesofsuccess.org.

About Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC With over 20 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists
organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and committment to excellence. For more information, visit
www.upstatepriority.com.