New York, New York…August 4, 2007— Recognizing the growing power of Green corporate strategies that improve efficiency and build brand value, Empire Solutions Consulting and Middleberg Communications are proud to announce the formation of the Middleberg Sustainability Group. This exciting new practice will offer a broad range of Sustainability Innovation Services, a unique blend of research, marketing and issue management, while providing the personalized attention clients expect from an independent agency.

“Sustainability is about innovation. It’s about authenticity. It’s also about communicating a commitment to both,” stated Don Middleberg, CEO of Middleberg Communications. In the 1990s, Don Middleberg’s technology practice was a pioneering force in understanding the Internet’s long-range impact on public relations and corporate communications. “This is an exciting new dimension of public relations. It will help companies better connect with their consumers, become more efficient, effective, transparent and ultimately more profitable,” he continued.

In today’s marketplace, corporations are increasingly looking to innovative strategies that connect the needs of the consumer with a respect for human health, the environment, and future generations. Their strategies must be meaningful, credible, feasible, quantifiable and overall powered by that larger sense of responsibility. The Middleberg Sustainability Group will harness the experience of specialists in the areas of market research, issue management, brand media communications, and government relations to provide a complete solution for clients looking to make credible, systemic changes while leveraging those strategies to create brand value.

“Don Middleberg has been on the cutting edge before. I am privileged to help move this vision forward,” stated Empire Solutions Thomas J. Basile. “Sustainability is the next step in Corporate Social Responsibility. The new media is bringing important issues to the forefront of consumer decision making. Companies that will succeed in this atmosphere will be those who are proactive about addressing human health, energy consumption and environmental issues,” he continued.

Tuxedo Park, New York…May 15, 2007—Empire Solutions Consulting has been tapped by Tuxedo Reserve, a project of Related Realty, to assist planners of the new residential community in maintaining constructive relationships with local communities and opinion leaders. The project, slated to bring more than 1200 residences in a unique, planned community is being designed to provide upgraded local facilities. The development will also realize significant tax benefits for Orange County, local school districts, towns and villages in the area.

“We are honored that a major developer is looking to Empire Solutions for advice and counsel,” stated Thomas J. Basile of Empire Solutions. “Tuxedo Reserve is not only an important project for the developer. It is important to the people the surrounding communities. A constructive dialogue on important issues is important to maintain throughout the building process. We will help ensure that happens.” he concluded.