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Year in Review | 2018/2019

In 2020 Woodberry & Associates Global Consulting and Development Corporation will celebrate is 20th Anniversary as it ever expands around the globe connecting people and business with the desire to enter new markets, establish alliances and better understand new opportunities. With just a year out from our anniversary, we look back on our past year of astounding media milestones and relationships.

W HOTEL FORT LAUDERDALE $55 MILLION GRAND REVEAL

March 2018

W Hotel Fort LauderdaleMillennium Magazine, a publication of Woodberry & Associates was invited to attend the $55 milliongrand reveal of the W Hotel Fort Lauderdale. Coverage of the grand reveal was in partnership with Diamond Public Relations of Miami, Florida. Millennium Magazine’s continued partnership with Diamond PR is now in its third year, providing publicity to several client-properties in the Southeast US and Caribbean.

HANGZHOU TOURISM COMMISSION

June 2018

Left to Right: Millennium Magazine Reporter Ruth Bashinsky, Pianist Lang Lang, Millennium Magazine Host Amanda Bertoncini and Eileen Lin for the Hangzhou Tourism Commission.

Millennium Magazine, a publication of Woodberry & Associates, worked with China’s Hangzhou Tourism Commission on its culture-themed Hangzhou Hi 5 Fan Gala to promote tourism globally at Grand Central Terminal, New York. A special performance was given by world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, who gave an exclusive interview with Millennium.

JFK AIRPORT $13 BILLION REDEVELOPMENT

July 2018

Photo: New York State Governor’s Office.

Woodberry & Associates President/CEO Warren Woodberry Jr. helped raise community awareness of the more than $13 billion in redevelopment planned for  John F. Kennedy International Airport while working through the office of New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. 
President Woodberry secured media placements on television networks NY 1 and ABC TVfor Senator Sanders who spoke of the economic opportunities for the region and minority business owners in Queens, NY.

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, DAILY MAIL AND EXTRA TV

July 2018

Millennium Magazine, a publication of Woodberry & Associates was featured on web sites for America’s “Extra TV” and the “Daily Mail” in the United Kingdom for its cover feature on Danielle Savre star of ABC TV’s “Station 19”. 

The New York Daily News – where Woodberry & Associates President Warren Woodberry Jr. was a Staff Writer for 7 years – also featured the Danielle Savre issue. The media coverage by other media thrusted the publication into the national and international media spotlight.

INTERNSHIPS & MENTORING

Spring/Summer 2018

Dario Lee of Baruch College needed an internship in order to graduate, so in the final semester of his senior year, he completed The Millennium Magazine “Executive Assistant Program”.

Dario Lee

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Executive Assistant Edwin Viera, a Buffalo State College graduate, was offered the position of Managing Editor at The Ithaca Times during his Millennium Magazineinternship, summer 2018.

Edwin Viera

Both interns Dario and Edwin worked closely with Millennium Publisher Warren Woodberry Jr. as part of the EAP that provides interns the opportunity to gain real-world experience, work independently on tasks of their choice and above all, projects they enjoy to make their role more meaningful and enlightening.

NY/NJ PORT AUTHORITY MBE CERTIFICATION

August 2018

Woodberry & Associates becomes a Certified Minority Business Enterprise with the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey. Woodberry & Associates is also Certified as an MBE with New York City and Nassau County, NY with certification pending with New York State.

THE DEFENSE LEADERSHIP FORUM

September 2018

Woodberry & Associates attended the Defense Innovation & Contracting hosted by The Defense Leadership Forum at the University of Maryland. Warren Woodberry Jr. President/CEO for Woodberry & Associatess met with Forum Chairman William S. Loiry as well as its Executive Vice-President Lana Corrigan. The Forum brought together government and private contractors under one roof for a series of seminars and networking.

THE ART OF GIFTING | GREENWICH 

November 2018

Millennium Magazine Publisher Warren Woodberry Jr. Presents Isabella Garrucho with The Millennium Award as its first recipient.


Millennium Magazine a publication of Woodberry & Associates hosted  “The Art of Gifting” a mix & mingle that brought together local business owners for an evening of networking at Isabella Garrucho Fine Art Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. About 150 guests attended. Hor d’oeuvres were served by Gabriels of Greenwich and Vals The Wine Connoisseur poured for the evening. 

Guests of “The Art of Gifing” hosted by Millennium Magazine in Greenwich, CT.

Guest of “The Art of Gifing” hosted by Millennium Magazine in Greenwich, CT.

Warren Woodberry Jr. Publisher for Millennium Magazine presented Isabella Garrucho with The Millennium Award making her the first recipient of the honor that recognized her exceptional contribution to the cultural growth of Greenwich and surrounding communities.

DONATION TO LONG ISLAND CHARITY | BRIDGEHAMPTON

January 2019

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center received a charitable donation from Woodberry & Associates after raising proceeds from Millennium Magazine’s hosting event,  “Danise Talbot Design Bridgehampton”.

Millennium Magazine, a publication of Woodberry & Associates, with Danise Talbot Designs hosted “Design 2019” an intimate gathering of Hamptons realtors, interior decorators and contractors at the Bridgehampton Design Showhouse

Warren Woodberry Jr. Publisher for Millennium Magazine presented builder Ronald “Bud” Webb Jr. with The Millennium Award an honor that recognized him and his family construction firm for their exceptional contribution and growth to the Hamptons for over 90 years.

Left to right: Millennium Magazine Publisher Warren Woodberry Jr. presents Ronald “Bud” Webb Jr. with The Millennium Award with Millennium Magazine Account Supervisor Danise Talbot, also Owner of Danise Talbot Designs.

THE BOWERY

January 2019

Millennium Magazine Publisher Warren Woodberry Jr. (left) celebrates Ted Barkhorn’s fine art photography with a guest (right) at Novo Locale gallery.

Millennium Magazine, a publication of Woodberry & Associates hosted a mix & mingle during the closing night for Modern Images of the Natural Word at Novo Locale gallery space on The Bowery in Manhattan NY. The evening was in honor of artist Ted Barkhornwhose works were admired by about 80 guests. 

Millennium Magazine Host Jacqui Phillips (left) Interviews Ted Barkhorn (right) at Novo Locale.

There was music, appetizers, gift bags for guests and a special appearance by American soprano Alyson Cambridge a celebrity previously featured in Millennium Magazine.M

THE DAILY MAIL AND EXTRA TV

April 2019

Once again, Millennium Magazine, a publication of Woodberry & Associates is featured by the “Daily Mail“, this time LIVE on its daily daytime television broadcast that played nationwide in the United States. Singer songwriter Julie Mintz is featured on the cover of the April 2019 issue of Millennium Magazine. Mintz is mentored by award-winning singer songwriter Moby.

Extra TV” also featured Millennium on its web site, recognizing Julie Mintz as its most recent celebrity cover. 

With nearly 40 team members, Millennium Magazine will mark its 9th anniversary in July 2019 as it approaches nearly 100 continuously published issues. 

Woodberry & Associates Global Consulting and Development Services provides a suite of media, consulting and strategic planning services. We offer customized services to organizations with the desire to expand into new markets, establish strategic alliances and better understand the markets and opportunities open to them around the globe. We help organizations succeed in the global marketplace by transforming visions into tangible results through professional services and unparalleled expertise. Our corporate colors reflect the hues of our global community: ebony, chocolate, tangerine, mustard and ivory. 
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New York City Approves the Re-Certification of Woodberry & Associates Certification as a Minority Business Enterprise

The City of New York approved the recertification of Woodberry & Associates Certification as a Minority Business Enterprise. WNA was first MBE certified in 2010.

New York City is the wealthiest and largest city in the United States.

Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Approves Minority Business Enterprise Certification for Woodberry & Associates

The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey has certified Woodberry & Associates as a Minority Business Enterprise.

The Port Authority manages John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Airports, operating in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Summer 2018 Interns

Dario Lee of Baruch College needed an internship in order to graduate, so in the final semester of his senior year, he completed The Millennium Magazine “Executive Assistant Program”.

Dario Lee 
Executive Assistant Edwin Viera, a Buffalo State College graduate, was offered the position of Managing Editor at The Ithaca Times during his Millennium Magazineinternship, summer 2018.

Edwin Viera

Both interns Dario and Edwin worked closely with Millennium Publisher Warren Woodberry Jr. as part of the EAP that provides interns the opportunity to gain real-world experience, work independently on tasks of their choice and above all, projects they enjoy to make their role more meaningful and enlightening.

Nassau County Approves Minority Business Enterprise Re-Certification for Woodberry & Associates

Nassau County approves the Re-Certification Woodberry & Associates Certification as a Minority Business Enterprise.

Woodberry & Associates was first certified as an MBE with Nassau County in 2012.

Nassau County is the sixth richest county in the United States and neighbors New York City.

Bridge Beer Brewery Tour

Woodberry & Associates begins to develop “The Bridge Beer Brewery Tour” as part of its venture for New York City tourism.

New Wall Street Location

Woodberry & Associates has relocated to 30 Wall Street. WNA secured the Financial District location for its administrative purposes, training seminars, team and client meetings. The prestigious location at Wall & Broad is directly across from the New York Stock Exchange, next to the Trump Building.

In 2000 WNA gained use of Midtown offices until it later added its 110 Wall location. The building at the far east end of Lower Manhattan sustained severe damage from Hurricane Sandy. After relocating to 30 Wall in 2014, the Midtown location was dropped.


Millennium Magazine Draws 300 Guests to Celebrity Cover Party at the Gansevoort Park Avenue Hotel

Millennium Magazine Adds New Media Markets

In addition New York, Millennium Magazine embarks to expand is coverage to the markets of  Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas. New York, its prime and most notable market includes New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut.

Millennium Magazine Official Launch Party in Times Square draws 350 Guests

Acclaimed Comedian and Commentator D.L. Hugley is Celebrity Guest.

Millennium Magazine with just its 10th issue published, holds an official launch party at the Sky Room in Times Square New York to over 350 guests with acclaimed comedian and commentator D.L. Hugley as its celebrity guest.

Before the doors were open at 6 pm that October evening, a people were lined down the block waiting to get in.

Millennium occupied the top two floors of the Sky Room which had impressive views or the surrounding New York City skyline. Guests enjoyed music, drinks, gift bags and raffle prizes.

A number of reality TV stars , talent agents, models, political representatives, designers, and media professionals attended. Guests enjoyed photographs on the red carpet and more.