SNJ Business People

  With each of the state’s 566 municipalities making planning and development decisions on its own, New Jersey faces the triple whammy of lost open space, increased traffic volume, and stressed water and air resources, warns a team facilitated by the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers–Camden.
  “Municipalities working in individually rational ways often create regionally irrational outcomes,” explains Richard Harris, director of the Rand Institute and a professor of political science, both at Rutgers–Camden.

  The Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review.  The education services company features the school in the new 2010 edition of its book, "The Best 301 Business Schools."
  According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review Senior vice president-Publishing, "We are pleased to recommend Rowan University to readers of our book and users of our site, www.PrincetonReview.com, as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA.   We chose the 301 business schools in this book based on our opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools.  We also strongly consider the candid opinions of students attending the schools who rate and report on their campus experiences at their schools on our survey for the book."

Stadium to be Featured in Baseball America’s Great Parks Calendar
  The Camden Riversharks recently announced that they have been selected for inclusion in Baseball America’s 2010 Great Parks Calendar. This is the second time that the national publication has honored Campbell’s Field as one of the nation’s best ballparks. It had previously done so in 2004 as well.

  Estate Planning Attorney, Michael Bonfrisco, of Simeone & Bonfrisco, is pleased to announce the release of his new book entitled, Smart Estate planning in New Jersey: What You Really Need to Know. Co-authored with Robert Armstrong and Sanford Fisch, founders of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, this unique book is written in easy-to-understand terms and serves as a guide when considering planning for your future with the use of estate planning.

  In difficult economic times, having some extra money can help a lot, especially for low and moderate income households.
  Area residents who are seeking an interesting volunteer opportunity can  help these families avoid spending money on their tax preparations by signing up to be a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) or American Association of Retired People (AARP) volunteer tax preparer.