Rutgers economist James Hughes, dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, said companies employing between five and 25 workers — such as “mom and pop” businesses — are the biggest job creators, and their thirst for new capital is a positive.
“When they are doing well it means that consumers are doing well and big business is doing well,” he said.
Tom Dallessio MCRP '84 has been announced as the new Executive Director of Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), ushering in an exciting next chapter as the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary and continues its mission to preserve and protect...
Earlier this month Bloustein School Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research Clinton Andrews, and recent graduates Rimshah Jawad MPI '26 and Haroon Ashfaq MPI '25, represented the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research (CUPR) at a community outreach...
Earlier this summer NJTOD, Downtown New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning Program hosted Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future. Held at NJ TRANSIT headquarters, the event brought together representatives from multiple agencies to...
Extreme Heat and Supportive Housing in New Jersey As temperatures rise in the summer, many New Jerseyans are facing increasing challenges due to heat events. Among affected populations, people living in supportive housing or needing assistance face increased safety...
Serving over 27 years as the Director of Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, Dr. Joel Cantor helped establish the Center as one of New Jersey's most trusted sources of independent health policy research. Under his leadership, the Center expanded its influence...