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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Reynold P. Cicalese 856.667.4100 extension 100

Cherry Hill, NJ...................October 26, 2000

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ALLOY, SILVERSTEIN TO SPONSOR RUTGERS-CAMDEN FAMILY BUSINESS PROGRAM

Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford & Co., Cherry Hill, NJ, the 20th largest accounting firm with offices in the Philadelphia area, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a program sponsor of the Rutgers University-Camden Family Business Resource Center.

The firm's sponsorship of the program serving the I-295 corridor continues its strong allegiance to Rutgers University-Camden and its affiliated organizations. Members of the firm participate in alumni organizations, and the firm employs many Rutgers graduates and undergraduates.

Rutgers, with the support of many South Jersey business organizations, has created the only program in South Jersey to support and counsel family businesses. The Center was created to address issues unique to family businesses through awareness, education, and information sharing and to provide practical hands-on support that will strengthen and preserve family businesses in the Delaware Valley. Its practical expertise can help to:

• Plan for the future of your family business
• Successfully transfer control of the business to the next generation
• Solve difficult family-related issues affecting business decisions
• Improve management and leadership skills
• Offer comprehensive solutions to your family's business challenges

Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, & Co. provides a wide range of services including accounting, auditing, tax, management consulting, financial and estate planning, business valuations, litigation support, ElderCare, payroll processing, and information technology consulting.

For more information contact:

Reynold P. Cicalese, CPA
Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford & Co.
900 Kings Highway North
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1561

856.667.4100 extension 100
215.563.0276 extension 100
856.667.3652 (fax)

Email: RCicalese@alloysilverstein.com

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