Home News Tribune - Business Section - Sunday August 19, 2001

... In neighboring Franklin Township, economic development director Frank Hasner could hardly contain his excitement. Five of this year's "Fast 50" winners are based in the township's Somerset section.

"The truth of the matter is, I had a gut feeling, but I didn't know it statistically," Hasner said.

Noting that New Jersey's position between New York City and Philadelphia is a business advantage for the state as a whole, he suspects Franklin Township is even more strategically placed, being sandwiched between Princeton University and Rutgers University. "I think having the labor pool that's associated with (those colleges) is something that gives us a bigger edge."

... In addition to Multilink, Somerset was represented by New Age Systems, Inc., Melillo Consulting Inc., VR Systems Inc., and Emcore Corporation.