April 6, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 F O CUS on Midland Park Businesses State Farm Agent Bob Bush relocates to 637 Godwin Ave., Midland Park tate Farm has been servicing the Midland Park community for over 40 years, providing car, home, life and business insurance. The company also has a full line of financial services, including bank and mutual fund products. Bob recently moved his office to 637 Godwin Ave., directly across from Atlantic Stewardship Bank, to provide a more convenient and easily accessible location for his clients. His goal is to take the burden off his customers by handling Pictured from left: Bob Bush, Karen Rega, Susan Pizza and their day to day problems Leslie Shaffer. while anticipating their future needs. His office provides consistent, friendly and professional service at all times. “This makes us the first and best choice for all of our customers’ needs,” Bob says. Bob is often called on to share his expertise by being a presenter at trade seminars, most recently speaking to New Jersey fire claims representatives. He is a past president of the New Jersey CPCU chapter. He has also served as president of the Passaic County Head Start Program. Bob is a former Rotarian and a current member of the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce. All of Bob’s employees are fully licensed and possess a wealth of experience. Susan Pizza, the office manager, has been with Bob for 16 years, while Leslie Shaffer has been with him for the past 11 years. Karen Rega rounds out the group with approximately two years of experience. The entire office staff looks forward to welcoming everyone in Midland Park and the surrounding area to come for a comparison quote and save money. Call 201-652-8060 or email bob@bobbush.org. Jacobsen Landscape Design & Construction, Inc. he professionals at Jacobsen Landscape, now celebrating 33 years in business, have been hard at work designing, renovating, and maintaining Bergen County’s best-kept local landscapes. This full-service landscape design/build company based at 413 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park is owned by Glenn Jacobsen and staffed by talented landscape designers, craftsmen, and production crews. Jacobsen Landscape handles all facets of design, planning, Pictured and construction. The prop- Manager;from Left to Right: Jim Van Heemst CLT, General Mark Milidantri, Landscape Design/Sales; Ed erty maintenance department Gorman, Commercial Maintenance Sales; Dan Gubitosa, is located around the corner Maintenance Sales; Tom Andreola, Controller; Michael from the Design Center. From Hartman, Landscape Design/Sales; Ben Grace, Irrigation Sales; Jessica Agnello, Landscape Design/Sales; Glenn this facility, Jacobsen services Jacobsen, President; Donna DeLuccia, Office Manager; residential and commercial cli- Emil Rostello, Jr., Landscape Design/Sales. ents with year-round programs, including lawn care, tree and shrub care, and the newly-expanded Garden Care Department. Landscape masonry has become a large part of the business as the popularity of natural stone pavers and custom stonework has increased. Jacobsen’s projects win both state and national awards as they have consistently for the past two decades. Landscape Management Magazine recognized Jacobsen as one of the Top 100 Landscape Companies in America in prior years. The irrigation and lighting department at Jacobsen provides everything from custom design to installation and service, and the maintenance department ensures that everything remains in top condition. The Jacobsen Landscape Gallery at 11 Barnstable Court in Saddle River features specimen plant material and hosts many community events call (201) 825-4440 for more information. For information about the Midland Park location, call (201) 891-1199 or visit www.jacobsenlandscape.com. S T LAN helps buildings go green with solar power environmental sensitivity in mind. With the current economy and focus on daily expenses, many companies are looking for ways to lower their operational costs. Solar power is just one solution towards saving money on utility bills and providing a positive cash flow. With the availability of a 30 percent federal grant towards the full system cost and accelerated depreciation of this cost in year one, there is no better time to do it. Additionally, with the revenue that can be earned by selling SREC (solar renewable energy credits) to the utility company, New Jersey has one of the best state programs for promoting solar installations. Two options exist for interested parties: out-right purchase and PPA (power purchase agreement). Each has advantages and disadvantages and these are dependent on the nature of the facility. Private clients find that out-right purchase gives them the most return on investment. They are able to take advantage of the SREC’s, and after the system is paid off, they enjoy clean, free energy. For public or “non-profit” entities, the PPA is generally a better solution. How can this help municipalities and school districts? Through the use of a PPA, these entities can get solar arrays installed on their building roofs at no upfront costs. The PPA provider would reap the benefits of the Federal and state programs, and the public entity would see a reduction in its electricity costs. This is a win-win situation. Currently LAN is assisting several local school districts in putting together Request for Proposals for PPA installations. Additionally, the firm before the of sustainability moved to of global awareness, LAN has Longthe forefrontconceptenergy efficiency and approached projects with provides Construction Observation Services to ensure a problem-free installation. LAN adopted green design and construction from its inception and has 24 LEED® Accredited Professionals through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on staff. We welcome the opportunity to assist your municipality, school district or private facility in analyzing any possible sustainable solutions for your building. Not only will this help to create a healthier, more sustainable balance with the environment, but it may also help keep budgets in balance through reduced energy and operational costs. LAN Associates Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. (LAN) is one of the largest full-service architectural and engineering firms in northern New Jersey. Since its inception in 1965, the Midland Park-based firm has grown to more than 70 employees and generated more than $12 million in revenue in 2010 through architectural, engineering, environmental, and surveying services. LAN has been the recipient of more than twenty awards for its innovative architectural design, project management and business management. In addition to Architectural and Engineering design services, the firm offers a complete environmental services, including water pollution control, indoor air quality (IAQ) sampling, underground and above-ground storage tank designs and removals, regulatory compliance assistance, occupational safety, asbestos surveys and abatement, groundwater monitoring, and solid waste management. For further information, please contact our Midland Park office at 201-447-6400, Angel Cabello, Director of Construction Management. Photos by Amberjack solar energy.