The Next Gold Ring for HR – Hiring the “Differently Abled”
Individuals with disabilities often have traits valued by employers, such as a strong work ethic, dependability, responsibility, positive attitude, honesty, integrity, motivation, and loyalty. The benefits of neurological diversity, as it is called, is being recognized by Costco, IBM, Walgreens, Freddie Mac, SAP, Papa John’s, Silicon Valley Technology Giants, and more. From the 1990 Americans…
Southern Monmouth Chamber to Honor 2013 Golden Osprey Award Winners
The Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) will be honoring its most outstanding citizens and businesses at the 28th Annual 2013 Golden Osprey Awards gala, Thursday, October 17, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J. Tickets cost $75.00 each and include a one-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a…
Local Man Launches Sandy Hook Iced Tea
For Matthew Brescia, Highlands, Sandy Hook and Super Storm Sandy became a “lost and found” experience. Brescia lost his home in the storm, but he also “found” something that may help pay his bills. While Brescia was living at Sandy Hook, N.J., where he has worked for the National Park Service since 1999, Brescia created…
OHI Provides Immunizations for Rural Health Week
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin is providing adolescent immunizations on September 24 and September 26 as part of National Rural Health Week. The pediatrics department of OHI will contact the parents of adolescents who need immunizations and will be administering vaccines on…
OHI Sponsors Blood Drive This Friday
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health care center, with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin, is sponsoring a Blood Drive at 101 Second Street, Lakewood, Friday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center. Donors should drink water before donating blood. Donors must present a…
Dr. Ron Rotem Inducted as an Honorary Commander in Ocean County
The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) leadership recently inducted Toms River dentist Dr. Ronen Rotem into the 87th Dental Squadron, an honorary command program, which recognizes him as a community leader in Ocean County. A total of 94 honorary commanders from Burlington and Ocean County were inducted into the extended family of JB MDL and…
Health Exchange Marketplace Open for Ocean County
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health care center, with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin, has established a Health Exchange Marketplace Department to assist the public in understanding information about affordable health insurance coverage in advance of the Affordable Care Act, which begins on January 1, 2014. The department is now made…
Two Places Left in HR Certification Study Group Set to Begin Next Week
Mary Bromlow, SPHR, the director of certification for the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, has announced that two places are left in the HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) study group for the Fall 2013 PHR* or SPHR** certification exams. The study group will meet Tuesdays, beginning September 17 through October 22, 2013,…
Start Fall with Good Business Connections at Jersey Shore Business Leaders’ September Event
Join Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL), a professional business organization, for light hors d’oeuvres, business networking, and a cash bar, Tuesday, September 17, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Houlihan’s, 491 Route 70 East, Brick, N.J. 08723. Admission is $10.00. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ocean…
Sandy Homebuyer Program Counselors Available at LRRC, Lakewood
The Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (LLRC), 212 Second Street, Suite 204, Lakewood, is making its offices available to the Faith Fellowship CDC (Community Development Corporation), Sayreville, to meet with low-income renters who were living in any one of the nine New Jersey counties* affected by Sandy and might qualify for one of the 500…