Odyssey International Productions Announces Its Business Excellence Award Winners
Odyssey International Productions, a 501(c)(3) organization that recognizes the efforts and accomplishments small-business owners, individuals, and organizations who have contributed significantly to the development of their communities, has announced the winners of its 18th annual Awards of Excellence. The award ceremony will take place November 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the Robert Treat Hotel,…
Hot Issues in Employment Law 2017-Half-day HR Legal Seminar, Nov. 9
What are the top employment law issues that impact HR professionals? The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting a half-day legal seminar presented by Jackson Lewis attorneys Richard Cino, Ashley Chilton, Jason Gavejian, Kelly Gunther, and David Islinger on Thursday, November 9, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club,…
Halloween Parade and Fun in Lakewood, Oct. 31
The Lakewood Township Committee in conjunction with the Lakewood Police Department, the Lakewood Fire Department, the Lakewood EMTs, and the Lakewood Recreation Department are inviting residents to enjoy Halloween with them on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at the Lakewood Town Square, Clifton Avenue and Third Street, Lakewood, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Members of the…
N.J. Health Care Network to Meet November 14
The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at CareOne at Somerset Valley Assisted Living, 1621 Route 22 West, Bound Brook, N.J. The NJ Health Care Network…
Joel Markel President of Preferred Home Health Care Named Citizen of the Year
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce has named Joel Markel, the founder and president of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, one of its 2017 Citizens of the Year. The reception to honor Markel and other honorees is Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2…
It Took 72 Years but Uncle Matty Finally Came Home!
A traditional number’s person, Jim Farrell had never put his pen to paper to write a narrative until he was moved deeply by the significant discovery of his Uncle Matty’s D-Day rifle from WWII. Reaching deeply into his family’s history and memorabilia, Farrell recreated as much of his Uncle’s life as possible, which turned into an incredible opportunity for Farrell to…
ADA Sensitivity Training at the Strand Moved to October 18
Understanding how to help and accommodate anyone with a disability – difficulty hearing, wheelchair, problems seeing, among other impairments – is important for anyone who interacts with the public. Luana Fahr, M.S. Ed, LDT-C, director of the Academic Development and Support Center and disabilities officer at Georgian Court University (GCU), is presenting Disabilities Sensitivity Training,…
You Are Invited! How to Get the Best Results from Social Media Marketing
Suzanne Stingo, the founder of SMS Social Media Strategies, will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, October 17, 2017, meeting of CRA (Corporate Resource Alliance), 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Room 104, at the Freehold campus of Brookdale Community College. Stingo, who has developed best practices in using the power of social media and LinkedIn,…
Lakewood Chamber to Sponsor LHS Career Fair – Exhibit Tables Available
Promote your company, find employees, and give students tips on career preparation at the Lakewood High School Career Fair, Friday, October 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Lakewood. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and its education committee are sponsoring the 2017 Career Fair. Free tables are available for the…
Expanded Roadway Will Help Toms River and Lakewood Travelers
Tired of making a U-turn on Vermont Avenue at Route 70 if you want to continue traveling north into Lakewood? A longstanding transportation project in Lakewood’s Master Plan will solve that problem. The Vermont Avenue Extension, an expanded 40-foot wide roadway with sidewalks on the west side for its entire length from Route 70 to…