Lakewood Regional Business Expo & Networking Event Postponed
Patricia Komsa, the executive director of the Lakewood Development Corporation, has announced the postponement of the Lakewood Regional BusinessExpo & Networking Event, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Lake Terrace Hall in the Lakewood Industrial Park, 1690 Oak Street, from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Komsa says, “Due to the economic downturn, we are unable to achieve the participation levels necessary to make this a successful networking event for everyone. We hope to be able to bring this event back in the future along with new networking and informative business opportunities.”
The Lakewood Development Corporation and the Lakewood Industrial Commission, hosts of the Expo, thank Expo sponsors Greater Media Newspapers, Greater Media Radio Stations (The WRAT, 95.9 and Magic 100.1), the BlueClaws, JakPak, The Lakewood Scoop, Monmouth Ocean Development Council in partnership with the Brick Chamber, Jackson and the Lakewood chambers, Pizza Plus, The Beach Beat.com, EVP Video Productions, Tech Keys, The Voice, The Shopper, and Jersey ShoreBusiness Leaders.
For more information, contact Anita Doyle at 732-364-2500 Ext. 5395.
Howell High School Graduate Wins Human Resources’ Scholarship
Michelle Walsh, Howell, N.J., has been named the 2012 Recipient of the Ann C. Edwards, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) Scholarship. Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, awards the $1000.00 scholarship each year to a member’s child pursuing post-high school studies.
Walsh, a 2012 graduate of Howell High School, Farmingdale, is planning to attend Brookdale’s Communiversity Program to pursue a degree in Labor and Employment Relations through theRutgersUniversity’sSchoolofManagement.
The Ann C. Edwards SPHR Scholarship is given annually as a tribute to Ann C. Edwards, a founding member of JSAHR, who served in various leadership roles in the human resources’ profession in New Jersey.
For more information, call Kathi Evans, chapter administrator at 732-270-5204 or email jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com.
About Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR): JSAHR is a professional organization that provides its members access to services and programs dedicated to the advancement of Human Resources in New Jersey, particularly Monmouth and Ocean counties. It gives members opportunities to update and advance skills through education, network with peers and exchange ideas in a professional forum, learn about current and local legislative actions, and gather information needed to effectively practice the human resources’ profession
The JSAHR is an affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a member of the Garden State Council of SHRM. SHRM is the largest organization dedicated exclusively to the advancement of the human resources profession, and represents the interests of over 200,000 members and 20,000 businesses located throughout the United States.
JSBL July Meeting: Networking – An Important Piece of the Pie
Join Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL) for a business networking, a pizza-making demonstration, and discussion about the difference between wood-fired ovens and stand ovens at Mossuto’s Market & Cafe, 2029 Highway 35, Wall, N.J., Tuesday, July 17, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost for members is $15; non members cost $20.00. Network with other area business professionals over free pizza appetizers. Cash bar. Bring plenty of business cards.
Jersey Shore Business leaders will be donating a portion of its fundraising efforts to The Arc of Ocean County, Lakewood, which provides opportunities, such as vocational services, residential options, family support, recreation, and self-advocacy among other support systems for all individuals with special needs.
To register, visit www.jerseyshorebusinessleaders.com or JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders@ gmail.com. For more information, call Michael Doyle, account executive for Greater Media Radio at 732-681-9591 Ext. 225. Find JSBL on Facebook.com/ JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders and on Twitter at twitter.com/JSBLNetworking.
OHI Wins 2012 New Good Neighbor Award
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and New Jersey Business (NJBiz) magazine recently named OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives) the recipient of the New Good Neighbor Award* at an annual awards luncheon, Pines Manor, Edison.
New Good Neighbor Award recognizes the best and most exciting commercial and industrial development projects, including new and renovated facilities, in the State of New Jersey.
Winners are chosen based on economic benefit, job creation, architectural merit, and Community involvement. Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator for OHI, accepted the award on OHI’s behalf, with the architectural firm Sapphire + Albarran and the construction company Riverdrive Construction, who designed and renovated the Lakewood facility, on hand for the ceremony.
Senator Robert W. Singer nominated OHI for New Good Neighbor Award because of the positive impact the $4.7 million renovation and expansion has for Ocean County’s underserved population. The renovation of OHI’s Lakewood site, 101 Second Street, added two stories, which included 20 exams rooms, an administrative area, and a new state-of-the art 8,000 square-foot OB/GYN and Pediatric wing resulting in an additional 16,000 square feet to the existing site.
Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of OHI, said, “The Lakewood site renovations not only added space for its growing patient base, it allowed OHI to broaden our service hours, increase our ability to see more patients annually, and add to existing primary care services.”
The renovations were made possible with a portion of the $4.7 million Facility Investment Program (FIP), offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
OHI was chosen as one of 10 winners out of 40 state-wide nominations. Other recipients included Campbell Employee Center; Chem Fleur Inc. (Firmenich); Glopak Corporation; Marina Thermal Facility Combined Heat and Power Plant; ProCure Proton Therapy Center; Saker ShopRite of Somerville; SHI International Corp. World Headquarters; Stafford Park; and Zydus Pharmaceuticals Inc., American Headquarters.
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to the uninsured and underinsured populations in Ocean County, N.J. OHI increases access to care for these populations by using an affordable, sliding scale fee, and by serving patients regardless of their ability to pay.
For further information, contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator, at 732-719-9026.
* The award is open to all New Jersey based companies and can only be nominated by a federal, state, local government or chamber, and/or economic development representatives. OHI was nominated by Senator Robert Singer.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood. Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information.
Regional Expo Features Six Free Business Seminars
The fourth annual Lakewood Regional Business & Networking Event, Thursday, July 12, 2012, is featuring six free business seminars throughout the day at Lake Terrace Hall, Lakewood Industrial Park, 1690 Oak Street, in addition to an exhibition hall packed with the exhibits of regional businesses. No preregistration necessary. Seminars include:
12:15–12:45 p.m.: Sherry Rose, Marketing Specialist for NJIT, “Government 101: Doing Business with the Federal Government”
1:00–1:30 p.m.: Darcie King, E Video Productions, “Shoot 4 Success,” Practical uses of video for marketing your business
1:45–2:15 p.m.: Brian Solwick, Wealth Preservation Strategies of N.J., “A Simple and Free Way to Increase Profits and Build Employee Loyalty.”
2:30–3:00 p.m.: Robert Gold of Gold Mobile, “Mobile and Social Commerce.”
3:15–3:45 p.m.: Michael Redpath, Redpath and Associates LLC, “Organizing for Downtown Success.”
4:00-4:30 p.m. Cara Marcano, Reporte Hispano, “The Hispanic Market: Grow Your Business in the Hispanic Market in N.J.”
Last year hundreds of people attended the Lakewood Regional Business Expo from noon to 4:30 p.m., enjoying prizes, screenings, special offers, give-a-ways and free business seminars, hosted by The Lakewood Development Corporation, Lakewood’s UEZ program, and the Lakewood Industrial Commission. Admission and ample parking are free.
Some exhibition space is still available beginning at $175.00. Contact Anita Doyle,
Lakewood Industrial Commission, 732-364-2500 Ext. 5395, to become an exhibitor. For more information, visit www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez
Patricia Komsa, executive director of the Lakewood Development, says, “Attending seminars is a great opportunity to keep abreast of information that can benefit you or your business. Exhibiting is an opportunity to showcase the goods and services you offer. And the price is reasonable.”
The Expo sponsors to date are the BlueClaws, The Beach Beat.com, E-Video Productions, Greater Media Newspapers, Greater Media Radio Stations (The WRAT, 95.9 and Magic 100.1), jakpak, Jersey Shore Business Leaders, the Monmouth Ocean Development Council, Pizza Plus,The Lakewood Shopper, TechKeys, and The Voice in cooperation with the Brick, Jackson and Lakewood chambers of commerce.
CHEMED Now Accepts Tricare Health Insurance for the Military and Their Families
CHEMED (The Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry) a FQHC (federally qualified health care center) at 1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., has announced that it is now accepting Tricare Health Insurance, a health care program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families.
Dr. Dovid Friedman, CEO of CHEMED, said, “We have always been sensitive to the needs of veterans and members of the armed forces. Besides sending dental supplies to our overseas troops, we are proud to employ armed services members and retirees. We also have “veteran” representation on our Board of Directors. We are happy to add Tricare to our list of accepted insurance providers and to provide health care services to the military.”
For more information about Tricare, visit www.HNFS.com or call 877-874-2273.
CHEMED provides comprehensive health and medical services, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, dentistry, cardiology, and endocrinology, among other fields. Private patients are welcome along with uninsured and underinsured. Uninsured patients will be seen on a sliding-fee scale, based on an ability to pay. To make an appointment, call 732-364-6666.
WRAT’s Ratfest 2012 Lineup Announced
Jersey Shore Rock Station, 95.9 WRAT has announced this year’s Ratfest lineup for Ratfest 2012. The lineup, part of the Rockstar Energy Drink “Uproar Festival” at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Friday, August 24, 2012, includes Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, and more. Ratfest sponsors include Coors Light, Shore Point Distributing and Clayton Block/Major Tool.
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. via livenation.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or the PNC Bank Arts Center Box Office. WRAT “Club Rat” members can take advantage of a special ticket presale on Thursday, June 17 at wrat.com from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Listeners to 95.9 The Rat can win tickets on air for the event or visit several sponsor locations (to be announced) to enter to win tickets. The festival includes multiple vendors and multiple stages, including a Ratfest Band Search stage where the winner of the Rat’s opening band search will perform. 95.9 WRAT will be on site broadcasting live for the duration of the show.
Doug Sjonvall, marketing director for the WRAT says, “We are super excited for this show. This is shaping up to be the best Ratfest yet. It is proving to be one of the most talented lineups in Ratfest history. Practically every band on the main stage is a bull’s-eye for the listeners and the radio station. We love it and our listeners are going to lose their minds over it!”
Past Ratfests have included David Lee Roth, Def Leppard, Poison, Kid Rock, Motley Crue, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Disturbed, Megadeth, and many others. Ratfest began in 1997 at the Tradewinds in Sea Bright; it later moved to Convention Hall; and now, for 13 years, it is being held at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel.
For further information contact Sjonvall at 732-681-3800 Ext. 206 or visit www.WRAT.com.
WRAT-FM and Magic 100.1 are radio stations of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-three AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.
Boost Your Business Now! Lakewood Regional Business Expo
Keep the name of your business and the services you offer in the public eye by showcasing your business and attracting customers at the fourth annual Lakewood Regional BusinessExpo & Networking Event, Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Lake Terrace Hall in the Lakewood Industrial Park, 1690 Oak Street, from noon to 4:30 p.m., hosted by the Lakewood Development Corporation and the Lakewood Industrial Commission.
Last year more than 100 businesses exhibited and attendees enjoyed prizes, screenings, special offers, give-a-ways and free business seminars sponsored by Lakewood’s UEZ program throughout the day.
Businesses that would like to promote their products and services, and reach the general public are encouraged to exhibit. Because of last year’s success, the township is preparing for more exhibitors and even larger crowds. Admission and ample parking are free.
Patricia Komsa, executive director of the Lakewood Development, says, “This is a great opportunity for area-wide businesses to increase attention to their businesses at a reasonable price.”
The Expo sponsors to date are Greater Media Newspapers, Greater Media Radio Stations (The WRAT, 95.9 and Magic 100.1), the BlueClaws, The Lakewood Scoop, Monmouth Ocean Development Council in partnership with the Brick, Jackson, and Lakewood chambers, Pizza Plus, The Beach Beat, EVP Video Productions, Tech Keys, The Voice, The Shopper, and Jersey Shore BusinessLeaders. Sponsorships are available.
To become an exhibitor or for sponsorship opportunities, login to www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez or contact Anita Doyle at 732-364-2500 Ext. 5395.
Summer doesn’t have to be a “slow” time for your business.
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OHI Hires First Full-time Pharmacist
Vijay Vohra, Allentown, has joined the staff of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health care center, as its first full-time pharmacist. He will be responsible for pharmaceutical care, medication access, patient counseling, drug information services, and patient and staff education, among other duties. An integral part of Vohra’s duties will include the pharmacy and the chronic care collaboratives and the 304B prescription drug program, available at each OHI location.
OHI’s Patient Safety Pharmacy Collaborative was begun October 2009 under the umbrella of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a federal agency dedicated to improving access to health care services for those who are at-risk or uninsured. With the addition of a full-time pharmacist, OHI will be able to provide access to medication onsite, and increase patient safety and prescription adherence. With follow-up consultations from OHI’s staff and pharmacist, the likelihood for potential adverse drug effects will decrease.
Vohra will also work with local contracted pharmacies as a part of 340B, a prescription program governed by HRSA that provides specific medications to uninsured OHI patients at a lower cost in order to improve and expand their care.
Before joining the staff of OHI, Vohra was the pharmacy manager at Target Pharmacy, Howell, for five years where he maintained strict control over the distribution and usage of narcotics and barbiturates, ensured proper record keeping for prescriptions, and supervised staff, among other responsibilities.
Vohra received his B.S. in pharmacy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. He later became a clinical research assistant at Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Raritan, where he worked as a site manager in the Department of Global Clinical Research & Development.
Vohra will be available at OHI’s Lakewood facility, 101 Second Street.
For further information, contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator, at 732-719-9026.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood. Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information.
Strictly Networking – Free Breakfast
Join Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL) for a strictly business networking breakfast, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Care One at Jackson, 11 History Lane, Jackson, N.J. Admission is free. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and network with other area business professionals. Bring plenty of business cards.
To register, visit www.jerseyshorebusinessleaders.com or JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders@ gmail.com. For more information, call Michael Doyle, account executive for Greater Media Radio at 732-681-9591 Ext. 225. Find JSBL on Facebook.com/ JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders and on Twitter at twitter.com/JSBLNetworking.