Seminar Openings Available at Expo
In addition to exhibits of more than 100 area businesses at the Lakewood Regional Business Expo, the Lakewood Development Corporation and the Lakewood Industrial Commission are offering free business seminars throughout the day for attendees at the fourth annual business-to-business Lakewood Regional Business Expo and Networking Event, Thursday, July 12, 2012, between noon and 4:30 p.m. at Lake Terrace Hall, Lakewood Industrial Park, 1690 Oak Street, Lakewood. Admission and ample parking are free.
If you would like to present a half-hour business seminar, contact Patricia Komsa, executive director of the UEZ/Lakewood Development Corporation at 732-364-2500 Ext. 5257 or pkomsa@lakewoodnj.gov.
Seminars topics to date include “Government 101: Doing Business with the Federal Government”; “Shoot 4 Success: Video Marketing for Today’s Businesses”; “Mobile and Social Marketing”; and “A Simple, Free Way to Increase Profits and Build Employee Loyalty.
Most seminar attendees will get informative information about how to improve their business and increase its profits. Last year hundreds of people attended the Expo, enjoying prizes, screenings, special offers, give-a-ways and free business seminars.
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 or a sponsor.
The Expo sponsors to date are BlueClaws, E-Video Productions, Greater Media Newspapers, The Beach Beat.com, Greater Media Radio Stations (The WRAT, 95.9 and Magic 100.1), Jersey Shore Business Leaders, the Monmouth Ocean Development Council, Pizza Plus, The Lakewood Scoop, The Voice and Tech Keys, in cooperation with the Brick and Lakewood chambers of commerce. ###
Dr. Paulvin Joins the Medical Staff of Advanced Orthopedics
Neil Paulvin, D.O., Manalapan, has joined the medical practice of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold. Dr. Paulvin, who is a certified medical acupuncturist and board-certified in osteopathic manipulation, has an interest in combining traditional medicine with alternative medicine, especially for treating pain. At AOSMI, Dr. Paulvin will offer patients alternative methods to treat pain and improve overall well-being.
Before joining AOSMI, Dr. Paulvin was on staff at Atlanticare Family Medicine, Ocean City, N. J. Dr. Paulvin graduated with a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University. He earned his D.O. at UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, N.J., where he also did postdoctoral training, residency, and an internship in Family Practice.
His professional memberships include the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, the American Association of Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, the New Jersey Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Society of Medical Acupuncture.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is an orthopedic practice located at Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive, Freehold; 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township; Bartley Corner, 161 Bartley Corner, Jackson; and 1719 Main Street, Lake Como, N.J. The board-certified surgeons at AOSMI, who have a combined 100 years of experience, provide advanced medical care. For more information, call 732-720-2555 or visit www.AdvancedOrthoSports.com.
Free Business Seminar: Reaching More Local Customers in a Digital World
The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), is offering the public a free business seminar sponsored by Ocean Happening, Ocean County’s digital lifestyle magazine, “Reaching More Local Customers in a Digital World,” Friday, June 8, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street,Lakewood.
Many different tools are available in digital marketing, such as banner advertising, search engine optimization, social media, digital content, email marketing, and more. Which tools are best for your business? If you are looking to promote your business locally, effectively and efficiently, then a digital marketing campaign is what you need to get the word out about your business in Ocean County.
This seminar will go over the latest facts and figures, proving that digital advertising is better for your business than traditional advertising. Steven Lerner, editor of Ocean Happening, a digital lifestyle magazine for Ocean County, will go over some tips and tricks, some of which are FREE, that you can use immediately for your digital marketing campaigns. A question and answer period will follow.
Register online at www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez by clicking “Free Business Workshops.” To find out about UEZ programs and seminars, call Patricia Komsa at 732-364-2500 x5257 or pkomsa@lakewoodnj.gov. All businesses are welcome whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program. Walk-ins are welcome.
About the UEZ: The Urban Enterprise Zone program fosters economic growth, and job creation and retention. As part of that mission, the UEZ offers educational workshops for the professional development of business owners and operators. More than 8,000 businesses throughout the state and more than 500 businesses inLakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.
The Blame Game – June Meeting of Human Resources Group
Ben Dattner, author of the book The Blame Game, will share insights into the games people play at work and how HR can help stop that behavior at the June 14, 2012, Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) meeting, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
Too often, people and organizations get caught up in “the blame game” during which the wrong people get blamed for the wrong reasons at the wrong time. The effect can be that when people lose motivation and become demoralized, they focus more on organizational politics than on getting the job done. As a result, they are too afraid to speak up or experiment with new approaches.
Attendees will know more about the social psychology of credit and blame, understand the impact of credit and blame on careers and organizations, learn practical techniques for practices that make credit and blame enhance success rather than constrain it, become more familiar with how individual personality impacts how credit and blame are assigned and reacted to, consider how the psychology of credit and blame can be productively considered in terms of hiring, performance appraisal, executive coaching, leadership development, and team building
The registration fee and a full buffet breakfast is $25.00 for JSAHR members; $35.00 for nonmembers; and an additional $5.00 for walk-ins. To register, call Kathi Evans, JSAHR administrator, at 732-270-5204 or e-mail jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com. JSAHR is a Superior Merit Award Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).
About Ben Dattner
Dattner received a B.A. in Psychology from Harvard College, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from New York University where he was a MacCracken Fellow. His doctoral dissertation analyzed the relationship between narcissism and fairness in the workplace. His master’s thesis examined the impact of trust on negotiation.
Before graduate school, Dattner worked at Republic National Bank, New York, for three years, first as a Management Trainee and then as Assistant to the CEO. After graduate school, Ben was Director of Human Resources at Blink.com before founding Dattner Consulting.
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Dr. Harris Bram Joins the Medical Staff of AOSMI
Dr. Harris N. Bram, East Brunswick, a board-certified and fellow-trained doctor in anesthesiology and pain management, has joined the medical team of orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold. Dr. Bram will focus his practice pain management and minimally invasive interventional spine procedures.
Before joining AOSMI, Dr. Bram was the director of Pain Services, Department of Anesthesiology, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey, where he had earlier been the subsection director of Pain Management for several years.
Dr. Bram completed his internship and residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, in anesthesiology with CA-3 subspecialties in cardiac anesthesia and obstetrical anesthesia.
He earned his M.D. at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated cum laude with a B.S. in interdisciplinary sciences from Touro College, New York.
Dr. Bram is a board-certified diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and holds a Certificate Of Added Qualifications in Pain Management. In 2011, Dr. Bram was named “Top Doc” by U.S. News and World Report and “Top Doctor New Jersey” by Castle Connolly.*
Dr. Bram is a member of the International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS); New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (NSSIPP); the North American Spine Society (NASS); and the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists.
*Castle Connolly Medical is a healthcare research organization that identifies top doctors, nationally and regionally.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is an orthopedic practice located at Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive, Freehold; 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township; Bartley Corner, 161 Bartley Corner, Jackson; and 1719 Main Street, Lake Como, N.J. The board-certified surgeons at AOSMI, who have a combined 100 years of experience, provide advanced medical care. For more information, call 732-720-2555 or visit www.AdvancedOrthoSports.com.
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May Schedule for OHI Mobile Medical Unit
Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.), has announced that the OHI Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is visiting Lakewood this month to provide a number of screenings and free health education information.
May Mobile Unit Locations and Times
Lakewood Township, New Christian Life Center, 211 East Fourth Street, Lakewood
Educational health fair, blood pressure screenings, and free educational materials
Saturday, May 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Lakewood Township, Lakewood Town Square
Nondenominational Prayer Walk, God Belongs In My City
Free blood pressure screenings and health educational materials.
Saturday, May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lakewood Township, Lakewood Town Square
Latino Community SpringFest and Health Fair
Free blood pressure screenings, oral cancer screenings, and educational materials
Saturday, June 2,from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To make an appointment or to confirm dates, times, and locations of the medical unit, contact the Call Center of OHI at 732-363-6655. The OHI mobile medical unit is an effort to bring some medical services to people who might not have transportation.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, 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.
Ed Hopkins, former VP of J&J, Featured Speaker at JSBL’s Meeting
Edward Hopkins, the former VP of Johnson & Johnson, is the featured business speaker at the Wednesday, May 23 meeting of Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL). Enjoy an evening of business networking, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spano’s White Sands, 1205 Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Registration is $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non members and includes appetizers, cash bar, and a chance to win multiple door prizes.
Jersey Shore Business leaders will be donating a portion of its fundraising efforts at this meeting to the March of Dimes.
To register, visit www.jerseyshorebusinessleaders.com or 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.
About Edward J. Hopkins
Edward Hopkins is currently the president and founder of Captain Knoll’s, LLC, a 2010 startup company that markets accessory products. The company began with one product, a soap for fishermen, and is now positioned to becoming a multi-national developer and marketer of giftware products across a broad spectrum of adult activities, including fishing, golf, tennis, etc.
Hopkins started his career at Johnson & Johnson after completing B.A. and JD at Seton Hall University. While at J&J, he earned an MBA in marketing. During his 18 years at J&J, Hopkins held a variety of general management positions, primarily in operations and marketing. He eventually became Vice President of sales and marketing in the company’s pharmaceutical business.
After he left J&J, Hopkins became vice president and then president of International Hydron Corporation, a world leader in the development and marketing of contact lenses. Hopkins lived for four years in The People’s Republic of China while running Hydron’s Asia Pacific businesses.
OHI Holds Events in Celebration of Women’s Health Week
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center (FQHC), is focusing on Women’s Health Week with several events. During these events, OHI will distribute information about its medical services for uninsured and underinsured families in Ocean County. No appointments are necessary.
Lakewood Township, 101 Second Street, Lakewood
Health Education Session
Presented by Horizon N.J. in Celebration of Women’s Health Week
Tuesday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Toms River, 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River
Nutrition Education Session
Presented by Amerigroup
Tuesday, May 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Stafford Township, 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin
Free Blood Pressure Screenings and Women’s Health Information Table
Thursday, May 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Seaside Heights, Boardwalk between Sherman Ave and Kearney Ave.
Seaside Music Festival, WOBM Hometown Village
Health Education and Information Table
Saturday, May 19 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Any organization, agency or business that would like to participate in OHI events throughout the year, should contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator, 732-719-9026 or jcorey@ohinj.org. For information about OHI, call 732-363-6655 or visit www.ohinj.org.
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. OHIhas 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
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Lakewood Memorial Service and Memorial Day Parade Set
Members of the Lakewood Township community are taking time to remember the heroic actions of those men and women who have served in the military and are now serving in the military with two ceremonies, May 24 and May 28.
Lakewood Mayor Menashe Miller has announced a memorial service will take place May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium, 231 Third Street Lakewood. The tentative agenda for the service includes the opening remarks by Mayor Miller, the posting of the colors, singing of the national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, invocation, prayer for the men and women in service, a moment of silence, Memorial flag placement ceremony, tribute video, comments from Lakewood Township Committeemen, and a closing benediction.
Lakewood’s traditional Memorial Day Parade and ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m. at Lakewood’s Town Square, Clifton Avenue, Monday, May 28. The Memorial Day Parade pass the Review Stand on its way down Clifton Avenue to the All War Memorial Amphitheater at Lake Carasaljo, North Lake Drive, where the Memorial Day program will take place.
In case of inclement weather the Memorial Day ceremony will be postponed to a later date.
Organizations and especially veterans who would like to participate in the Memorial Day program should contact the Mayor’s office at 732-364-2500 ext. 5973 or email skay@lakewoodtwpnj.org.
OCBA to Host Dr. Joel Naroff, Economic Forecaster
The Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) is hosting Dr. Joel Naroff, a nationally recognized economic forecasting expert, who will discuss the state of our economy and what to expect, at Clarion Hotel (formerly the Quality Inn), 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, Thursday, May 17, 2012, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. A buffet lunch will begin at 11:30 and the OCBA meeting will begin at noon. The luncheon costs $20.00, but is free for prospective members. Reservations are required. Call 866-606-6222 for more information or for reservations.
Dr. Naroff, named one of the top five forecasters by Bloomberg Business News and one of the top 10 economic forecasters by USA Today, advises companies nationally on the risks and opportunities that economic developments may have on an organization’s operating environment.
His honors include the National Association for Business Economics Outlook Award, 2011, as top economic forecaster. The National Association for Business Economics (NABE), the premier professional association for business economists, awarded him its 2007 NABE Outlook Award as “Forecaster of the Year.” In 2008, Dr. Naroff received the Lawrence Klein Award for Blue Chip forecasting excellence.
He is widely quoted in many of the nation’s leading business publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Newsweek, USA Today, Business Week, and Investor’s Business Daily. Dr. Naroff frequently appears on CNBC, FOX Business News, and Bloomberg Television, among others.
Dr. Naroff received bachelors’ degrees in economics and chemistry from the Stony Brook University and his Ph.D. in economics from Brown University. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, teaches at the Central Atlantic Advanced School of Banking, is a past Chairman of the American Bankers Association’s Economic Advisory Committee, and is a past President of the Philadelphia Council of Business Economists.
OCBA is an Ocean County-based professional networking organization for business owners and corporate decision-makers.
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