Join the Drive to Help Those in Need. It’s MAGIC!
The staff of Greater Media radio station MAGIC 100.1 is hoping to add to the magic of the holiday for everyone by packing a tractor trailer full of donations. The staff is holding its Share the Magic food, toys, clothing, and pet products drive, Friday, November 8, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 19 from 6:00 a.m. to whenever the tractor trailer is full.
Bring non-perishable food items, gently used clothing and monetary donations for Ocean County Hunger Relief; new unwrapped toys and monetary donations for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ocean County; and pet food, blankets, and monetary donations for the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter to the ShopRite, owned and operated by the Perlmutter family, 860 Fischer Boulevard, by Bay Avenue, Toms River, N.J. 08753
The Share the Magic holiday drive is sponsored by Diet Pepsi, Investors Banks, New Jersey Lottery, and Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
For those interested in organizing an office or business drive to help fill the tractor-trailer, Greater Media staff will help unload cars or vans, or even coordinate a pickup with their van from your office. For further information, contact Marie Senkeleski, promotions director, for Magic 100.1, Greater Media NJ at 609-597-1100 Ext. 204.
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.
Ocean County Business Association Membership Drive Nets Six New Members
The Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) closed its annual 2011 membership drive recently by accepting six new members, raising its membership of business owners and corporate leaders to 66.
The new members are Lisa Corcoran, Ocean Gate, Alternative Financial Services, a QuickBooks Proadvisor and financial organizer; Walter Hessberger, Brick, an architect at Walter J. Hessberger, AIA; Carrie A. Lumi, Toms River, a family attorney with the Freehold offices of Lomurro Davison Eastman & Munoz; Jennifer McMahon, director of human resources of Perlmutter Shoprite Supermarkets, Ocean County; Jason Wyatt, an elder law attorney with Novy & Associates, Manchester; and Denise Van Tassel, an Alzheimer care specialist at Alcoeur Gardens, Ocean and Monmouth counties.
OCBA, a professional category-exclusive organization whose purposes include making business referrals, networking, and providing business education, was established in 1980. OCBA has awarded the Champion of the Year, which recognizes distinguished citizens of New Jersey for their contributions to the business community, to such distinguished people as Governor Christopher Christie, then the Republican candidate for Governor; of New Jersey; and Dr. Jon Larson, the president of Ocean County College, Toms River.
OCBA also sponsors a traveling speakers’ bureau; publishes the biannual Best in Business magazine, with a distribution of more than 5,000 people throughout Ocean County; and features talks by nationally known business experts, such as Dr. Joel Naroff, a chief economist and one of the top 10 economic forecasters; and media consultant Deborah Smith, owner of Foxtrot Media LLC, featured in The New York Times, among others.
For further information or to become a “guest” of OCBA call 866-606-6222 or visit www.OceanCountyBusinessAssociation.com.
OHI Building Projects in Lakewood and Toms River Now Completed
Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), has announced that several building projects are now completed owing to a $4.7 million grant opportunity from the Facility Investment Program (FIP), made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009,.
The improvements to OHI’s current service sites in Lakewood and Toms River will meet the growing demand for healthcare services and will increase access to quality health care for the medically disenfranchised patient populations of Ocean County.
The FIP funding expanded OHI health care centers by a combined 20,100 square feet, including 32 new exam rooms. At the Lakewood site, this funding paid for the addition of a new 8,000 square-foot
OB/GYN and pediatric wing above the existing building. The renovation and alteration of existing clinical space added 7,300 square feet.
Among other improvements, the Toms River site gained 12 new medical exam rooms, two wait areas, a Health Education Room, and two registration areas with increased privacy for staff addressing
confidential patient issues.
In addition to increasing access to health care for the target population, the improvements will also create more than 96 new jobs in Ocean County, including a total of 40 clinical and administrative full-time employees.
Dr. Berger says, “Our goals are to lower the cost of health care at a local level, provide jobs to area residents, and increase access of healthcare to high-risk populations. With the support of many people and agencies, over time our efforts will result in more positive health outcomes for the communities we serve.”
Of the more than 600 applications submitted, OHI was one of 85 FQHCs (federally qualified healthcare centers) across the nation and only one of four healthcare centers in New Jersey to receive the FIP funding.
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is the first and largest 330(e) FQHC in Ocean County, New Jersey. OHI provides primary and preventative health and dental care to the uninsured, minimally insured, and privately insured, and operates a Mobile Medical Unit. This demanding service area is the second largest county in the state and has a population of 558,341. By October 31 of this year, OHI had served 21,304 patients and recorded 66,000 patient visits.
The uninsured population is increasing with two-thirds of the low-income population at or below 200 percent of poverty with the remaining one-third at or below 100 percent of poverty level. The result of this project will increase health care access for patients through the expansion of existing facilities, and by providing critical improvements to technology and clinical equipment.
LDC Awards Two Microloans to UEZ Businesses
The board of trustees of the Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC) has awarded two microloans of $35,000 each to UEZ businesses. Serenity Health Group Management LLC, 426 Clifton Avenue, is a mental and behavioral health care company made up of licensed mental health professionals that provides services to long-term care and assisted living facilities. Serenity Health Group Management will use the microloan to hire additional employees and increase its working capital.
The second microloan was awarded to Set Your Table LLC, 916 River Avenue, Chateau Plaza shopping center, a specialty boutique offering dinnerware, fine china, flatware, stemware and table linens among other items. Established in 2008, Set Your Table will use its microloan to expand lines of merchandise and hire additional staff.
Abraham Muller, the chairman of the Lakewood Development Corporation, says, “The mission of the LDC is to increase business and business opportunities for Lakewood. These microloans, which focus on small business needs, can provide just the boost a small business needs to make it more successful.”
Patricia Komsa, director of the UEZ for Lakewood, reports that the Microloan Program is still accepting applications for small-business loans up to $35,000 at a 3 ½ percent interest rate. Microloans are funds that can be used for working capital, supplies and machinery, the purchase of inventory, and to refurbish existing facilities. Microloans are also available for businesses seeking to establish, expand, or redevelop their companies. Both of these programs are available to Lakewood UEZ-certified businesses.
If a business is not UEZ certified or for further questions, call the Lakewood UEZ office at 732-364-2500 Ext. 5217. Businesses interested in applying for a Microloan should contact the Lakewood Development Corporation at 732-363-2500 Ext. 5257 or visit www.lakewoodnj.gov for more information. Interested parties can always visit the UEZ office, Room 12 of the Lakewood Municipal, 231 Third Street, Lakewood, for more information.
NJ Farm Market Holds Grand Opening in Lakewood
Lakewood Mayor Menashe Miller welcomed N.J. Farm Market and its owners to the Lakewood Township community at an official grand opening today, November 3, 2011. N.J. Farm Market at 1328 River Avenue, in the Seagull Square Shopping Center, is a comprehensive market that sells fruits, vegetables, delicatessen meats, flowers, dry fruits and nuts, seafood, fresh fish, household items, and more in a 22,000 square-foot store once occupied by Stop N Shop.
David Oh, an owner, reported that the store currently employs 50 people, 40 of whom live locally. Mayor Miller said, “We are very happy that N.J. Farm Market is employing so many local people. This store is very impressive, from inexpensive produce to a magnificent array of fresh flowers and plants.”
N.J. Farm Market is now open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with plans to stay open until midnight in the near future. For more information, call David Oh at 732-987-6640.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Joins OHI
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Margaret Cocuzza, Brick, has joined the staff of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin. As a family nurse practitioner, Cocuzza will work with the medical staff to manage all aspects of patient care, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment and follow up. She will also monitor
protocols to ensure effective patient care and best practice outcomes.
Before working at OHI, Cocuzza was a nurse practitioner at the Minute Clinic of CVS for the Central Jersey region, and the New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, where she was responsible for the adult population there, including such duties as assessment, planning, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
Cocuzza received her B.S. and M.S. in nursing from Felician College, N.J. During her 24 years of nursing, she has completed the recommended clinical hours in such areas as pediatrics, medical, women’s
health, and cardiac. She is a member of American College Nurse Practitioners, American Academy Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Association of Critical Care.
Cocuzza is practicing at the offices of OHI, Lakewood and Toms River, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. For further information call 732-363-6655, Lakewood; or 732-552-0377, Toms River; 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. 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.
Dr. Nasar Discusses the Latest in the Management and Treatment of Hips, Knees and Joints
Dr.Alan Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) who is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, will be giving a free seminar for seniors ages 60 and more about knee, hip and joint pain and treatments for them Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Manalapan Senior Center, 211 Freehold Road (Route 522), Manalapan, 07726.
During the seminar, Dr. Nasar will explain the possible causes of joint pain in hips and knees, and what the latest medical advances are in their management and treatment. A question and answer period will follow. Call (732) 446-8401 for more information.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is an orthopedic practice located at Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive, Freehold, and 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township. The 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.
Dr. Alan Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, is a member of the AMA (American Medical Association), and a member of the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Nasar holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art and Science, New York City, where he received specialized training in biomechanics and biometrics. He received his M.D. from the medical school of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed surgical internships in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the State University of New York – Stony Brook Hospital, and adult reconstructive surgery at Desert Orthopaedic Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vets Can Get a Job at Hire a Veteran Job Fair
Veterans seeking employment will find more than 33 companies with job openings at the Hire a Veteran Job Fair, Wednesday, November 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Merri-Makers at the PNC Reception Center, Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel. The workshop Lessons in Landing the Job That You Want, sponsored by Bob Deissig from Tip of the Arrow Foundation, a nonprofit troop support organization that helps military veterans and their spouses find jobs (gigofund.org), will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem and Greater Media radio are presenting this job fair and several workshops, sponsored in part by All American Ford and Carrier Clinic, to help veterans returning from duty overseas and who are faced with a poor job market. Other workshops include Handling Stress, by Carrier Clinic
Among those military resources that will be available at the Hire a Veteran Job Fair are ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), a Department of Defense organization; Tip Of The Arrow
Foundation; the Department of Labor; the National Guard State Family Readiness Council of New Jersey.
Some of the employers include Affinity Federal Credit Union, Aflac, All-American Ford, Bayada Nurses, Boy Scouts of America, Brookdale Community College, Carrier Clinic, Cintas, Comcast, Dr. Ron Rotem, DDS, Foley Inc., G.I. Go Fund, Gaming Laboratories Int’l, Interworld Highway LLC, Johnson and Johnson, Meridian Health, Merri-Makers Caterers, Milspray, Monmouth University, My Limo,
New Jersey Resources Corporation, New York Life, Port Jersey Logistics, Prudential, Qualcare, Securitas Security Services, Taco Bell, The Earle Companies, Transworld Systems Inc., United States Department of Labor, United States Secret Service, Viridian Energy and Environmental, and Wells Fargo.
For more information visit wrat.com or magicvariety.com or hireaveteran@ greatermedianj. Com. For questions, contact Scott at 973 – 538 – 1250 x 1355.
Ocean County Audiology Is the 490th Business to Join the Lakewood UEZ
Patricia Komsa, the executive director of the Lakewood Development Corp. (LDC), Urban Enterprise Zone program, announced that Ocean County Audiology Center, 921 East County Line Road, Lakewood, N.J., has become the 490th certified UEZ business in Lakewood and the first to join the UEZ in the newly approved boundary modification zone that included office buildings at 910 and 921 East County Line Road.
“Our goal is to enroll 500 businesses by January 1, 2012,” says Yehuda Abraham, director of business development. Being a certified UEZ (Urban Enterprise Zone) business gives business owners advantages and costs nothing to belong. Some advantages are that purchases made for the business are tax exempt; sales tax is 3 ½ percent; and special grant and loan opportunities are available.
Ocean County Audiology Center, a private practice owned and operated by Dr. Adam Enock, provides such services as hearing and balance testing, and hearing aids with the newest technology for people of all ages, ranging from newborn hearing screenings through geriatric patients.
Dr. Enock said, “For many, the word ‘hearing aid’ is synonymous with being old, but that’s not true at all. People of all ages can suffer from hearing disorders. For those concerned about looking old, some hearing aids today are practically invisible.” The oldest person Dr. Enock has fitted with a hearing aid was 103, but the youngest was only six months.
Dr. Enock earned his Sc.D (Doctor of Science) from Montclair State University, 2010. He holds a B.A. from Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, and Touro College, Brooklyn. He completed internships at Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick; Speech and Hearing Associates, Somerville, N.J.; the VA Hospital, Brick, N.J.; the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation, Pomona, N.J.; and Alliance Speech and Hearing, Howell, N.J.
Dr.Enock is a licensed audiologist in New Jersey and New York and holds Hearing Aid Dispenser licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Besides his own practice, Dr. Enock is an audiologist for the hearing conservation program at the navy bases in Lakehurst and Earle, N.J.; and Philadelphia and Mechanicsburg, Penn. Almost all insurances are accepted. For further information, contact Dr. Enock at 732-987-6590.
About the UEZ The Urban Enterprise Zone program was designed to foster economic growth to revitalize and stimulate designated urban communities. The program encourages businesses to create private-sector jobs though public and private investment. More than 8,000 businesses throughout the state and 490 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives.
For more information about the UEZ, contact the Lakewood Development Corporation at 732-364-2500 Ext. 5257 or visit www.lakwoodnj.gov. The UEZ office is located in Room 12 of the Lakewood Municipal, 231 Third Street, Lakewood.
Speed Networking with Jersey Shore Business Leaders
The Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL) is sponsoring an evening of business speed networking Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tuscan House, 1250 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, N.J. Registration is $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non members and includes appetizers, happy hour prices, and a chance to win multiple door prizes. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, Toms River.
Jersey Shore Business Leaders was formed to provide career-minded individuals with opportunities to develop and continue to grow professionally, civically, and socially by networking and building relationships with other young professionals in addition to learning from more seasoned professionals.
To register, email JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders@gmail.com. Find JSBL at facebook.com/JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders or visit www.jerseyshorebusinessleaders.com. For more information, call Stephanie Villari, president of JSBL and Jr. Marketing Officer, OceanFirst Bank, 732-240-4500 Ext. 7522.