Pre N.J. Econ. Development Summit at the Strand Theater February 29
The Pre N.J. Economic Development Day Summit at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., is February 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., hosted by the Orthodox Jewish Chamber (OJC) and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, is designed for presidents of chambers of commerce, business and community leaders, and Economic Development organizations throughout New Jersey to discuss and collaborate about New Jersey’s upcoming Economic Development Day May 13, 2024. (https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562019/20190513e.shtml)
Networking and light refreshments at 10:00 a.m.; program begins at 11:00 a.m.
One of the primary objectives of the summit is to facilitate open discussions on strategies for driving economic growth and job creation in New Jersey; for stimulating economic growth and development; for job creation in New Jersey; partnership building; and strategy development.
Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), will give the opening remarks, sharing the Vision of the Governor’s annual signed resolution to declare “New Jersey Economic Development Day” May 13, 2024.
The summit will also feature presentations from leaders in the business community, including Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce; and Duvi Honig, founder and president of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJCC), who introduced the legislation.
The summit will also offer opportunities for networking and connecting with community leaders, for building meaningful relationships and partnerships that can drive economic development initiatives.
For required registration, visit www.NJEDD.org. Sponsorships for the Pre NJ Economic Development Day Summit are available, providing businesses and organizations with an opportunity to demonstrate their support for economic development in New Jersey. To become a sponsor, email to info@ojchamber.com.
The sponsor for this event is Smart Scan Solutions.
B’nai Israel to Honor Cantor Daniel Green for 50 Years of Service
Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI), 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, N.J., is hosting a gala event and dessert reception on April 7, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., to honor Cantor Daniel Green for his 50 years of continuing and devoted service to the congregation. The event will include tribute speeches, musical presentations, and recollections. The cost is $18.00 per person.
Cantor Green, who is now the Cantor Emeritus of CBI, came to B’nai Israel as its Cantor in 1973 and served until his retirement in 2008. During those 35 years at B’nai Israel, he prepared 670 boys and girls for their Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Of special note was his development of the Year-In-Advance Bar & Bat Mitzvah ceremony. He also developed a music enrichment program for all classes from nursery school through fifth grade of Talmud Torah, as well as more intensive instruction with Kitah Vav, the sixth grade.
His accomplishments also included working with the B’nai Israel Choir, made up of men, women, and teen volunteers. The choir, under his direction, sang in 2-part to 4-part harmony at services on the High Holy Days and on special occasions. A second musical group, the Junior Zamarim, “a friendly singing club” for boys and girls, presented cantatas and sang upbeat songs on Shabbat, festivals, and community events.
Cantor Green also instructed adults in the chanting of Torah portions, Haftarot, and various prayers. He produced many major programs and concerts of Jewish music, which attracted large audiences from a wide area.
Although he has retired, Cantor Green and his wife Ruth, also a retired cantor, have remained part of the Toms River Jewish community, volunteering for the congregation by davening religious services and chanting from the Torah whenever they are needed. In addition, Cantor Green serves as archivist of the congregation’s cemetery.
Cantor Green earned his B.A. degree in music and education at Queens College. He studied Jewish prayer and music at what is now the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music of Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion, where in 1965 he was ordained as Cantor and earned the Bachelor of Sacred Music degree. Before coming to Toms River, he served as the cantor at synagogues in Natick, Massachusetts; and New York City. He is the recipient of two honorary Doctor of Music degrees and numerous awards during his years of service.
Cantor Green is a member of both the Cantors Assembly and the American Conference of Cantors, and served three terms as chairman of the Cantors Assembly NJ Region. For decades he has participated with the New Jersey Cantors Concert Ensemble, performing in hundreds of concerts all over New Jersey and beyond. He was also a member of the faculty for 21 years at Solomon Schechter Academy in Howell, NJ.
Cantor Green also volunteers outside the Jewish world. He is the corresponding secretary and mapper for the Jackson Pathfinders, an environmental group that maintains nature trails. He serves with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey by transporting elderly patients to medical appointments. As a longtime advocate for public transportation, Cantor Green also volunteered for many years with the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Board and the Central Jersey Rail Coalition.
Born and raised in New York City, Cantor Green has three grown children from his marriage to his late wife, Evelyn. Cantor Ruth Green and Cantor Daniel Green are celebrating his 50 years with B’nai Israel and their own 30 years of marriage.
To make reservations, call B’nai Israel at 732-349-1244.
Lakewood Chamber to Host Legislative Networking Breakfast
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative networking breakfast, open to the public, February 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m., at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street, Lakewood, featuring speaker Senator Robert Singer, 30th Legislative District. Members are free. The Guest fee is $10.00. Kosher food is available upon request.
This event is sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas, the Lakewood Development Corporation, the SBA, and LCSC (Lakewood Community Services Corp.)
To register or for more information, contact the Lakewood Chamber at staff@mylakewoodchamber.com or www.lakewoodchamber.org.
Speed Networking Event Hosted by Jersey Shore and Brick Chambers February 20
Meet many other professionals, network, and build relationships at the Speed Networking event hosted by The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce (JSCC), Wall Township, and the Brick Township chambers of commerce Tuesday, February 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the BlueClaws Stadium, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, N.J.
Speed Networking begins at 6:00 p.m. Participants, who must pre-register, will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with only one participant per company or two per industry. Spectators can stay to network and observe during the event.
Enjoy light fare and a cash bar. Participant fees are $35 for chamber members and $45 for guests. Spectator fees are $30 for chamber members and $40 for guests. Sponsorships are available for $300, and include one participant and one spectator; social media, email, and signage at the event; and a five-minute opportunity to address attendees.
Participants must register at info@JSCCNJ.com or info@brickchamber.com Spectators can register at JSCCNJ.com or brickchamber.com For more information and sponsorships, call 732-280-8800 or email info@jsccnj.com for the Jersey Shore Chamber, or for the Brick Chamber of Commerce, info@brickchamber.com or call 732-732-477-4949.
Retaliation Against HR – Mar. 5 Free Virtual Meeting
A recent case in Maryland, designed to help HR professionals handle conflict between what is legally and morally right, and what upper management wants done, is the topic of discussion at virtual meeting of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources) professionals, open to the public, on Thursday, March 5 at Noon.
Scott Oswald, an attorney and a managing principal at The Employment Law Group, will aim to help professionals understand the risks of bending to pressure, and to identify and combat retaliation.
Register at: http://jsahr.shrm.org/events or admin@jsahr.org or call JSAHR at 732-701-7155 to receive a link to the program. The virtual program will begin at Noon.
JSAHR is a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) affiliated chapter. This program is pending one (1) SHRM PDC and one (1) HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit.
About Speaker Scott Oswald: Scott Oswald, managing principal at The Employment Law Group law firm, is a trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud.
Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide, with a special focus on whistleblower matters – including qui tam law, which can deliver monetary rewards to employees who expose fraud against the government. He has spoken up for workers before federal agencies and on Capitol Hill and has broken new ground in whistleblower law.
Oswald is a member of SHRM. He is also the current programming chair for the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section, which focuses on whistleblower law. He is also head of the Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association’s Bench-Bar Committee and has roles in other professional groups, including the American Bar Association, the D.C. Bar, and the National Employment Lawyers Association. Oswald is a fellow of the elite College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and more. Since 2021, Mr. Oswald has been ranked by Chambers, a prestigious global legal directory.
MODC Announces Silver Gull Award Honorees
Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC), Wall Township, N.J., will hold its 59th Annual Silver Gull Awards Dinner on May 2, 2024, at Eagle Oaks Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale, N.J. Individuals, corporations, and organizations that have contributed to enhancing the quality of life and business environment in Monmouth and Ocean counties will be recognized for the following categories: Community Service, Economic Development, Tourism Achievement, Nonprofit of the Year, Emerging Change-maker, and Change-maker.
The Silver Gull honorees are Emerging Change-maker, 40 and younger: Bart Henderson, Henderson Promos and Bob McLane, Jersey Shore Blue Claws; Change-maker: Duvi Honig, Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, and Susan Tellone, Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide; Tourism Achievement: Jersey Shore Partnership; Economic Development: Tony Perry, Middletown Township Mayor, and Frank Sadhegi, Founder Morgan Engineering and Ocean County Commissioner; Community Service Award: Marta Quinn, Habcore; Nonprofit of the Year: Preferred Behavioral Health; and President’s Award: Tom Gilmour.
MODC’s CEO Jodi Grinwald said, “We added an additional two categories this year, Emerging Change-maker, 40 and younger; and Change-maker because we want to honor those who are helping to inspire and motivate others. We are also adding some new and exciting components to the event that celebrates our 59th year of recognizing exceptional professionals in Monmouth and Ocean counties. We truly hope you will join us.”
Senator Robert Singer, committee chair, said, “This outstanding group of honorees represent the best individuals and businesses in Ocean and Monmouth counties. We are very proud of their accomplishments.”
Tickets cost $190. Sponsorships ranging from $5000 to $2000, and ad journal space from $500 to $150 are available. Contact Jodi Grinwald, MODC’s chief executive officer, at jodi@modc.com for any questions. Visit https://modc.com. to learn more about MODC.
About the Silver Gull Awards: For over fifty years, MODC has presented the Silver Gull Award to deserving recipients around the region who have made a difference in the way we do business at the Jersey Shore. This event has become recognized as the pinnacle of awards, recognizing individual and corporate accomplishments in the area of economic development, community service, and tourism. The event is attended by more than 300 business and community leaders. Senator Robert W. Singer is the Silver Gull Awards Chairman; and Stacey Kavanagh, Vice President/Market Manager of Provident Bank, is the Co-chairwoman.
Prepare for SHRM Exams with a Certification Prep Class
Expand your HR knowledge and skills, reduce test anxiety, and prepare for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exam by taking a course and study group from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., beginning February 7 through April 24, 2024, at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, in partnership with JSAHR (Jersey Shore Assoc. for HR).
The benefits of earning HR certifications include being nationally recognized, public recognition of your professional knowledge, career advancement, and personal development. Certification keeps you and your organization competitive. It also sets you apart from your colleagues, by proving your high level of knowledge and skills.
The cost of $1,299 includes books, online resources and 2000 plus practice questions, and optional Zoom content and test review sessions. For a payment plan, call 732-224-2315.
Experienced professionals offer a variety of perspectives, and all instructors are highly qualified and very experienced in the SHRM course content.
For more information or to register, contact Carolyn Broderick, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HRIP, the president and director of certification for Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, at carolynbrod@gmail.com.
Lakewood Police Host Wellness Initiative – Fit for Blue
Lakewood Police Department (LPD) Headquarters recently hosted a special celebration to honor and appreciate the dedicated officers in blue, recognizing their steadfast commitment and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Commemoration officials, including Chief Gregory H. Meyer and Shrage Pinter, championed the FIT FOR BLUE initiative, a program designed to kick start New Year’s resolutions and encourage a wellness-focused lifestyle that reflects the commitment of these leaders to the officers’ overall well-being.
Chief Gregory H. Meyer and Shrage Pinter played instrumental roles in making the event memorable, ensuring that officers received FIT FOR BLUE boxes as tokens of support. These boxes, generously provided by Shrage Pinter, symbolize a tangible encouragement for officers to prioritize their health and embrace an active lifestyle.
Beyond celebrating the officers’ dedication, the LPD Headquarters event, with the guidance of Chief Gregory H. Meyer and Shrage Pinter, created a platform for building camaraderie and unity within the LPD. As the New Year unfolds, the FIT FOR BLUE initiative will continue to emphasize the department’s commitment to ensuring officers are well-equipped to face challenges with resilience and vitality.
Lakewood Police Chief Gregory H. Meyer said, “We are commending and expressing gratitude for our committed law enforcement officers! We all embrace a wellness-focused lifestyle and advancing New Year’s resolutions through the FIT FOR BLUE initiative. Thanks to Shrage Pinter, savor the FIT FOR BLUE box to inspire a healthier version of yourself!”
Photo #1: D. (Detective) Lt. Chase Messer, Lt. Robert Shimonovich, D. Sgt. Nathan Reyes, D. Sgt. Jeannette Shimonovich, Lt. William Butterworth, Sgt. Joshua Spagnuolo, Capt. Steve Allaire, Shrage Pinter, Anthony Caraballo, Det. Robert Lopez, Det. Michael Zwick, Ptl. Sal Reyes, CRO Kevin Bell, and Ptl. Vito Renna.
Photo #2- Fit for Blue Box Contents
Photo #3: Ptl. Kevin Suenath; Capt. Thomas Langenberger, CRO (Community Relations Officer) Kevin Bell, and CRO Jason Yahr
Photo #4: Display for Fit for Blue Program
The Strand Theater Is Holding a Job Fair February 10
The board members of the Strand Theater, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, are hosting a Job Fair, Saturday, February 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Strand Gallery. Attendees will be treated to light fare at 10:30 a.m.
Available positions include technical crew, ushers, bartenders, and front of the house staff. Bring a resume and references. For more information or questions, contact Courtney at Courtney@strand.org or 732-367-7789.
About the Strand Theater: The historic Strand Theater, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit at 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922 and is listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 80 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
Webinar–What Is Your Potential in the Global Marketplace?
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, NJBAC (N.J. Business Action Center), and LCSC (Lakewood Community Services Corp.) will host a live Webinar “Your Potential in the Global Marketplace,” open to the public, February 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., featuring NJBAC panelists Bill Spear, Marielle Wolf, Jean Chang, and Sophie Werner. Learn about grants that are available to you.
This event is sponsored by the Lakewood Development Corporation, the SBA, and New Jersey Natural Gas. To register or for more information, contact the Lakewood Chamber at www.mylakewoodchamber.com.