Put Your Business in the Forefront – Attend Free Seminars to Learn How
Radio stations 100.1 WJRZ and 95.9 The WRAT, a subsidiaries of Beasley Media Group, Inc., are offering free seminars to help businesses learn how radio combined with the power of social media and internet marketing can propel them to the forefront of awareness in the public’s mind both on-air and online.
Choose to attend a 40-minute presentation at either 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. on either Wednesday, September 27 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River; or Thursday, September 28 at the Double Tree-Sterling Ballroom, 700 Hope Road, Tinton Falls.
Refreshments will be served. In addition, attendees will have their business name, claim, and location mentioned on-air and online at no charge in the SHOP LOCAL feature. All attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a $10,000 advertising campaign.
R.S.V.P. to Marge Guglielmo, 732-681-9591 Ext. 250 or Marjory.guglielmo@bbgi.com.
ABOUT BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP: Beasley Media Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., which owns and operates 63 stations (45 FM and 18 AM) in15 large- and mid-size markets in the United States. Approximately 19 million consumers listen to Beasley radio stations weekly over-the-air, online, on smartphones and tablets and engage with the Company’s brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, text, apps and email. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
OHI Schedules Events to Recognize National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives) a federally qualified health center, will be hosting events from Monday, September 25 to Wednesday, September 27 to recognize National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
OHI will be providing nutritional information, healthy eating tips, and information about how to prevent childhood obesity. Attendees will receive a healthy snack. Robert Hildebrandt, OHI’s registered dietician, will be present to answer questions.
Events will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25 at Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second Street; Tuesday, September 26 at Brick Health Center, 1608 Route 88, Suite 207; and Wednesday, September 27 at Little Egg Harbor, 798 Route 539. Building 3.
For more information contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732-719-1570 or visit www.ohinj.org.
About Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI): OHI, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC), has six health centers, a Mobile Medical Unit, and two school-based wellness programs in Ocean County. OHI health centers are at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Manchester, 686 Route 70 , Lakehurst; 798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; and the Brick Health Center, 1608 Route 88, Suite 207, Brick Township. The school-based wellness programs in Lakewood are in the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue; and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Suite A. The Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor and Manchester health centers have pharmacies.
OHI provides comprehensive primary and preventative health and dental care to Ocean County’s uninsured, underinsured, and insured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include family and internal medicine, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and social services, podiatry and pharmacy services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655. Visit www.ohinj.org for further information.
Lakewood Public Works Announces New Days for Bulk and Trash Pickup, Starting Jan. 1
Mark your calendars for two important changes, starting January 1, 2018! First, your bulk trash pickup day is now Friday (not Wednesdays), every week according to your zone*. Bulk trash are items, such as brush, metal, leaves, e-waste, and sanitation bulk.
The second change: All normal trash (green can) and recycling (yellow can) pickups for Thursday and Friday will now be collected the day before. So if your normal pickup day was Thursday, it is now Wednesday. If your normal pickup day was Friday, it is now Thursday.
Very important reminders about bulk trash: All residents must call for an appointment to have their bulk trash picked up. Remember, bulk trash is only collected once a month in your zone so if a holiday occurs on your bulk trash pickup week, you will have to wait until the next month.
Be sure to separate metal, brush, electronics, and bulk trash, and neatly stack these items at your curbside so they do not wind up in the road or cause someone to fall on them. To reduce the risk of accidents, do not put out items scheduled for bulk pick earlier than the Wednesday before a scheduled pick up. Sorry, no construction or demolition materials will be picked up.
Besides calling for an appointment to pick up bulk trash, residents can also schedule a pickup at http://lakewood.mobile311.com, which they can save as an icon to make it an app. Although the application is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the DPW is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays. All requests, however, will be viewed the next business day.
Zones Area by Street Locations
Zone 1 – Carey Street – 14th Street area
Zone 2 — Ridge Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Park Avenue
Zone 3 — New Central Avenue, Gudz Road, Miller Road
Zone 4 — Manor Drive, Erica Road, Lucy Road, Belgian Hill Road
Joint Base Commander Col. Richardson to Speak Oct 13 Ocean and Monmouth County ELC Meeting
Colonel Neil Richardson, Commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL) and 87th Air Base Wing, will speak at a joint meeting of the Monmouth and Ocean County ELC, (Employer Legislative Committee) meeting and breakfast on Friday, October 13, 2017, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J.
Colonel Richardson provides installation support to more than 80 mission partners on JB MDL, the Defense Department’s only tri-service joint base. He is also responsible for providing mission ready expeditionary airmen and sailors to combatant commanders in support of joint and coalition operations.
Since 2009, JB MDL has served as the nation’s only tri-service joint base, made up of Air Force, Army and Navy operations. The Joint Base, with 42,000 acres of property, is the second largest employer in the State of New Jersey, providing nearly $7 billion of positive economic impact into the region. More than 70 community leaders serve as Honorary Commanders to the base.
ELC meetings, open to the public, are designed to inform the business community about important legislation, provide face-to-face opportunities with key government officials, and encourage dialogue between business and government.
The registration fee, including a buffet breakfast, is $20.00. R.S.V.P. to mpangelini@ preferredbehavioral.org or call 908-309-5395. Pay at the door or mail checks, payable to Ocean ELC, to Mary Pat Angelini, P.O. Box 517, Oakhurst, N.J. 07755.
The Ocean County ELC is sponsored by Holman Frenia Allison, PC; New Jersey Natural Gas, and NorthStar Strategies in partnership with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
About ELC: Employer Legislative Committees: The ELCs, established by NJBIA in 1959, are independent, local organizations representing all 21 counties. At each meeting, legislators, cabinet members or local officials will discuss important issues pertinent to business. Attendees also receive a briefing from one of NJBIA’s government affairs experts on legislative and regulatory issues affecting employers. About NJBIA: The New Jersey Business & Industry Association, Trenton, N.J., provides information, services and advocacy to its member companies in order to build a more prosperous New Jersey. NJBIA is the nation’s largest statewide employer association. Its members, as a group, employ more than one million people and represents every industry in the state, including contractors, manufacturers, retail and wholesale businesses, and service providers of every kind. Visit www.njbia.org for more information.
The Importance of Federally-Qualified Health Centers
Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are facing a severe loss in funding. On September 30, 2017, the Community Health Centers Fund, which accounts for 70% of Federal Funding for our programs and services, will expire. This potential loss could greatly impact their ability to deliver critical services to the patient populations of not only New Jersey, but the nation.
As Board Chairwoman of the New Jersey Primary Care Association, which represents all 23 Health Centers throughout the state of New Jersey, and President and CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), an FQHC with nine locations in New Jersey, I am gravely concerned for the future of our health care institutions. We are looking for support to help educate Congress about this dire situation, assuring that Health Centers can overcome this potentially catastrophic funding loss and remain safety net providers for underinsured and uninsured Americans. We are all part of a mighty voice that can be generated with the aid of patients and supporters, pushing forward our message urging Congress and our leaders to fix this funding cliff before it is too late.
Currently, FQHCs service over 27 million Americans. In addition, FQHCs help to lower health care costs, create new job opportunities and help to reduce the need for hospital visits. Through this necessary funding, Health Centers are able to provide primary and preventative care services to the uninsured and underinsured populations of America. Without funding, FQHCs would not be able to administer vaccinations, provide dental care, or offer family care services from infancy through our patient’s senior years.
For FQHCs to remain operational and continue to grow, Congress must extend the Health Center Fund and more and keep current funding levels where they are; if not raise them. If this funding cliff is not addressed, Health Centers across the country are looking at their programs being reduced by potentially 70%. This would be a devastating hit to the communities that FQHCs serve and could dramatically impact the health of the large patient populations that benefit from Health Center services. This could include the closing of nearly 2,800 Health Center Locations and a loss of more than 50,000 jobs, leaving nearly 9 million patients without the access to the care they desperately need and are currently receiving for their primary care needs.
We implore our leaders to take this message into consideration and provide a solution for this funding cliff. The health of many vulnerable patient communities depends on it.
By Theresa Berger, President and CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI)
Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce Announces 2017 Golden Osprey Award Winners
Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced its most outstanding citizens and business winners of the 2017 Golden Osprey Awards. Recipients will be recognized at the annual Golden Osprey Awards dinner, Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
The 2017 Golden Osprey Awards will recognize Frank J. Fischer, Esq. with the Pinnacle Award for outstanding support of the chamber and its members; Harpoon Willy’s and Rt. 34 Landscape Supply Yard with the Business Excellence Award for outstanding business practices and contributions to the community; Lakewood BlueClaws and Dr. Susan Nemiroff of Jersey Shore Wellness for Outstanding Community Service; Adam Puharic of Danskin Insurance Agency and The Stroin Family-HarborPoint Bancard for Outstanding Chamber Service; Matthew Appel of AXA Advisors for the Rising Star Award, presented to a chamber member who exhibits outstanding leadership; and Hunter Connellan, Christian Brothers Academy with the Aspiring Youth Award, given to a student involved in school activities and community service.
The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce will also give special recognition for their 30-year membership to Frank J. Fischer, Esq. and The Rugby School at Woodfield.
Tickets cost $85.00 per person and $640.00 per table of eight, and include one-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, coffee, and music. Sponsorship opportunities range from $300 to $1,500; journal ads range from $75.00 to $400.00. To register or for more information, contact Danielle at 732-280-8800 or visit www.jsccnj.com. Send ads to gary@kintechinc.com.
Is It Time to Go? Seminar Explains Exit Planning for Business Owners
Maybe you never thought about it. Maybe you’ve been praying for that day for a long time. Even if you are not selling your business right now, being prepared will save you money and stress, and give you an understanding of the decisions that need to be made.
Business owners thinking about selling their business and accountants who advise clients about how to sell their business are invited to a free seminar, “Exit Planning: Strategies for the Business Owner,” presented by Frank Congilose, author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Responsible Wealth and managing partner of C&A Financial Group, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in the Training Center of C&A Financial Group, 2111 Route 34 South, Wall, N.J. 07719. Light refreshments are included.
Topics at the Exit Planning Strategies seminar include: What is your business really worth? How to maximize and protect your business value. Is transferring your business to a third party the best option? What about transferring ownership to insiders – are they ready and can you make them happy? Why is business continuity so important? Have you considered your own personal wealth and estate planning? How much business and personal financial resources do you really want?
For reservations, call the C&A Financial Group front desk at 732-528-4800 by September 24. The first five attendees will receive a copy of Congilose’s book An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Responsible Wealth.
About C&A Financial Group: C&A Financial Group is an Agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America ® (Guardian), New York, N.Y. Securities products and advisory services are offered through Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), member FINRA, SIPC. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. C&A Financial Group and the Institute of Responsible Wealth are not affiliates or subsidiaries of PAS or Guardian. 2017-45883 Exp 9/19
Preferred Home Health Care Awards Four Nursing Scholarships
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. (PHHC), with headquarters in Eatontown, N.J., has announced the winners of four $500 scholarships to benefit New Jersey and Pennsylvania undergraduate nursing students. The scholarship awards were based on an application and an essay explaining what inspired each applicant to attend nursing school.
The PHHC scholarship winners are Joan Leung Lo Hing, Ocean Grove; Rosemarie Davis, Iselin; Darlene Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Rebecca de Jong, Somerset, N.J.
PHHC, established in 1987, has eight locations in New Jersey and three in Pennsylvania. The company provides a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care. Accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program), PHHC works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
In-house services include skilled nursing care for infants, children, adults, and seniors; personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, etc.; private duty nursing services; and at-home physical therapy, among others. All of the care can be provided in-house and is coordinated by registered nurses, with clinical supervision available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Jonathan Herman, the COO of Preferred, said, “We are extremely proud of Preferred’s home care services, delivered by our exceptional and talented field staff. These scholarships will help build and support the next generation of Preferred employees.”
For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, career opportunities or training programs, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com., call 732-547-9886, or visit PreferredCares.com.
About Preferred Home Health Care: New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters, Main Street, Eatontown; South Orange; Robbinsville; Toms River; Galloway; Elmwood Park; North Brunswick; Wyckoff Road, Eatontown; and Mt. Laurel. Pennsylvania locations include Bala Cynwyd, Allentown, and Bensalem. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information; or contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at 732-547-9886 or lisa@preferredcares.com.
Lakewood Board of Education Presents Appreciation Awards
The Lakewood Board of Education and Superintendent Laura Winters honored Senator Robert Singer, Township officials, and Dr. Dovid Friedman, the CEO of CHEMED (Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry), for their contributions in saving the sports programs for Lakewood public school boys and girls.
Though the efforts of Senator Singer, Mayor Ray Coles, Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller, and the Lakewood Township Committee, the sports programs that had been in danger of elimination because of a significant Board of Education budget shortfall, were saved.
Another problem loomed, however. The athletes needed physicals before they would be allowed to participate in any sports programs. It was Dr. Friedman, who without hesitation offered to provide physicals to all Lakewood athletes, free of charge, through CHEMED when he heard that no one was going to provide the physicals for them.
To date, 55 high school athletes need physicals and the Lakewood middle school still has to contact CHEMED to schedule theirs.
Dr. Friedman said, “The dedicated staff at CHEMED arranged to give physicals to all athletes so they can participate in sports on the very first day of school. This could not be done without the complete cooperation of our CHEMED staff and doctors, some of whom cut their vacations short to help. We see our role as being here to help the community. As soon as we heard that something needed to be done, we were happy to do it and service the needs of the community. At the end of the day, we are pleased to help the public school children.”
Dr. Michael Rush, a retired administrator, said, “It’s good that the town came together and does kindly things for kids because that’s what it’s about. With Dr. Friedman and all of us – we believe in the same thing: kids first.”
Senator Singer said, “When there’s a need in the community, I am proud to say that organizations like CHEMED step forward to meet those needs.”
Superintendent Winters presented plaques of appreciation to Senator Singer and to Dr. Friedman and all the CHEMED staff for their continued support, dedication and passion for all the children of Lakewood. “I thank you and CHEMED for providing the students in the Lakewood school district with free athletic physicals. Through your tireless efforts, the children in Lakewood are being offered the same opportunities as those students in neighboring districts and for that we thank you.”
DePierro Joins Shore Creative Group as Vice President
Alexandra DePierro, Manalapan, has been named vice president of client services and content development of Shore Creative Group, Long Branch, an advertising and marketing firm. As vice president, DePierro will manage client accounts, create content, and oversee social media platforms.
DePierro was in charge of brand creation, and management of global sales for Health and Natural Beauty USA Corp, Piscataway, before joining Shore Creative Group. Having graduated from Howell High School Fine Performing Arts, DePierro received a B.A. in psychology and digital communications from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where she served as vice president of recruitment for Zeta Tau Alpha.
Mike Ciavolino, president of Shore Creative Group, said, “We’re extremely excited to have Alex join the Shore Creative Group team. The depth of her social media knowledge, client relationship and new business skills make her an invaluable addition.”
For more information, contact DePierro at 732-229-7100.
About Shore Creative Group: Shore Creative Group, 176 Broadway, Long Branch, N.J., is a advertising and marketing firm whose services include advertising, branding, search engine marketing, social media, email marketing, Web design, and video marketing. Visit shorecreativegroup.com or call 732-229-7100 for more information. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.