Peter Smyth, CEO of Greater Media Inc., parent company of Greater Media Newspapers, has been elected vice chairman of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) board of directors. He has actively served on the RAB board for the past five years. He will begin his newly elected duties Jan. 1.
Smyth joined Greater Media in 1986 as general manager of WMJX-FM in Boston and held various executive positions until his appointment in October 2000 as president and chief operating officer. In March 2002, he was named as Greater Media’s president and chief executive officer.
Radio Ink, a widely respected industry publication, has selected him as one of the 40 “Most Powerful People in Radio” in 2001, 2003 and 2004.
Food Circus Foodtown is taking part in the annual March of Dimes “Pick A Pumpkin” promotion, which runs throughout October. Customers may purchase a paper pumpkins for $1 or $5. The customer’s name is then written on the pumpkin, displayed at the store where purchased. Food Circus and various area businesses will also distribute March of Dimes pamphlets to educate women about premature birth, and its effects on the health of babies. Funds raised support research and programs that address issues such as preterm birth, access to prenatal care, and teen pregnancy. Area Food Circus grocery stores are located in Freehold, Manalapan, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, Red Bank, Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, and the West End section of Long Branch. Businesses and companies interested in participate in “Pick A Pumpkin” can call the March of Dimes Central Jersey Division at (609) 655-7400.
Monmouth Legal Secretaries Association will hold its annual membership meeting Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn of Tinton Falls. All are welcome. A member of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will discuss “Homeland Security for the Workplace and Family.” For more information, call Rachel Blasi, reservation chairperson, at (732) 578-1880.
Monmouth/Ocean Chapter of New Jerey Association of Women Business Owners will hold a dinner-meeting Oct. 28, 6 p.m., at Old Time Tavern, Route 37 at Route 166, Toms River. The topic of the program will be “Building a Referral-based Business.” A pre-meeting on “The Language of Rapport” will be held at 5 p.m. The fee is $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers, and reservations are required by Oct. 22. After that date, the price will be an additional $10 per person. For reservations, call (732) 775-8900; fax (732) 775-8085; or e-mail magepp@optonline.net.
Junkitz, a scrap-booking wholesaler in Manalapan, will hold a special event Nov. 6 to celebrate the culmination of a road trip undertaken by a group of its designers.
The designers are undertaking a trip from Utah to New York City, and hope that the road trip will act as a muse for a new scrapbook they will be creating, “Journey to Junkitz.” The women plan to appear on the “Today Show” Nov. 5 in the hope of being able to spark interest in their project when the hosts do their segment outside.
Junkitz is located at 17 Sweetmans Lane, Manalapan. For more information on attending the event, call (732) 792-1108 or visit the Web site www.JUNKITZ.com.
Dr. Martin B. Epstein has joined Brace Place Orthodontics, which has offices in Manalapan, Freehold and East Windsor.
According to a press release, Epstein has been treating movie stars, musicians and international world leaders in his Upper East Side Manhattan practice for the past 20 years. He has lectured throughout Europe, South America and the Far East on his orthodontic technique, teaching orthodontists throughout the world. During his tenure as professor of post-graduate orthodontics at New York University, he was given the honor of Teacher of the Year.
Epstein is a diplomate of the American Association of Orthodontics and has served as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and editor of the N.Y.U. Orthodontic Alumni Society. He also reviews articles for the American Journal of Orthodontics.
Epstein will be treating patients two days a week alongside his son, Dr. Joshua Z. Epstein, and partners Drs. Brad Elkin, Thomas Morgenstern and George Sargiss.
PEP, People Empowering People, provides an opportunity for business owners and professionals to meet and exchange information. The group meets on the second Monday of every month in the western Monmouth County area. There is no cost to be a member. For more information, call Sandy Franco, (732) 863-9955.