Business Briefs

Dr. Anthony A. Fiorilli, O.D., F.A.A.O., attended the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry Dec. 9-11 in Tampa, Fla. The theme of the meeting was “Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Practice: Technology’s Impact on Standards of Care.” More than 3,000 optometrists, vision care professionals, vision scientists and optometry students from around the world attended the meeting. Fiorilli is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Professionals who become fellows of the academy must complete a candidacy process that includes written work and an oral examination, which must be approved by a panel of leading optometrists and vision scientists.

Fiorilli, a resident of Freehold Township, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and practices in Howell. He is president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Optometry. The academy’s Web site is www.aaopt.org.

The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold its 76th annual meeting and installation of officers and directors Jan. 12 at the Colts Neck Golf Club, 50 Flock Road, Colts Neck. Networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon and program will begin at noon. The installation ceremony will be conducted by Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick. The cost is $40 per person, and reservations are due by Jan. 7. For reservations and information, call the chamber, (732) 462-3030; fax (732) 462-2123; or e-mail [email protected].

Women in Business Committee of the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will host a program Jan. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Citrus Restaurant, 32 W. Main St., Freehold. Guest speaker Sally Madden, a professional organizer, will present “Banish Clutter From Your Life!” The cost is $30 per person and includes luncheon and the program. For details, call the chamber, (732) 462-3030; fax (732) 462-2123; or e-mail [email protected].

The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will meet Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office, 17 Broad St., Freehold. Guest speaker Dr. Jim Sinclair, first vice president of New Jersey Business & Industry Association, will discuss New Jersey’s gubernatorial election and budget debate. The cost is $10 per person and includes continental breakfast. For details, call (732) 462-3030; fax (732) 462-2123; or e-mail [email protected].

Penn Federal Savings Bank will help keep youngsters in Newark’s Ironbound section a little warmer this winter. Branch locations in Sayreville, Farmingdale and Marlboro, in conjunction with radio station Mix 102.7 FM, gathered items for the Coats for Kids campaign. All clothing shared with Coats for Kids will be given to the Ironbound Boys and Girls Club for distribution, according to Joseph L. LaMonica, Penn Federal Savings Bank president and CEO. Individuals who donated clothing entered a raffle to win dinner for four courtesy of Fuddruckers Restaurant, with each of the branch locations picking a local winner.

Re/Max of New Jersey announced that starting Jan. 1, the company will provide every Re/Max office in the state with the Re/Max Satellite Network (RSN). The New Jersey region of Re/Max International is the first region to provide this service to all of its offices.

RSN is used to disseminate training, professional education and the entire corporate culture across the international network.

Sun National Bank recently donated nine computers to The New School of Monmouth County, Holmdel, upgrading the systems the school previously owned.

The computers are used to enhance the children’s education by incorporating technology as part of their daily activities. Rather than discard the nine computers that were used by Sun personnel, Sun’s new Holmdel branch offered them to the New School as a donation. Members of Sun’s Information Technology department assisted the New School with getting the computers up and running.

The New School is an ungraded elementary school where children learn in a cooperative, noncompetitive environment and have input into their own education. For more information about The New School of Monmouth County, visit www.the-new-school.com.

Weichert, Realtors’ Marlboro office announced that two sales associates were recognized for their industry achievements in November. Joan Congilose led the office in listings. A member of Weichert’s Sales and Marketed clubs, Congilose qualified for the New Jerey Association of Realtors 2003 Circle of Excellence Sales Club at the bronze level. Kathryn Kwaak led the office in sales, revenue units and dollar volume. A member of Weichert’s Marketed Club, Kwaak qualified for the New Jersey Association of Realtors 2003 Circle of Excellence Sales Club at the bronze level.