National Association of Women Business Owners, Central Jersey Chapter, will hold an interactive workshop Jan. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. The program, "Guerrilla Marketing," will be facilitated by Ellen Silverman, owner of ESA Marketing and a certified guerrilla marketing coach. She will discuss marketing plans, the need to update them, and the guerrilla marketing approach that was developed for small businesses.
Silverman will donate her fee to the American Cancer Society in the chapter’s name.
The meeting will be held at Brookdale Community College’s Western Monmouth campus, Route 9 south, Freehold Township, in room 003, basement level. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by Jan. 6. Seating is limited to 25. For reservations, call Jackie Rutberg, (732) 291-4613. Attendees should bring their own snack or refreshment.
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 reservations and information, 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 reservations and information, call the Chamber, (732) 462-3030; fax (732) 462-2123; or e-mail [email protected].
The Institute of Management Accountants will meet at Tommy’s Inn, Route 537, Millstone, Jan. 12 for a tax update. Future meetings will be held Feb. 9, when the discussion will be on Excel skills, and March 9, when the topic will be "Hand-held Computer technology." For more information, call Peggy or Joe, (732) 683-2382.
Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will host the 15th Jersey Shore Home Show Jan. 14 from 1-9 p.m., Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show is sponsored by MacEvents, Spring Lake, and will feature approximately 125 displays, and a marketplace of decorating trends and products. Cost is $7, $5 for children age 12-17 and seniors (Jan. 14 only) and free for children younger than age 12. For more information, call 1-800-332-3976 or visit www.MacEvents.com.
Professional and Business Singles Network has scheduled the following after-work socials. Membership is not required; drop-ins are welcome. Admission is $10 for each event, which will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. On Jan. 11 the social will be held at Cervantes of Spain, 24 North Ave. (Route 28), Cranford. On Jan. 13, the event will be held at The Cranbury Inn, 21 S. Main St., Cranbury. And, on Jan. 19, the group will meet at the Colts Neck Inn, routes 34 and 537, Colts Neck. For more information, call Ralph, (888) 348-5544 or visit www.PBSNinfo.com.