Jewel Ridge Estates in Cream Ridge, Upper Freehold Township, has sold out. J.A.C. Builders Inc. opened its sales model in the spring of 2004, followed by record-breaking sales of the 25 single-family homes on 1-acre home sites, according to Colleen McNulty, ERA Advantage Realtors of Manalapan.
Offering similar designs, J.A.C. broke ground in the fall of 2004 for 1-acre home sites in Manalapan, offering full brick facades, three-car side-entry garages, and public utilities. The Ruby XL features a conservatory, daylight basement and approximately 3,800 square feet of living space, and will be available for a late spring delivery. The Emerald model offers a little more, and will also be featured in the single cul-de-sac. For more information, call McNulty at (732) 536-2000.
J.H. Cohn’s Executive Women’s Forum will feature a program by Caryl Felicetta, COO of Single Throw Inc., at 3 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Route 35. The program will discuss how the Internet has affected the way customers find and interact with business. There is no fee to attend, but reservations are required. New members are welcome; membership is open to women who are either senior business executives or business owners in the counties of Monmouth, Ocean or Middlesex. For more information, visit www.JHCohn.com. or call Mike at (732) 380-8649.
The Goddard School, Marlboro, a preschool child-care center for ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age, opened Jan. 24.
The on-site owner is Carol Vargo, and the education director is Ellen Levitt. The curriculum encourages learning through play, and the program offers extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as the flexibility of either half- or full-day schedules. Tours may be arranged by calling (732) 617-8181.
The Goddard School is a nationwide franchise headquartered in King of Prussia, Pa.
Jennifer L. Volet of Manalapan has joined the law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP as an associate in the corporate department.
Volet previously served as an associate with a Georgia law firm. She also served as a judicial intern for Judge Alfred M Wolin, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Volet is a graduate of Rutgers College, Rutgers University, where she was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. She received her law degree, cum laude, from Cornell Law School, where she was an editor of the Cornell Law Review.
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP has offices in Woodbridge and Roseland. Volet works in the firm’s Woodbridge office.
New Jersey Shore Builders Association will hold its annual Fabulous Achievement in Marketing Excellence (FAME) Awards Gala Feb. 17, beginning with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m., at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. The event will honor those companies and individuals who represent outstanding achievement in the home-building industry as well as excellence in sales and marketing.
For reservations or further information, call Michelle at (732) 364-2828.
ERA Advantage Realtors was awarded the 2004 J.D. Power & Associates Award for Highest Overall Satisfaction for First-time Home Buyers Among National Full-service Real Estate Firms.
Each year, J.D. Power and Associates surveys millions of consumers and business customers to understand their opinions and expectations regarding the products and services they purchase in a variety of industries including automotive, travel, finance, health care and real estate. The firm’s real estate awards were determined by measuring home-buyer satisfaction in 16 major markets throughout the United States. The results are based solely on consumers who have used the particular products and services being rated.
ERA Advantage Realtors has six offices serving Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Mercer counties.
Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly general meeting Feb. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 17 Broad St., Freehold. Robert D. Clifton and William C. Barham, newly elected Monmouth County Freeholders, will discuss their hope and plans for Monmouth County in 2005 and the long-term economic outlook as envisioned by the two newest members of the board.
The cost is $10 per person and includes continental breakfast. For reservations, call (732) 462-3030; fax (732) 462-2123; e-mail admin@wmchamber.com; or visit the Web site www.wmchamber.com.
Business After Hours, sponsored by the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, will be hosted by North Fork Bank, 91 South Main St., Marlboro, Feb. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The fee is $10 per person and includes refreshments. For reservations, call (732) 462-3030; fax (732) 462-2123; e-mail admin@wmchamber.com; or visit the Web site www.wmchamber.com.
MG Institute LLC, Freehold, will offer seminars on asset protection at the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, 17 Broad St., Freehold. Attendees may earn two insurance continuing education credits or two accounting CPE credits.
“Personal Asset Protection” will be offered Feb. 23 from 5:15-7:15 p.m.; and “Commercial Asset Protection” will be held Feb. 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
“Long-term Care Insurance and Long-term Care Benefits for Veterans will be offered Feb. 26 from 8:30-10:30 p.m.; and “New Jersey Medicaid Rules” will be offered Feb. 26 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The fee for each program is $43, or all four for $146. To register, e-mail register@mginst.com; fax (732) 845-2143; or call (732) 409-3209.