The Monmouth/Ocean chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) will host a dinner networking meeting on Thursday, June 28 from 6-9 p.m. at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights.
Caryn Kopp of Kopp Consulting will present “The Path to the Cash: The first step in closing a sale with a new customer is the initial meeting. Do you want more of those?” The session guides you through the essential steps of locating and connecting with decision-makers who will say yes. This efficient process saves countless hours with less stress and brings more financial success. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Register online at www.whoscoming.com/njawbo-monmouthocean, or call (732) 845-3624.
Jane Girling, M.B.A., C.M.R.P., has been promoted to assistant vice president of corporate materials management/purchasing at CentraState Healthcare System.
Girling, a Brick Township resident, was director of materials management at CentraState for nearly seven years. She has more than 30 years’ experience in healthcare materials. Previously she was director of materials management at Holy Name Hospital from 1992 to 2000 and director of purchasing at Columbia Presbyterian in New York.
CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, three senior living centers, a health education and activities center, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState Medical Center is a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network and a clinical research affiliate of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Professional Hearing Speech & Balance Center, 4257 Route 9 north, Building 6, Suite 6, Freehold, has announced the appointment of Dr. Jill Gordon, audiologist to the advisory board of Sonic Innovations, a leading manufacturer of hearing instruments.
On May 6, students of Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts earned black belt certifications at William Paterson University in Wayne. Only 55 of the 190 students tested passed this exam, which is a rigorous and comprehensive test of mental and physical skill.
Many of the candidates, whose ages ranged from 6 to 59, spent years training for this ultimate goal. A culmination of all prior training and testing, all the dedication, commitment and progress from white through brown belts is in preparation for this exam. Aside from numerous tests on their technical skill, strength, flexibility and endurance, these students also underwent exhausting rounds of sparring, kick boxing and grappling (close range self-defense). In addition, students were graded on intangibles like self-discipline, confidence, poise and verbal presentation skills.
Among those who passed these tests and achieved his black belt certification is Austin Liu, of the Tiger Schulmann’s Center in Marlboro.
Tiger Schulmann’s holds black belt tests about every two months. The next one is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16. Family and friends of the candidates are admitted free and are encouraged to attend.