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Jennifer L. Murphy-Mantle, Freehold Township native and partner of The Detail, LLC, recently received the Volunteer of the Month Award from the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce. The award is given in recognition of a chamber member’s dedication, work, time and energy in helping to further the mission of the chamber. The Detail LLC is a women-owned, full-service communications firm, offering complete marketing and public relations services to an array of clientele.

Just Math, a private tutoring company for pre-algebra through and including advanced calculus, math SAT preparation and reading/writing SAT preparation, located in Manalapan, announced its acceptance by the Marketing Undergraduate Students Establishment (MUSE) at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania as its fall project to enhance Just Math brand presence online to compete against the present online companies, many of which are underwritten by publishing companies.

www.JUSTMATHHELP.com was created to make one-on-one tutoring more accessible and less expensive. Students can sign on for monthly memberships starting at $14.99 and watch actual students being tutored one on one in lessons and books that follow what they are learning in school. Some of the plans also allow students to get online tutoring. For information, call 1-877- MATH-456.

Dr. Steve Silberberg, Optometric Physician and owner of An Eye to the Future, Matawan, has been appointed clinical speaker-consultant to Bausch and Lomb Pharmaceuticals and to Inspire Pharmaceuticals. He will be conducting seminars about ocular disease with other eye care professionals on the local and national levels. Dr. Silberberg resides in Manalapan with his wife, Nina.

The Monmouth County Business and Professional Women’s Council will host its 60th annual scholarship luncheon, featuring “A Tribute to Nannie Helen Burroughs” by guest speaker Col. (U.S. Army Ret.) James E. Wyatt at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Col. Wyatt was the project manager for the U.S. Army Single Channel Ground/Airborne Radio System at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Tickets are $40. For reservations, call 732-528-8076, 732-229-8156 or 732-229-9398.

Jersey Shore Business Leaders will host a free seminar and networking event, “Using Search Engines and Social Media,” from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Light refreshments will be served. Exhibitors are welcome to rent space at a cost of $50 each. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food donations, and a portion of any donations made will be given to the American Cancer Society. To register or exhibit, call 732-451-0820, ext. 123, or send an email to Jen Piasecki at piaseckij@singlethrow. com.