James Richvalsky has been appointed vice president of physician practice management at CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township. In his newly created position with CentraState, Richvalsky is responsible for growing CentraState Medical Associates, a primary care physician network, to secure future strategic goals for the health care system and for developing strong relationships with independent medical practices in CentraState’s service area to tighten physician/health care system alignment. Richvalsky was previously the chief operating officer of a 34-physician primary care practice in Lynchburg, Va., from 2007-11. Prior to that position he was director of physician practices at Nanticoke Health System in Seaford, Del., from 2005-07.
The Total Joint Center of New Jersey at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal ofApproval in the areas of knee and hip as part of the Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, and is in compliance with national standards. The Joint Commission only issues its approval for orthopedic joint replacement programs that have established a well-run disease management program. The Total Joint Center of New Jersey is the only center in Monmouth County to achieve disease specific certification in joint replacement.
Tender Smiles4Kids, 122 Professional View Drive, Freehold Township, will host a Halloween candy buy back event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2. People from all over are invited to bring unopened Halloween candy and receive $1 for every pound (up to 5 pounds per person) donated. Candy will be shipped toAmerican troops serving overseas. Details: 732-625-8080.
A business expo hosted by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce and CentraState Healthcare System will be held from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 7 at CentraState Medical Center’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. The event will feature prizes, giveaways, DJ, Zumba demonstrations, and workshops. A limited number of tables are available. Register by Oct. 28. Details: 732- 462-3030.
The Hire a Veteran Job Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 in recognition of Veterans Day. Businesses or organizations seeking qualified men and women returning to the work force after serving in the military may rent exhibit tables at the event.
Through the efforts of Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem, Reynolds Marketing, and Greater Media Radio New Jersey, veterans will have an opportunity to seek employment directly from employers, attend employment-related workshops, and find out about personal services available to them in a Veterans Resource Room at the job fair.
The Hire a Veteran Job Fair will be held at the Merri-Makers catering facility at the PNC Bank Reception Center, Exit 116, off the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel. Exhibit tables are available for $200 each to those employers seeking well-qualified men and women in the military who have returned home.
The $200 fee will be donated to the G.I. Go Fund, a nonprofit troop support organization that helps military veterans and their spouses find jobs. Register online at WRAT.com or at MagicVariety.com to reserve a table. For further information or questions, call Scott at 973-538-1250, ext. 1355, or email [email protected].
Harmony Bank, with headquarters in Jackson, recently announced that it has closed on a $3.5 million sale of preferred stock to the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program, established by Congress under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.
President and Chief Executive Officer MichaelA. Schutzer explained that the capital received under this program will allow the bank to continue to serve small business clients in Ocean and Monmouth counties through its commercial lending and owneroccupied real estate lending programs.
Harmony Bank is a commercial bank, incorporated and chartered by the state of New Jersey with headquarters in Jackson. Harmony Bank opened on Sept, 2, 2008. Its deposits are insured by the FDIC. In addition to its headquarters, Harmony Bank also operates a full-service branch in Lakewood. For more information, call 732-364-0088.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will host a Medical Expo from 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 11 at CentraState Medical Center’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. All are welcome to attend for networking, a medical expo and a presentation by guest speaker Dr. Daniel Messina, senior vice president and chief operating officer. The event is free to chamber members, with a fee for nonmembers charged at the door. Members can book expo tables now for $125 each. Call 732-363-4114 for more information.
A Breakfast Bonanza networking event hosted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce will be held at Kumon Learning, 4242 Route 9 south, Howell, from 8-9:30 a.m. Oct. 14. All are invited to attend for networking and an information session titled “What’s on Your Mind?” The event is free to chamber members and $5 for prospective members. Details: 732-363- 4114.
“Being Red Cross Ready: How to Prepare Your Business and Home Should a Disaster Arise” will be presented by Carol Cohen of the Red Cross at the Howell Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Nonno’s Pizza, 4118 Route 9 south, Howell. Admission is $15 for chamber members, with nonmembers welcome for $25. Details: 732-363-4114.