The Spring Lake Heights branch office of Central Jersey Bank, N.A., is organizing the collection and delivery of nonperishable items for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties throughout November. Nonperishable donations to the food bank may be dropped off in labeled containers at any of the 13 Central Jersey Bank locations until Nov. 30.
Pump It Up of Freehold is taking action to help reverse childhood obesity in America with the new Jump It Up! Challenge, part of a nationwide program that promotes fitness and rewards children for 60 minutes of physical activity on the playground’s giant, colorful inflatables. The challenge coincides with Pump It Up’s membership in the Coalition for Healthy Kids, a national awareness campaign spearheaded by the Advertising Council that addresses childhood obesity in America.
Starting this week, children will be able to join the Jump It Up! Challenge. Guests will receive a wallet-sized card that will be hole-punched each time they visit Pump It Up and jump for at least an hour, and after six visits, children will receive a free entry to a Pop-In Playtime session. Pump It Up of Freehold is at 500 Business Park Drive, Freehold. Details: 732 409 4748.
Dr. Russell Brokstein, D.C., as a member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, is sponsoring “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” a statewide nonperishable food, coat, hat, gloves and scarf drive being sponsored by the ANJC. To help New Jersey battle the cold, anyone can drop off food items, coats, hats, gloves and scarves at Brokstein’s office and he will deliver them to Jersey Cares, Salvation Army, Goodwill and other charitable organizations throughout New Jersey. Brokstein’s office will be accepting donations of food and winter apparel such as coats, hats, gloves and scarves in good condition until Dec. 31. His office, Hometown Family Wellness Center, is at 9 Broadway, Freehold. As a thank you, Brokstein will offer a complimentary consult (valued at $145) for donating to this cause. Details: 732-780-0044.
A Breakfast Bonanza networking event will be presented by the Howell Chamber of Commerce from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 south, Howell. Admission is free to chamber members, $5 for prospective chamber members. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Details: 732-363-4114.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will present a Holiday Mixer hosted by Wachovia Bank, 3001 Route 9 north, Howell, on Dec. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Details: 732-363-4114.
Dr. Eric M. Silverberg is participating in the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” statewide program to collect nonperishable food, coats, hats, gloves and scarves being sponsored by the Association of the New Jersey Chiropractors. People can drop off the above-mentioned items at Silverberg’s chiropractic office at 219 Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan. The items will be donated to the local food bank in Monmouth County and to the Salvation Army. Details: 732-567- 7786.
Stuart A. Hoberman, shareholder and director of the law firm Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., served as a co-special editor of the October 2010 edition of the “New Jersey Lawyer Magazine,” published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, which focused on banking and financial transactions.
Hoberman also co-authored an article which appeared in the issue, “Looking Into the Crystal Ball: The Business Banking Outlook for New Jersey.”
Hoberman, chair of the banking and financial services team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., has concentrated his practice in all areas of banking and finance for more than 30 years.
Areas of emphasis include asset based lending, secured lending, commercial and corporate finance, and real estate finance, participations and loan syndications.
Hoberman is a member of the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania bars, is past president of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Bank Lawyers Council of the New Jersey Bankers Association.
Hoberman resides with his wife, Pam, in the Morganville section of Marlboro.
Amboy Bank will host its annual food drive during November. All month, all 26 offices of Amboy Bank will be collecting food and household items for food banks in their branch areas. Every Amboy Bank office manager has selected a food bank to collect for in their community. In many cases Amboy Bank has a strong relationship with the organizations, including Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick, the Old Bridge Food Bank and the Samaritan Center in Manalapan. The community is invited to drop off items at one of the local branches. Visit www.amboybank.com to find a local branch.
The Freehold BNI, Business Networking International, meets every Wednesday from 7:15-8:30 a.m. in the All Seasons II Diner, Freehold Township. BNI is an international networking organization specializing in the exchange of qualified business referrals among its members. Only one person per profession is permitted to join. According to Marcia Presman, president of Freehold BNI, the chapter of 36 local business members has generated more than $500,000 in business among its members. Interested business professionals are invited to attend the next chapter meeting in Freehold. Call 732-431-8066 or send an email to [email protected] for more information.
Stephanie M. Brennan has been appointed as a licensed sales producer at Urbano and Associates Insurance, Route 79, Marlboro. She has resided in Freehold Township since the age of 7 and graduated from Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, in 2004. Recent educational accomplishments include a bachelor’s degree in marketing from The College of New Jersey and the completion of property and casualty courses with the Atlantic Insurance School. Brennan will be marketing auto, home, business and life products to residents in the local community at Urbano and Associates.
The Goddard School, 50 Route 520, Morganville section of Marlboro, will be a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Carol Varga, Goddard School of Morganville owner, welcomes members of the community to drop off unwrapped toys that will be distributed to needy children by Toys for Tots. Details: 732-617-8181.