Eric M. Silverberg, D.C., has announced the opening of his office, Silverberg Family Chiropractic, at Pear Tree Plaza, 289 Route 33 east and Woodward Road, Manalapan. Morning and afternoon/ evening appointments are available six days a week, and most major insurance plans are accepted. For an appointment or more information, call the office at 732- 567-7786.
Aéropostale, Inc., a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, announced that it has opened P.S. from Aéropostale in the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township. The company plans to open approximately 10 stores, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, during fiscal 2009. The new P.S. from Aéropostale brand offers trend-right merchandise at compelling values for girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 12.
In celebration of the brand launch, P.S. from Aéropostale is teaming up with Nickelodeon’s "iCarly" to give away a VIP shopping spree with Miranda Cosgrove, round-trip airfare for four to New York City and two-night luxury hotel accommodations to the winning entry at ps4u.com, now through Aug. 7.
Central Jersey Business Partners, a local networking group, is actively seeking new members. The group meets at Café 360, 34 E. Main St., Freehold, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, visit the Internet website at www.centraljerseybusinesspartners. com.
Dr. Steven A. Burman of Manalapan was a 2009 recipient of the Mastership of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. These honors were announced at the President’s Award Ceremony this spring in conjunction with the Academy of Laser Dentistry’s 16th annual conference held at the Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas. This designation is an acknowledgement of significant efforts achieved by members who have exemplified a high-level of knowledge about laser applications in dental science and patient treatment; only eight doctors received this honor in 2009. Currently, Dr. Burman is the president-elect of the academy and he will be installed as the president in April.
The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce golf outing will be held Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson. For more information, call 732- 462-3030 or visit www.greatermonmouthchamber. com.
OceanFirst Bank will have a giant shredder and truck on site on Aug. 7 from 4-6 p.m. at the Freehold Marketplace branch, 308 W. Main St., Freehold Township. People can bring documents to be destroyed and carted away for permanent disposal. The event is free and open to the public. Details: www.oceanfirst.com.
Monmouth Business Exchange is a local networking group looking for new members. The group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Empire Diner, Freehold Township. Details and RSVP to Peter Joffe at 732-995-8966.
The Freehold LeTip chapter, a networking group with more than 60 members, is seeking new members for available categories. Only one member per category is allowed. Categories may be viewed at www.freeholdletip.com. Meetings are held from 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Twist- N-Shout in Summerton Plaza, 335 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Free breakfast is offered to prospective members during their first two meetings. Details: 732-685-4477.
BNI, Freehold Chapter now meets each Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Bayou Cafe, 32 W. Main St., Freehold. Kevin Sheridan, chapter president and owner of Global Internet Technologies, welcomes visitors to check out the group and see how local businesses can grow through networking.
The Winning Colts chapter of BNI hosts a free breakfast to teach business owners how to grow their business every Thursday at 7 a.m. at the Colts Neck Café, Route 34, Colts Neck. Details: 732-547-7226.
Business Network International Sweet Success meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Knob Hill Golf Club, 1 Shinnecock Drive, Manalapan. Details: 732-970-9100.
Jodi Goldberg of RE/MAX Central, Manalapan, has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. Misinformation and lack of knowledge cause many homeowners to make the wrong decision and make their situations worse. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, Goldberg specializes in working with sellers who are in financial distress by avoiding the devastating consequences of foreclosure with the successful negotiation of a short sale. Foreclosure is a devastating financial and emotional process for a homeowner to go through and in many cases they do so alone and without help of any kind. That is why it is important to select a Certified Distressed Property Expert CDPE licensed Realtor, which ensures you are dealing with a professional who understands the full range of options and solutions and is ready to help. For further information, contact Jodi Goldberg at 908-770-2150.