Dr. Alan Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold Township, recently presented an interactive video program for Career Day to senior students enrolled in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Medical Sciences Specialized Learning Center at Freehold High School, Freehold Borough.
Dr. Nasar tied together the use of innovation and technology with how both are being used to improve surgery and the lives of patients.
A question-and-answer session followed after Dr. Nasar showed the students surgical videos of hip arthroscopy, knee replacement with custom cutting guide, and cartilage transplantation of the knee.
Dr. Nasar said, “I wanted to give the students concrete visualization of what they could contribute to society in the medical field. I still remember the excitement I felt when I was introduced to biotechnology in engineering school. The first time I sat in on a surgery, I knew I wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon. Now I have an opportunity to blend both surgical procedures and technology for the benefit of my patients.”
Le Tip of Manalapan, a business networking group, meets at Katy’s Kafe, 460 Route 520, in the A&P shopping center, Marlboro, at 7 a.m. every Thursday. Details: 732-890-0885.
Jazzercise has opened at 2206 Route 9 south, Howell. According to a press release, jazzercise customers can burn up to 600 calories in a 60-minute class that features a fusion of jazz dance, yoga, kickboxing, resistance training, Pilates, and more set to popular music in a group fitness class environment. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. Additional Jazzercise programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch. Details: 732-928-7891 or visit www.howelljazz.com.
Howell Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Breakfast Bonanza networking event at the Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 south, Howell, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Feb. 4. All are welcome to attend for networking and “Aging in Place with Independence” as presented by speaker Rick Kaplan of Com- Forcare Home Care. Free to chamber members, $5 for prospective members. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Details: 732-363-4114.
National Association of Women Business Owners, Central Jersey Chapter, is issuing a call for entries to its Supporting Emerging Entrepreneurs’ Development (SEED) Business Plan Competition, which will be the highlight of the April 18 annual Women’s Business Conference and SEED Competition, held at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. Submissions are due by Feb. 25. To receive an application to enter, send an email to [email protected]. The purpose of SEED is to provide a way for the established businesses in the organization to help new businesses grow quickly. The program encourages entries from any business that is at least 50 percent woman-owned, no more than 2 years old, and demonstrates potential. Ten finalists will be selected to present their business plan to an audience of their peers. For more information about NAWBO, visit the website at www.nawbocentraljersey.org.
Central Jersey Business Partners is a local networking group actively seeking members. The group meets at 8 a.m. locally on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Panera Bread, Mount’s Corner shopping center, Route 537 Freehold Township. All are welcome to visit and see how to grow a business through networking. Details: 732-804-3083.