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Steven Le Vine, a native of Freehold who is now a Hollywood publicist and founder of Grapevine PR, has been named a Rising Star in “Global Business Magazine” and one of “Frontiers in L.A.’s” Hot 25 of 2011. The APEX Society, an international young professionals club, honored Le Vine with a Power 30 Under 30Award…

Michael Beirne of Manalapan, vice president of the Kamson Corp., was recently elected chair of the advisory board at Drexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies’Property Management Program. John Kelly, director of management for Brandywine Realty Trust, was elected vice chair. Drexel is the first accredited university to offer residential and commercial property management degrees…

MARLBORO — The Asian Food Markets chain is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the opening of a new store at 79 S. Main St. (Route 79) in Marlboro. The grand opening is set for Jan. 7. The store opened its doors Dec. 31. At the same time, the company is aiming to grow its customer…

The Capital Gains chapter of BNI International meets Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. at the All Seasons II diner on Route 9 north, Freehold Township. Its members share ideas, contacts and business referrals. BNI is the world’s largest networking organization. Capital Gains is the area’s newest BNI chapter and is looking for members in various…

Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will host its 83rd annual luncheon meeting and installation of officers and directors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Bella Vista Country Club, 100 School Road East, Marlboro. Anthony Beshara of Bella Vista will be showcasing his facility with a luncheon buffet. The fee to attend is…

BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The Lucas family, owners of the Lucas Construction Group in the Morganville section of Marlboro, has received final site plan approval from the Jackson Planning Board to build the Jackson Athletic Center in that northern Ocean County municipality. The Lucas family owns the property at 535 North County Line Road…

The Goddard School, 50 Route 520, Morganville, has been awarded the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation. Since 1985, NAEYC has offered a national, voluntary accreditation system to set professional standards for early childhood education programs and to help families identify high-quality programs. Only 8 percent of preschools and early childhood programs…

Aramis Boutique and Jewelry in Mom’s shopping plaza, 340 Route 9 north, Manalapan, invites the public to visit the store from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8 for a special guest appearance by Gary Rosenthal, a well-known creator of Judaic art. The event will feature exclusive pieces designed just forAramis as well as a Gary Rosenthal collection…

Kelly Hedin, a physical education and health teacher at Manalapan High School, was recently awarded the honor of October’s Teacher of the Month by the First Financial Foundation and Thunder 106. Hedin was nominated for the honor by family member Christian Kearns and was surprised with an award presentation earlier this month. Kearns said Hedin…