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Manalapan Township Economic Development Committee invites local business owners to attend a program on June 30 at 8 p.m. to expand and enhance their businesses. The guest speakers will be Jim Lau (business enhancement) of SCORE, William R. Kugelman (law firm) of Powell & Roman, Steven Bernknopf (accountant) of The Bernknopf Group, Bret Moleta (web…

Free Motion Rehabilitation Center, 528 New Friendship Road, Howell, will hold a food drive to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties through the end of June. Needed nonperishable items include ready-to-eat canned meals, canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, instant potatoes, peanut butter, canned pork and beans, hot and cold cereal and nonperishable…

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits were recognized by the Greater Monmouth Chamber Commerce on June 3 for outstanding community enrichment through service, leadership and achievement. Individuals, businesses and nonprofits were recognized by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce on June 3 for outstanding service, leadership and achievement. The honorees (above) were presented with the 2010 Circle…

Carol Abaya, M.A., of Marlboro, will present a special SAT prep course in writing and critical reading. Most high school juniors take the SAT to gain acceptance to the college of their choice. The six-week, 36-hour program will begin July 6 at the JEI Tutoring Center, 45 N. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro. Seats are…

The Excelsior, Route 9 south, Manalapan, will present a series of Equity Luncheon and Dinner Theater Productions beginning with “Split Ends” in June. Played by eight Equity actors and featuring a collection of characters, “Split Ends” is a whodunit full of original melodies written by Mark Barkan and Bonnie Lee Sanders. Among other tunes, Barkan…

The Goddard School, 50 Route 520, Marlboro, received special recognition at the company’s annual convention held at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort and Spa in Marco Island, Fla., in April. School owner Carol Vargo received several business awards, including the Quality Assurance Award, Health and Safety Award and the Circle of Excellence President’s Club…

FGM Landscaping and Brick Pavers, Millstone Township, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010. When Freehold Grounds Maintenance Inc. (FGM) started in 1985, it was involved primarily in the maintenance of residential and commercial properties, according to a press release. As the area experienced extreme growth during the 1990s, the owners expanded into the design…

Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) honored two of its executives – Clare Collins-Newton of Mercer and Rachel Perry of Marsh – at the YMCA’s 40th annual National Salute to Black Achievers in Industry Awards (BAI), held recently at the New York Marriott Marquis. Mercer’s Eric Hutcherson, of Freehold Township, a BAI alum, was presented…

Freehold Gymnastics Club (FGC), formerly known as The Gymnastic Club, has reopened after completing a $150,000 renovation. The gym has undergone a total refurbishment, including the installation of a central air conditioning system. “The transformation is amazing,” said owner Barbara Monticello. “In just a few short weeks, the gym has a completely new look. We…