Category: Suburban Business

Business Briefs SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), North Branch section of Branchburg, have formed a partnership to offer programs to help business owners minimize their obstacles and maximize their potential. A total of six workshops/seminars have been scheduled for fall. Two…

Business Briefs Proskate USA, South Brunswick, recently the inaugural "Score 1 for Literacy" fund-raiser to benefit the nonprofit New Jersey Reads, which works to eradicate illiteracy in New Jersey. New Jersey Devil defenseman Ken Daneyko took part in the event, which included an ice hockey tournament for 8- and 9-year-old league players and raised more…

Love of classicautomobiles led coupleto develop product BY JACQUELYN LANECorrespondent Love of classic automobiles led couple to develop product BY JACQUELYN LANE Correspondent SPOTSWOOD — Bob and Jeri Wehrle are the innovators of an environmentally friendly vehicle cleaner that they say delivers better results. No-Wet, which the borough couple manufactures, is a waterless cleaning product…

Business Briefs Mark L. Engel, M.D., and Ronald D. Klug, M.D., of Ophthalmic Physicians of Monmouth, Holmdel, has announced the addition of Jason J. Steinfeld, M.D., Morganville, to the practice. Steinfeld recently completed his residency at the State University of New York, health sciences center at Brooklyn. He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology such as small-incision…

Business Briefs Two sales associates in the Weichert, Realtors’ East Brunswick office were recognized with regional awards in the month of May. The region is made up of 19 offices throughout Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Donna Warters led the region in the categories of resale listings, resale marketed listings, resale revenue units and resale…

Business Briefs Magyar Savings Bank recently broke ground for the construction of its new and larger main office facilities on French Street, New Brunswick. The new office is "just down the street" from Magyar’s present headquarters at 101 French St., which has served at the bank’s flagship location for decades. Designed by the architectural firm…

Business Briefs Visiting Physician Services, Eatontown, has announced that Sayreville resident Diana Focarile has joined its practice as a nurse practitioner. She will treat elderly and homebound patients throughout Union, Essex, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Prior to joining Visiting Physician, Focarile was the adult and rehabilitation nursing supervisor at Bayada Nurses, Freehold. She has more…

Business Briefs The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) will host two upcoming events. Fast-Track Networking is planned for 8-9 a.m. on July 16 at the MCRCC office, 1 Distribution Way, Suite 101, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The monthly networking and opportunity-sharing event is open to chamber members. For more information, call…

The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy will host its 11th annual Business Leaders Awards Dinner in October to honor local business people who have worked to improve and expand business opportunities in the three communities. One recipient will be selected from each community — Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy…