business briefs
A Starbucks Coffee representative will be present at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, on May 19 at 7 p.m. to talk about the company’s various brands and to offer free samples. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Call 732-928-4400 or go online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration. Registration will begin April 25.
The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources, a Superior Merit Award Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, will conduct its monthly meeting from 8-10 a.m. May 13 at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. Stephen Rice, president of PerforMAX, Monmouth Beach, will present “What Do We Do Now? A Guide for Effective Internal Investigations.” The registration fee and a full buffet breakfast is $25 for JSAHR members, $35 for nonmembers, and an additional $5 for walk-ins. Registration: 732-244-8892.
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners’ Women’s Business Center will offer a three-hour “Trade Showmanship and Event” marketing seminar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 at the Lakewood municipal building. The class is free of charge and open to men and women who wish to attend. Registration: 973-507-9700.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce Professional Assistants’ Luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. April 21 at the Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 south, Howell. The event provides a way for bosses to thank their staff for their dedication and hard work. For $25 per person, the event includes lunch, music and entertainment, as well as a cash bar and raffle prizes. Piper Williams will provide dance lessons, and vendor tables will provide information and give-aways. Details: 732-363-4114.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Bonanza Networking Event will be held at 8:30 a.m. April 30 at the Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 south, Howell. Janet Ritchey of Amboy Bank will present information about reverse mortgages. Breakfast bonanza networking events are held every other Friday at different locations in town. The event is free for Howell Chamber of Commerce members; non-members pay $5. All attendees must pay for their own food and drinks. Details: 732-363-4114.
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners of Monmouth-Ocean will present “Nine Innings of Networking” at 6 p.m. July 20 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The entrance fee is $25 for members and nonmembers, and $17 for ages 5-12. Enjoy networking and watch the Lakewood BlueClaws play the Charleston Riverdogs. To register or for more information, visit www.whoscoming.com/njawbo-monmouthocean.
Laurita Winery of Plumsted will host line-dancing night on April 17. Three lessons will be included. Music by DJ Mark will begin at 7 p.m. Lessons will start at 7:30 p.m. The winery opens at noon and interested parties are welcome to attend early for dinner. Beginners are welcome. Experienced dancers are needed. There will be a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Dancer Farm Bed and Breakfast, Plumsted. Preregistered tickets are available for $5. Tickets are $8 at the door the night of the event. Details: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery. com.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce and the Howell High School Rebelettes/ Rebel Yell Parent Association will host a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. April 19 at the Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 south, Howell. All are welcome to enjoy food, music and fun while supporting a good cause. Funds raised will be split by both organizations, and the 50/50 raffle money proceeds will go to the Howell Chamber of Commerce’s Education Foundation. There will be two dinner seatings, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and diners will enjoy entertainment provided by Howell High School’s Rebel Yell and Rebelettes. Pre-purchased adult tickets are $20, with children 12 and younger dining for $10. The Lakewood BlueClaws will provide prize packages for a drawing that night. Details and tickets: 732-363-4114 or visit www.howellchamber. com. Tony DeLuccio, Rebelettes/Rebel Yell Fundraising Committee chairman, can be contacted at adeluccio@comcast.net.
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