Business Briefs

Second Language Literacy and Learning Connection, a new company to the central New Jersey area, offers various language programs to all age groups. The company’s goal is to properly identify language problems and provide an individualized treatment program for second-language learners to become proficient in their new language. The company is based in North Brunswick, (732) 642-5118, e-mail djcslp@SLLLC.org, and Web site www.SLLLC.org.

Just Dance!, 4437 Route 27, Kingston section of South Brunswick, will hold an open house Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 29 from 4-6 p.m., and Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m. The free event will include giveaways and refreshments, and attendees may register for fall classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and tap preschool. For information, call (609) 924 5446 or visit www.justdancenj.com.

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Women In Business will meet Aug. 12 at 8:45 a.m. The IT Council will meet Aug. 23 at 12:30 p.m., and the Ambassadors Committee Aug. 25 at 8:30 a.m. The Legislative Committee will meet Aug. 25 at 11:30 a.m. All the above are at the Chamber office at 1 Distribution Way, South Brunswick, unless otherwise noted.

The Chamber’s 13th annual “Largest Networking Party” will be Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Albany Street, New Brunswick. The networking event will feature various foods, and music by Jimmy Dumont. The 2004 event drew approximately 30 restaurants offering samples, and competing for the Golden Spoon Award. To register or for more information, call the Chamber at (732) 821-1700, ext. 207, or visit www.mcrcc.org.

Babies “R” Us, 909 Route 1 south, North Brunswick, will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with free seminars and product demonstrations for new and expectant mothers Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Guest speaker Jennifer Santos-Kraft will discuss breastfeeding, and Dr. Alicia Dermer, M.D., will discuss the introduction of baby’s first foods and feeding other foods while breastfeeding. Lactation seminars will be at 10 a.m. and noon, and first food seminars at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call (732) 220-1900 or visit www.babiesrus.com.

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners Middlesex/Somerset Marketing Club will hold its next meeting and “Ask the Experts” Aug. 15 from 8:15-10:30 a.m. at Arbor Glen, 100 Monroe St., Bridgewater. Suzanne Engels will lead a roundtable discussion on “Promoting Yourself on the Internet.” Ellen Silver will present “Promoting Your Uniq-You-Ness,” and Rosemarie Strawn, “Promoting Yourself and Your Small Business to Big Business With Panache.” Price is $25 for nonmembers and $15 for members, and $30 and $20, respectively without reservations. (No shows will be billed.) For reservations, call Ellen at (908) 781-2001 or e-mail ellen@ESAmarketing.BIZ.

Magyar Bank, New Brunswick, has announced its president and CEO, Elizabeth E. Hance, recently received a diploma from the National School of Banking of America’s Community Bankers. Hance graduated with honors and was one of the 32-member graduating class. America’s Community Bankers represents community banks nationwide. The National School of Banking consists of three 10-day sessions spread over two years at Fairfield (Conn.) University. Magyar Bank has offices in New Brunswick, North Brunswick and South Brunswick.

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, has announced it recently added hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to its wound care center. The facility installed two HBOT chambers and is among the first hospitals locally to offer the treatment for nonhealing wounds. It is a painless and noninvasive treatment, and highly effective in treating chronic wounds. As of July, the hospital’s wound care center and hyperbaric services program healed approximately 91 percent of patients that completed the 21-day treatments, with a 100 percent patient-satisfaction rating.