Business Briefs

Bryan A. Shumaker, D.D.S., of Colts Neck, will participate in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's Give Back A Smile program to heal the effects of domestic violence by providing free consultation and dental treatment to restore the smiles of survivors of domestic violence. Domestic violence survivors who have suffered dental injuries from abuse from a former intimate partner or spouse can contact GBAS toll-free at 800-773-GBAS (4227). If an applicant meets all the criteria, a dentist will provide treatment at no charge.

Mandee Shops announced that its stores will be the exclusive partner this holiday season for Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing shoes to people in need. Now through Dec. 24, all 120 Mandee stores, including the store at 4051 Route 9 north, Howell, will be collecting donations of gently worn shoes. As a thank you for participation, each customer who donates will receive a 20 percent off discount coupon toward an item of their choice. In addition to collecting shoes, Mandee will collect a $1 donation at the register from any customer who chooses to provide further support to Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls has given away more than 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn pairs of shoes to date.

Dr. Kristen E. Cardamone, Point Pleasant Beach, a board-certified interventional physiatrist, has joined the team of orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) of Freehold Township and Monroe Township.

Cardamone, who is trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is also fellowship trained in sports, spine, and pain management, her subspecialty. In addition to her expertise in these areas, the doctor has a special interest in cancer rehabilitation pain management as well as pre- and postpartum pain management. For more information, call 732-720-2555.

Sapphire Tans (formerly Hollywood Tans) will be holding its annual food drive from Nov. 21 through Dec. 31. All items collected will be donated to the Freehold Open Door Food Pantry and the Howell Emergency Food Pantry. Find "wish lists" by visiting www.SapphireTans.com. Bring in a food item on Saturdays and Sundays during the food drive and receive a free tan upgrade. Food may be donated at the Freehold location, 3 Village Center Drive, Raintree Towne Center, Route 537, Freehold Township, or the Howell location, 4870 Route 9 south (Village Square at Howell). Details: 732-863-0017 or 732-730-8221.

A Business Card Exchange sponsored by the Colts Neck Business Association will be held from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 17 at Rosalia Italian Market Place in The Orchards shopping plaza at Route 34 and Route 537, Colts Neck. Finger foods, refreshments and live music will be provided. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Details: info@Colts NeckBusiness.com.