Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce: Offering two scholarships to area high school seniors

CONTACTS: Amy Hansen, CPACC (608-843-3166)

Cross Plains, WI—The Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce will be offering two $500 scholarships to two area high school seniors to assist them in their post high school education.

The eligibility criteria are as follows:

* Graduating senior

* Student or parent(s) lives or works in the Village of Cross Plains, Town of Cross Plains or Town of Berry

* Student plans to attend a technical school, college or university

Applications have been distributed to Edgewood High School, Middleton High School, Mt. Horeb High School, Verona High School, Waunakee High School, and Wisconsin Heights High School. Applications forms must be received no later than May 1, 2009. The scholarships will be awarded at the CPACC Annual Memorial Day Chicken Barbeque which will be held on Monday, May 25.

Previously known as the Cross Plains Businessmen’s Association, in 2008 the association transited to the Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce. The CPACC mission statement is: “Promote a strong economy and high quality of life for our Chamber members and the Cross Plains area community.” As the Chamber, we look forward to growing our membership and benefits, offering Chamber health insurance, hosting a new interactive website, expanding regional relationships, advertising, marketing, and educational opportunities, and promotion of local companies and members..

Questions regarding the scholarship or the Chamber should be directed to Amy Hansen @ cpbaexecdir@yahoo.com or 608-843-3166.

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Amy Hansen

Executive Director

Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce

CPBAexecdir@yahoo.com

843-3166

OUR MISSION: Promoting a strong economy and high quality of life for our Chamber members and the Cross Plains area communities!