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 area high schools. Applications forms must be received no later than Saturday May 5, 2012. The scholarships will be awarded at the CPACC Annual Memorial Day Chicken Barbeque which will be held on Monday, May 28.

The Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce has about 100 local businesses members who work together for the betterment of our community. We are passionate about improving our community while we grow healthy businesses. The CPACC mission statement is: “Promote a strong economy and high quality of life for our Chamber members and the Cross Plains area community.” At the Chamber, we promote member businesses and our community, offer Chamber health insurance, formulate regional relationships, and offer advertising, marketing, and educational opportunities.

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