McHenry Times

Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on May 22.

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce recently awarded two $2,000 business scholarships to local students at the Cary-Grove High School Honors Night on Wednesday, May 15. The awards are intended to encourage area students to pursue college interests that might impact local business. Over the years, the Chamber has given away more than $40,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students who are pursuing business related studies. The chamber is proud to make this investment in our local youth who may someday become future business professionals and owners right in our community. We specifically look for students that may want to bring their skills back to the Cary-Grove area.

This year’s high school recipients each received a $2,000 scholarship for college. The scholarships were awarded to Gabriele Eidukebiciute and Lilly Hicks. Gabriele will be attending Indiana University in the fall and majoring in Business. With a degree in Business Administration and accounting, Gabriele aspires to become an advocate for small businesses. Lilly will be attending the University of Illinois and majoring in Business. She would love to work for a non-profit or local company and assist with social media, marketing and promotion. Both students were extremely involved during their four years at Cary-Grove High both at the school and within their communities.

Thank you to the Cary-Grove Chamber Scholarship Committee; Committee Chairperson - Phil Horn of State Farm - Phil Horn Agency, Susan Jensen of Periwinkle Florist, Dr. Pete Lovato of Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialist, Ltd., Shannon Morreale of State Farm - Shannon Morreale, Jean Pierce of the Cary Area Public Library, Mike Spagnola of Edge Fitness, and Sean Wheeler of Sean Wheeler Picket Fence Realty.

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is the premier business alliance in the Cary-Grove Area. With over 465 members, the Chamber is dedicated to the growth and development of the business community and to improving the quality of life for those who live and work in the Cary-Grove Area.

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