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Candy Bouquet Awards Scholarships to Local College Students
July 12, 2002
LITTLE ROCK, AR (July 12, 2002) – Candy Bouquet International, Inc. recently announced the recipients for the Sweet Success Scholarship for the upcoming Fall 2002 semester. Margaret McEntire, founder and president of Candy Bouquet International, established the Sweet Success Scholarship Program, which pays full tuition for the Candy Bouquet employees that are college students and have met the requirements. The requirements include maintaining a B average, taking 12 hours of classes, and working 30 hours per week.
Jeff Risner who has been the Operations Manager for the CBI Distribution Center for 5 years, has been awarded five continual semester scholarships. Jason Risner, Credit and Collections Manager, has been employed at Candy Bouquet for 2 years and will be receiving his 3rd semester scholarship. Both employees attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The Candy Bouquet International Sweet Success Scholarship has proven to be extremely successful since its start in 1997. Candy Bouquet has funded 30 total semesters for students in the last 4 years and assisted 10 students in obtaining a quality education from local universities and colleges. Candy Bouquet has contributed a total of $45,853 through the scholarship program.
The scholarship recipients range in majors from law to dental hygiene. These students are working hard in the classroom and in the office. They are on the road to success with a little help from Candy Bouquet.
Margaret McEntire started Candy Bouquet International, Inc. in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1989. Margaret started the company in her garage with $1,000 and a dream. Candy Bouquet has come a long way from Margaret’s garage, and now, the company is giving back to the community where it got its start.
Candy Bouquet International, Inc. is a privately owned international franchisor of home based and store front businesses that specialize in floral-like creations crafted from gourmet chocolates and candies. Candy Bouquets can be customized into one-of-a-kind gifts that won't wilt, fade or die. Candy Bouquets are great for every occasion and wonderful for corporate gifts, centerpieces or just for fun and can be shipped worldwide. The company has received numerous awards including the #1 Franchise in the Food Gifts category eight years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as one of the Top Home based and Low Cost franchises by the same magazine.
For more information on Candy Bouquet International, Inc. visit www.candybouquet.com or contact Candy Bouquet at yumyum@candybouquet.com.
Company Information:
Candy Bouquet International, Inc.
423 East 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 375-9990
Fax: (501) 375-9998
www.candybouquet.com