P A R A M O U N T
PULSE BEAT October 2012
Serving the Community Since 1990
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PEP Program Sends 24 Students to College
The recipients of the 9th Annual Paramount Achievement Student Scholarships given out by PEP were recognized. Joining the Council and Dr. Verdugo were members of the PEP Board of Directors: Boardmember Jon Tanklage of Marukan Vinegar USA, Boardmember Dr. Max Martinez, DDS and Vice Chair Erin Stibal of Supervisor Don Knabeʼs Office.
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he Paramount Education Partnership, or PEP, is an alliance between the City of Paramount, the Paramount Unified School District and the Paramount Chamber of Commerce. The program is dedicated to providing programs and services that increase the academic achievement and edu-
cational expectations of the City’s residents, including: the College Bound bus and two after school learning centers, Virginia Street and Paramount Petroleum; where students receive homework help and have access to computers. PEP offers annual scholarships of $1,000 for students attending a community college and $3,000
for students attending an accredited four-year institution within the United States, including vocational/trade/technical schools. More than $200,000 has been donated by local businesses and distributed to Paramount students who want to further their education by attending a college or trade school.
According to Chamber President Leonard Crespo, “Partnering with the City of Paramount and the school district to help raise education awareness was a no brainer for the Chamber. If we want a well-educated, competitive workforce we need to invest our time, energy, and money in making sure it happens.”
2013 PARAMOUNT POSTER Put your business on the “2013 Paramount Poster.” This colorful collectible poster is a favorite with businesses and residents alike. You can have a hand drawn replica of your business or company vehicle. You can choose to advertise on a billboard, lamp post banner or select a logo spotlight. Best of all you can have your own “Super Hero or Character” designed specifically for your business. For more information about putting your business on the poster call the Paramount Chamber of Commerce and ask for Maria MacLean
562.634.3980. Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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