Kelsey Egan WINS PADGETT SCHOLARSHIP

For Immediate Release

   Caledonia, NY – Kelsey Egan is the winner of the local 2007 Padgett Business Services Foundation Scholarship, announced Steve Boscoe, owner of the local Padgett office.

   "The candidates for this $500 scholarship are always exceptional; however, Kelsey has strong personal and scholastic attributes that stand out amongst the other applicants," said Boscoe. "She not only has an outstanding grade-point average and excellent college aptitude test scores, but also shows leadership in extracurricular activities. Further, her future scholastic and career plans are admirable."

   A student at Churchville Chili High School, Kelsey plans to attend Cornell University.

   In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be the dependent of an independent business owner. "At Padgett Business Services, we are sensitive to the needs of small business owners," commented Boscoe. "One of their major concerns is adequate funding for their children’s education. We believe we are supporting this important need through this program."

   Kelsey is the daughter of Claudia Egan who owns and operates Alpha Checkpoint of Rochester. She is now eligible to compete for one of the two $1,000 national awards and the $2,000 international grand prize.

   Established in 1966, Padgett Business Services is a leading financial reporting and tax consulting service. Padgett offers a number of personalized programs developed specifically to fit small businesses, and assists in payroll reporting and tax planning and consulting. There are more than 400 Padgett Business Services offices in North America.

   The Padgett Foundation was established in Washington, D.C. to enhance the preeminence of small business through education, research and scholarship.

   For further information concerning Padgett Business Services or the 2007 Scholarship Program, call Debby Boscoe at 585-538-2501 or visit www.smallbizpros.com