Four up for Young Professional of the Year

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Guam - Four people from the island's private sector have been nominated for the Young Professional of the Year Award. Nacia Atalig from Bank of Bawaii, Cornerstone Guam owner Beatric Limtiaco, Bank of Guam vice president Joaquin Cook, and Atkins Kroll's Erika Garrido have been named as finalists. An award ceremony is scheduled for next Friday.

Tickets are $40 for the event. Call 472-6311 or 8001 for more information.

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