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Business leaders chip in for consumer protection efforts at BBB Golf Classic

Suburban business leaders took to the fairways and greens of Inverness Golf Club on Monday not just to play a round on a warn summer day, but to boost efforts to create a more ethical marketplace for themselves and consumers.

It was all part of the Better Business Bureau's 24th annual Integrity Golf Classic.

Proceeds from the event benefitted the BBB Educational Foundation, nonprofit organization which awards four scholarships a year to college-bound students.

The foundation's mission is to provide information and develop resources that promote ethical business practices and marketplace trust to benefit consumers and businesses. For consumers, its focus includes For consumers developing information to help avoid scams, frauds and identity theft, and to promote financial fitness. For businesses the focus is on promoting ethics and fostering trust with customers.

  Emir Abinion, right, shows his Chicago Cubs golf club covers to Mike Mungovan, both of Fox Valley Auto Group, during the Better Business Bureau's Integrity Golf Classic on Monday at Inverness Golf Club. The event raised money to support the BBB Education Foundation and provide scholarships. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Diane Poljak of Assurance putts on the 18th green as Don Poljak, Pat Stanton and David Suchomski watch Monday during the Better Business Bureau's Integrity Golf Classic at Inverness Golf Club. The event raised money to support the BBB Education Foundation and provide scholarships. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
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