Investments in Quality Early Learning Provide Big Boost to Raleigh Economy, New Report Shows

Business Leaders’ Press Conference at Raleigh Pre-school on Tuesday November 13 at 10 a.m.

Early care and education investments generate millions in economic activity

for North Carolina businesses and improve future workforce

 

RALEIGH, NC – Six prominent North Carolina business leaders will release a report on Tuesday November 13 showing that investments in high-quality early care and education provide a surprisingly big boost to local businesses in North Carolina and play an important role in helping the state recover from the economic recession.

During a news conference at the Happy Face Preschool in Raleigh, the group will cite a new America’s Edge report that shows investments in quality early learning are generating immediate sales of local goods and services and contributing to long-term economic growth in North Carolina. The business leaders will urge state and federal policy-makers to prioritize funding for these programs and work to improve their quality. Following the news conference, the business leaders will read books with the school’s students.

 

WHAT: Press conference focusing on early learning’s positive and immediate impact on North Carolina economy.

WHEN: 10 a.m. November 13, 2012

WHERE: Happy Face Preschool
5010 Fort Sumter Road
Raleigh, NC 27606

 

WHO: Harvey Schmitt, President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

Rick McNeel; President and CEO, LORD Corp.

Machelle Sanders; Vice President of Manufacturing and General Manager, Biogen Inc.

Tony Marshall; President and CEO, Innovative Systems Group, Inc.

Brenda Berg; Founder/Owner, Scandinavian Child, LLC

John Metcalf; President, Workforce Systems Associates

Susan Gates; National Director, America’s Edge

LOGISTICS: Media availability will follow the organized presentation, including photo opportunities with the children and business leaders.  Research reports and DVDs with B-roll footage will be available.

 

 

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