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.