May 6th, 2010

Illinois Business Leaders See Major Economic Boost by Expanding Child Care and Pre-K

New study also says cuts in early care and education will hurt Main Street Quincy, IL (May 6, 2010) -- Proposed state cuts in early learning would reduce sales of local good and services by $156 million -- resulting in an immediate negative impact on Main Street businesses across Illinois, according to a new report issued by a group of prominent business leaders.
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March 11th, 2010

Businesses Leaders See Major Economic Boost in NY by Expanding Child Care and Pre-K

New study says investments in early care and education increase business sales, create jobs and improve the workforce Albany, N.Y. (March 11, 2010) -- Investments in child care and pre-k provide a surprisingly big boost to local business sales and are critical in helping New York recover from the current recession, a group of prominent business leaders shared with state legislators at a news conference today. Business leaders John C. Cavalier, F. ...