May
Breakfast release
Contact:
Sandy Person, 707 864-1855
The
importance of early childhood education – and how Solano County is preparing
its young people for the future – will be featured at the Solano Economic
Development Corporation’s May 24 breakfast event.
First 5 Solano Children and Families
Commission will host the program which begins at 8 a.m. at the Hilton Garden
Inn in Fairfield.
Keynote speaker will be Catherine Atkin, Executive Director of Preschool
California. She will be introduced by Matt Regan, Vice President of
Government Affairs for the Bay Area Council.
“This is the third year EDC has teamed with First 5 Solano to bring this
important issue to center stage,” Sandy Person, president of Solano EDC said.
“Early
childhood education is critical, and its success requires the full support of
not only educators but families, the private sector and local government. We in
Solano have worked diligently these past few years to create a long term
program which will pay tremendous dividends for our future.”
The Solano 2012 Family-Friendly Business Awards will also be presented during
the program, sponsored by the Alliance of Business for Children.
"The Solano
Alliance of Business for Children (ABC) has been invaluable in strategically
strengthening and deepening our partnerships with businesses, chambers of
commerce and economic development collaboratives in Solano County," said
Dana Dean, First 5 Solano Commission Chair. "The Solano ABC
partnerships founded the Family-Friendly Business Awards, now an annual First 5
Solano Program. Employee-nominated businesses are being honored for
having family-friendly business practices that make it possible to balance the
demands of family and work, resulting in stronger families and a stronger
economy."
Each year Solano companies are
recognized for their workplaces which encourage family participation in a child’s
development. Employees nominate their companies for recognition of their
programs which support working families.
This year’s winners include: Ball Metal Beverage Corporation; Genentech;
Jelly Belly Candy Company; Kaiser Permanente; Meyer Corporation and State Farm
Insurance.
Other speakers during the program will
be: Jay Speck, Superintendent of Solano County Office of Education; and Dilenna
Harris, executive director of Solano County Library Foundation.
Cost is $25 for EDC members and $35 for non members. To make reservations
contact 707 864-1855 or e-mail pat@solanoedc.org.
The event is sponsored by First 5 Solano and supported by the Solano EDC
Chairman Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Syar
Industries, Inc., Solano Transportation Authority, Republic Services, Inc., and
Solano Garbage Company.
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