FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sandy Person, 707 864-1855
Solano County businesses will receive 2013
Pre-Kindergarten Business Champion Awards at the May 29 Solano Economic
Development Corporation breakfast event.
The First 5 Solano Commission, dedicated to supporting early childhood education and family support programs, will honor the private sector at the event.
First 5 Solano is sponsoring the program, which begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. To register, contact Solano EDC at 707-864-1855, or pat@solanoedc.org.
Keynote speakers for the day will be: Jay Speck, superintendent of Solano County Office of Education, "Ending Chronic Absence: Awareness in Action"; and Don DuBain, Solano County District Attorney, "How Reducing Truancy Reduces Crime."
First 5 will recognize businesses that are supporting the Pre-Kindergarten Academies which will be held this summer. There will be 16 academies, hosted by school districts and other youth providers, providing 450 children in Solano the opportunity to learn the basics which will increase their capabilities to achieve in school.
Sandy Person, EDC president, said this is the fourth year EDC has teamed with First 5 to bring early childhood to center stage.
"Working together, the private sector and local government to support educators and families," Person said. "We can assure a future workforce that will stimulate growth in Solano County."
Companies interested in supporting the summer academy program can contact www.first5solano.org. First 5 Solano is matching every business donation of $200.
The EDC breakfast events are underwritten by the EDC Chairman's Circle Members: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Republic Services, Inc., Solano Garbage Company, Solano Transportation Authority and Syar Industries, Inc.
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