AT&T President Stresses Importance of Education at Solano EDC Meeting, March 31 in Fairfield

Ken McNeely, AT&T California president, will be the keynote speaker when the importance of business and children are highlighted at the monthly Solano Economic Development Corporation meeting, March 31, in Fairfield.

“Business & Children-They Are More Connected than You Think!” is the theme of the meeting that will bring together educators, local government officials and the private sector. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield.

Michael Ammann, president of Solano EDC, said the event is a “…chance for us to focus on supporting quality child development, preschool and early literacy programs that ensure the future workforce enters school ready to learn.”

Dee Alarcon, superintendent of Solano County office of education, said that early childhood education and care is important to business and this forum will assist in creating partners who will improve community efforts.

Also speaking will be: Matt Regan, vice president of government relations for the Bay Area Council; and Solano County Supervisor Linda Seifert.

“There are clear economic incentives for local businesses to be part of the community investment in children and families,” Seifert said. “Collectively, we have the ability to have far-reaching impacts on the economy today and in the future.”

The event is sponsored by First 5 Solano and the Children’s Network of Solano County.

The monthly EDC meetings call attention to issues of critical importance to Solano County. They are made possible through the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members, Solano Transportation Authority, Syar Industries, Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services, Inc.

McNeely will address the “Key to Economic Success in the 21st Century.”

To register, call (707) 864-1855 or email pat@solanoedc.org. Cost is $25 per person.

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