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Investing in high quality early childhood education is good business and extablishes a strong foundation for success in school and in life. A growing body of research builds the case that investment in high quality early education will lead to a more educated, qualified, and talented workforce that will help Wisconsin better compete in a global economy.

Wisbiz for kids is a new clearinghouse developed to provide a menu of resources and information about the critical link between early childhood and economic development.
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Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners is an active partner with Wisbiz through sponsoring events or other research. The resources below were developed in conjunction with collaborative events throughout the state.
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POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
The 2005 Strongest Links Conference created a powerpoint (4.5M) to show the child's perspective on economic development and business terms. Download this PowerPoint if you want to use it for local efforts to foster business connections.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF QUALITY 4K IN WISCONSIN
Preserving Early Childhood: Communities Joining Forces
Dennis K. Winters
Director of Research
March 15, 2005
2.6M

Partnering to Promote Economic Growth 818k
WI Department of Commerce Power Point presentation 2/13/06

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