Executive Briefing Materials
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce are pleased to host an annual Executive Briefing on the Economics of Early Childhood – an event highlighting the direct link between a strong start in the early years and a vibrant productive workforce for the Commonwealth. Speakers, including business executives and leading researchers, focus on the importance of early childhood education for Virginia's economic competitiveness. Below are past speeches and materials.

The Roadmap for School Readiness: A Win-Win Opportunity for Virginia - Gary Thomson

Upstream Innovation: Nurturing the Skills Today that Will Shape Our Children's Tomorrow - Dr. Laura Jana

Pruning & Building Expertise - October 24, 2016 - Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl

Literacy Starts in the Crib - October 24, 2014 - Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl

Baby Geniuses & Citizens of the World - October 24, 2014 - Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl

The Social Dynamics of Language - October 21, 2014 - Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl

Early Brain Biomarkers - October 24, 2014 - Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl

Why This Matters: A Business Perspective - October 24, 2014 - Mike Chinn

Building Local Momentum - October 24, 2014 - Mike Chinn

Building a Quality Workforce Right from the Start - October 19, 2015 - Paul D. Koonce

Early Childhood Education in the Content of Lifetime Human Capital Investment - October 19, 2014 - Jeffery M. Lacker

The Economics of Early Childhood Education - October 14, 2014 - Mike Petters

The Economics of Early Childhood Education - October 14, 2014 - Mike Petters (Video)