New Statewide Survey: Businesses Recognize Child Care is Foundational to Virginia’s Economy
New Statewide Survey: Businesses Recognize Child Care is Foundational to Virginia’s Economy Richmond, VA – A new statewide survey of more than 300 employers finds that the lack of affordable, high-quality child care is not just a challenge for Virginia’s working families, but also is significantly undermining business operations across the Commonwealth. According to the […]
Business Executives Explore Essential Role of Early Childhood Care & Education to Support Virginia’s Economic Infrastructure and Development
Business Executives Explore Essential Role of Early Childhood Care & Education to Support Virginia’s Economic Infrastructure and Development Richmond, VA (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) hosted an Executive Briefing on “The Economics of Early Childhood” for statewide business, economic development, education and legislative leaders. The […]
Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force Recommendations
Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force Releases Recommendations to Strengthen Child Care Infrastructure and Workforce in the Commonwealth Report Outlines Actionable Recommendations for Economic Developers, Lawmakers and Business Leaders to Bolster Virginia’s Economic Future Richmond, VA – Today, the Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force released a landmark report outlining actionable recommendations to address persistent gaps in […]
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Awards $37M in Regional Mixed Delivery Grants
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Awards $37M in Regional Mixed Delivery Grants Program continues to provide families with choice for affordable, quality early learning options Richmond, VA – The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) announced $37,594,084 in Mixed Delivery grants of state general funds through the Virginia Department of Education to support quality early childhood care […]
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Elects New Board Officers
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Elects New Board Officers Gary Thomson elected board chair, Edmond Hughes named vice-chair Richmond, VA – Gary Thomson, managing partner of Thomson Consulting, was elected to a two-year term as board chair of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) at the organization’s annual board meeting on June 18. He succeeds Richard […]
New Bipartisan Poll Demonstrates Virginians View Quality Early Childhood Options as Critical to The State’s Economic Success
New Bipartisan Poll Demonstrates Virginians View Quality Early Childhood Options as Critical to The State’s Economic Success Policies to Increase Access to Child Care Earn Support from Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Across the Political Spectrum in Virginia Candidates in Upcoming Races This Fall Have a Unique Opportunity to Make Child Care a Focal Point […]
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Announces Ready Regions Lead Agencies
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Announces Ready Regions Lead Agencies Media Contact: Sara Hunt | SaraHuntPR@gmail.com | 804-994-1120 Richmond, VA (Jan. 10, 2025) – The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) has announced the organizations identified to lead coordination of essential early childhood care and education services in Virginia’s nine Ready Regions. Launched in 2022, Ready Regions is […]
Business Executives Gain Insights on Private Sector Innovations
Business Executives Gain Insights on Private Sector Innovations to Strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education Services in Virginia Media Contact: Sara Hunt | SaraHuntPR@gmail.com | 804-994-1120 Richmond, Va. (October 31, 2024) – The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) hosted an Executive Briefing on “The Economics of Early Childhood” for statewide business, […]
VCCS Executive Joins Board of Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
VCCS Executive Joins Board of Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Media Contact: Sara Hunt | SaraHuntPR@gmail.com | 804-994-1120 Richmond, Va. (August 29, 2024) – The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) is pleased to announce that Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), has been elected to the organization’s board of directors. As the […]
Virginia Executives Join Forces to Launch Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force
Virginia Executives Join Forces to Launch Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force Media Contact: Sara Hunt | SaraHuntPR@gmail.com | 804-994-1120 Richmond, Va. (July 12, 2024) – Top executives across economic development, business and education sectors of the Commonwealth have joined forces to create the Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force in a collective effort to build the supply […]