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Business, law enforcement, and military leaders in Mississippi stand up for evidence-based policies that support families while strengthening the workforce, public safety, and national security.

Our members in Mississippi are informing state lawmakers that evidence-based approaches to education, such as high-quality early childhood education programs and school safety policies, improve outcomes for kids and build the stronger workforce and safer communities we need.

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February 21, 2023

The Growing, Annual Cost of the Infant-Toddler Child Care Crisis in Mississippi

Impact on families, businesses, and taxpayers could cost the state $659 million each year

Brief

  1. December 7, 2022

    A Gathering of Champions

    Blog

  2. September 7, 2022

    Infant-Toddler Child Care Challenges in Mississippi

    Blog

  3. June 27, 2022

    Significant Early Learning Investments in Mississippi Provide Opportunities for Kids and Families

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Early Childhood Investment Council

Mississippi’s Early Childhood Investment Council (ECIC) is comprised of business leaders across the state that advocate for investments in early learning programs.

Meet the Council

Latest News from Mississippi

  1. January 8, 2021

    Statement from Barry Ford in Response to U.S. Capitol Violence

  2. January 5, 2021 (Jackson Free Press)

    OPINION: Early Childhood; Best Investment for Community, Business Strength

  3. December 27, 2020 (Jackson Clarion-Ledger)

    Businesses support early childhood programs in Mississippi. Here's why.

  4. December 3, 2020

    Business Leaders, Children’s Advocates, and Others convene for ECIC Annual Meeting.

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Factsheet

The Business Case for Early Childhood Investments in Mississippi

Newsletters and Special Bulletins

Below is an archive of ReadyNation Mississippi publications, including special bulletins and newsletters:

3/30/2023 - ReadyNation Mississippi March Newsletter

12/19/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi December Newsletter

9/27/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi September Newsletter

6/9/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi June Newsletter

3/17/2022 - ReadyNation Mississippi March Newsletter

12/15/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi December Newsletter

7/7/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi July Newsletter

4/13/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi April Newsletter

1/28/2021 - ReadyNation Mississippi January Newsletter

Featured Members

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  1. Travis L. Patten

    Sheriff, Adams County, MS

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