Business Coalition Communications Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help members of the Business Coalition effectively communicate Excel by Eight’s mission; engage with your communities; and advocate for policies that prioritize accessible, affordable and high-quality child care. Elements include draft op-eds, speech scripts, PSA scripts and social media posts, all centered around the importance of quality child care in today’s workforce.

2025 Quarterly Meeting Materials

First Quarter 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Rogers Lowell Chamber
Rogers, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/WIm5kLvxbg0

Second Quarter 2025

Thursday, June 19, 2025
El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce
El Dorado, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/ucIoYriatr8

Third Quarter 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Port of Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/MGbpwr5qkS0

Fourth Quarter 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
FM Bank & Trust
Blytheville, Arkansas
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2024 Quarterly Meeting Materials

First Quarter 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024
Supply Chain Hall of Fame
Rogers, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/FYcZxte6VY0

Second Quarter 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
UA Cossatot
Lockesburg, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/uokx48md9s0

Resource:
AR ECCE Financing: Examining the Costs of Care
Presented by Dr. Lorraine McKelvey

Third Quarter 2024

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
St. Bernards Cancer Treatment Center
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/VQaCc8NAH_E

Resources:

Fourth Quarter 2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Arkansas State University System Offices
Little Rock, Arkansas
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https://youtu.be/SEWVjK4Ya48

Resources: