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📚 Want to improve GDP, public health, and community stability — all at once?The answer might start in preschool.Investin...
25/03/2025

📚 Want to improve GDP, public health, and community stability — all at once?

The answer might start in preschool.

Investing in early childhood education is one of the most powerful levers for long-term economic growth and equity.

At Spera Connect, we break down the data, long-term ROI, and what it means for policy and funding decisions:
👉 https://www.speraconnect.com/impact/childhood-education-boosts-long-term-growth/


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Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman found that every $1 invested in quality early childhood programs generates $4 to $16 in returns. The earlier we act, the greater the impact—for kids, families, businesses and communities.

💡 What if saving money could lead to better mental health, stronger credit, and even increased homeownership?Matched Sav...
24/03/2025

💡 What if saving money could lead to better mental health, stronger credit, and even increased homeownership?

Matched Savings Accounts do just that — and they're proving to be a game-changing tool for community well-being.

We break down how these programs work, who benefits, and what it means for policymakers and impact investors.

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The American Dream Demonstration provided compelling evidence that low-income individuals, when given the appropriate tools and incentives, can successfully save and invest in assets that enhance their economic and social well-being.

🏢 How Large Employer Investments Are Driving Workforce GrowthWhen major employers invest in workforce development, commu...
20/03/2025

🏢 How Large Employer Investments Are Driving Workforce Growth

When major employers invest in workforce development, communities thrive. Businesses that prioritize employee training, upskilling, and career pathways not only strengthen their workforce but also contribute to long-term economic mobility.

📊 Key Insights from Employer Investments:
✅ Higher wages & better job retention 📈
✅ More accessible workforce training & skills development 🎓
✅ Stronger local economies with increased hiring 🔄

These investments prove that corporate social responsibility isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a powerful economic strategy. By focusing on long-term workforce sustainability, employers are helping reshape the future of work for millions.

🔗 Read more about the impact of large employer investments: https://www.speraconnect.com/impact/large-employer-investments-drive-growth/

Large employer investments foster economic dynamism, higher wages, improved employment rates, lower crime, and better access to private healthcare. The data-driven approach challenges anecdotal skepticism and provides a compelling case for policymakers and communities to actively attract and support...

🔎 Workforce Training That Works: The Impact of Project QUESTThe numbers are in, and Project QUEST is proving that strate...
19/03/2025

🔎 Workforce Training That Works: The Impact of Project QUEST

The numbers are in, and Project QUEST is proving that strategic workforce development creates real, measurable change. 🚀

📊 Key Outcomes:
✅ Higher wages for participants
✅ Improved job placement & career stability
✅ Stronger local economies

This model isn’t just theory—it’s transforming lives and building economic resilience in communities that need it most. Workforce training programs like Project QUEST show that investing in people is investing in progress.

🔗 Read more on the impact here: https://buff.ly/psxuJrA

A comprehensive 14-year study has highlighted the significant economic benefits of Project QUEST, a San Antonio-based workforce development program established in 1992. The research indicates that participants experienced an average income increase of $54,000 over the study period, with those aged b...

🎭 The Arts as an Economic Engine: Delaware’s Success in Year 1The arts aren’t just about culture—they’re powerful econom...
19/03/2025

🎭 The Arts as an Economic Engine: Delaware’s Success in Year 1

The arts aren’t just about culture—they’re powerful economic drivers. In just one year, Delaware’s investment in its arts sector has generated significant economic benefits, boosting local spending, job creation, and community engagement. 🚀

📊 Key Highlights:
✅ Millions in local spending 💰
✅ Strong job growth in creative industries 🎨
✅ Increased economic activity in Delaware’s communities 🌍

This success story underscores why investing in the arts is smart economic policy. Creative industries fuel innovation, tourism, and local economies, making them a vital part of sustainable development.

🔗 Read more about Delaware’s impact: https://www.speraconnect.com/impact/delaware_arts_drive_economic_growth_in_year_1/

A comprehensive study titled "Arts & Economic Prosperity 6" (AEP6), conducted by Americans for the Arts (AFTA), has unveiled the significant economic and social contributions of Delaware's nonprofit arts and culture sector in 2022. The Delaware Division of the Arts reported that this industry genera...

Did you know that Cincinnati's nonprofits are a driving force in our local economy? A recent study by the Human Services...
17/03/2025

Did you know that Cincinnati's nonprofits are a driving force in our local economy? A recent study by the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County and the University of Cincinnati's Alpaugh Family Economics Center reveals some impressive figures:

- $2.9 billion total economic impact
- Over 41,000 jobs supported
- $87.1 million in tax revenues contributing to public services

Let's celebrate and support the nonprofits that make our community stronger!

A groundbreaking study conducted by the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County in collaboration with the Alpaugh Family Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati has quantified the economic and social impact of nonprofits in Greater Cincinnati. The findings highlight the critical role nonp...

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