ECEC

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Begins Construction on Third Early Childhood Education Center

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for its third Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)–CHS Middletown. The planned 48,692-square-foot building will be located at the corner of Oberlin and Fulling Mill Roads in Lower Swatara Township and is expected to open in 2025.

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  • MIDDLETOWN, Pa., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School (MHS), hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for its third Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)–CHS Middletown.
  • The Middletown location will provide early childhood education and care to 150 local children.
  • The event included a seed planting ceremony honoring Catherine Hershey's love for flowers and symbolizing the foundation CHS will provide to help children thrive.
  • She brings more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education to the program.

Kiddie Academy® grows footprint as US child care needs expand

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ABINGDON, Md. , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized educational child care franchise, opened 23 new franchise locations, growing its footprint by nearly 8% year over year. Kiddie Academy's 2023 expansion included four new markets—Hawaii, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Utah—resulting in 327 Academies now operating in 37 states and Washington, D.C.

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  • , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care , a nationally recognized educational child care franchise, opened 23 new franchise locations, growing its footprint by nearly 8% year over year.
  • "This is extremely important in the current climate, as more and more parents are seeking high-quality child care arrangements.
  • In September 2023, pandemic-era federal funding for child care centers ended with more than 3 million children nationwide losing access to child care.
  • Kiddie Academy aims to alleviate this impact by expanding into markets where high-quality educational child care is needed.

TCC Solutions Announces CEO and Rebranding

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

"Breht's extensive experience in leading growth companies will bring tremendous value to TCC Solutions as we position the Company for the future.

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  • "Breht's extensive experience in leading growth companies will bring tremendous value to TCC Solutions as we position the Company for the future.
  • We are excited for TCC Solutions' team members and clients to benefit from Breht's leadership," said Mr. Hwang.
  • I believe that TCC Solutions' suite of offerings is critical to supporting ECEC agencies as they address our nation's early childhood education and care needs," said Mr. Feigh.
  • As a result, we are eliminating 'Software' from the Company's name and rebranding ourselves with a new name and logo as 'TCC Solutions'," added Mr. Feigh

EQS-News: At ECEC 2023, global compliance leaders tackle the future of compliance

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The event, featuring insightful sessions from more than 30 thought leaders, underscored EQS Group’s commitment to fostering global dialogue and shaping the future of compliance, particularly in a constantly evolving landscape.

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  • The event, featuring insightful sessions from more than 30 thought leaders, underscored EQS Group’s commitment to fostering global dialogue and shaping the future of compliance, particularly in a constantly evolving landscape.
  • Successfully navigating challenges during times of crises was one of the key points of discussion during the event.
  • The possibilities and limits of AI in compliance were explored in depth in a dynamic conversation between compliance professionals and lawyers.
  • Every year, the ECEC Award recognizes an outstanding compliance project, and this year saw a record number of submissions, from 25 organizations.

EQS-News: ECEC 2023: EQS Group expects 8,000 participants at Europe's largest compliance event  

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Germany's largest Supply Chain Act study: Unclear legal terms cause uncertainty

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  • Germany's largest Supply Chain Act study: Unclear legal terms cause uncertainty
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  • Autumn time is ECEC time: on October 17, 2023, the European Compliance and Ethics Conference (ECEC) will once again open its virtual doors.
  • EQS Group AG, which is hosting the largest industry meeting in Europe for the fourth time, expects the attendance record from the previous year (7,500 registrations) to be exceeded once again.
  • We are therefore very keen to continue to provide the compliance community with ECEC as a platform to discuss these challenges.

ECEC Applauds Congress's Bipartisan Commitment to Children & Families

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

This represents a 30% increase over the fiscal year 2022 funding level, or $1.85 billion in additional program funding.

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  • This represents a 30% increase over the fiscal year 2022 funding level, or $1.85 billion in additional program funding.
  • Child care providers, teachers, and staff made it possible for parents to go to work, with their children in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • ECEC is grateful to the longstanding child care champions on Capitol Hill for their tireless work to get this across the finish line.
  • Our members serve as the unified collective voice for providers of high-quality programs and services that support families and children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

EQS-News: EQS Group AG continues its growth in Q3 2022

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Friday, November 11, 2022

EQS Group AG (ISIN: DE0005494165) continues to grow at double digit rates in the third quarter of 2022, although the implementation of the act on whistleblower protection in Germany has not been implemented yet and the inorganic growth effect is levelling off.

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  • EQS Group AG (ISIN: DE0005494165) continues to grow at double digit rates in the third quarter of 2022, although the implementation of the act on whistleblower protection in Germany has not been implemented yet and the inorganic growth effect is levelling off.
  • In the months of July to September, the Group generated sales revenue of EUR 15.05 million (previous year EUR 12.87 million).
  • EQS Group AG has restructured the Commerzbank acquisition loan, initially amounting to EUR50million, for the acquisition of Business Keeper GmbH under the aegis of Commerzbank.
  • The ECEC was founded by EQS Group AG three years ago and has since received a high degree of approval and recognition from the participants.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning to Expand into Lancaster County

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Friday, November 11, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) announced yesterday at an event at Eden Resort & Suites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that it will open three Early Childhood Education Centers (ECECs) in Lancaster County to serve children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds. The cost-free Centers will be located in Lancaster City, New Danville, and Elizabethtown.

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  • At yesterday's event, Lancaster County community leaders and child advocates heard from CHS and Milton Hershey School (MHS) leadership about their approach to providing accessible early childhood education.
  • CHS intends to support and work collaboratively with existing Lancaster County organizations to serve local children and families.
  • City of Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace also spoke, explaining how the addition of the CHS Centers will positively impact the broader Lancaster County community.
  • Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will provide a cost-free educational, social, and cognitive program to children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds through the development of initially six Early Childhood Education Centers.

ELSA JACOBSEN AND KATHLYN MCHENRY JOIN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM'S STATE POLICY TEAM

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Friday, November 4, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) welcomes Elsa Jacobsen and Kathlyn McHenry to its team as directors of state policy and government relations.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) welcomes Elsa Jacobsen and Kathlyn McHenry to its team as directors of state policy and government relations.
  • They will both help elevate ECEC's state work through their strategic insight into the policy landscape.
  • "They provide long-term experience working on early childhood education with a wide range of lawmakers in state legislatures and executive offices.
  • Jacobsen previously served as director of public policy at Child360, an early learning non-profit in Los Angeles.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Breaks Ground in Harrisburg and Celebrates with Residents

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Monday, October 24, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) marked the groundbreaking of its Harrisburg location with an inaugural dig and community celebration. CHS Harrisburg, to be built at North 6th and Muench Streets, is CHS' second Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC).

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) marked the groundbreaking of its Harrisburg location with an inaugural dig and community celebration.
  • CHS Harrisburg, to be built at North 6th and Muench Streets, is CHS' second Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC).
  • The event was also an opportunity to introduce CHS Harrisburg Center Director Malissa Doster, who brings extensive experience in early childhood education and a strong passion for serving children in need.
  • "As we expand our footprint in Pennsylvania, we remain focused on continuing the legacy of Milton and Catherine Hershey."