Let's Think Differently About Economic Development
How business leaders can advance an innovative vision for prosperity in nebraska
Whether or not Nebraska can successfully innovate our approach to workforce and economic development will greatly influence the ongoing prosperity of our state. Business leaders are uniquely positioned to influence public policy conversations about Nebraska's youngest learners, build the early childhood infrastructure in our communities and cultivate a more family-positive culture in our workplaces.
become educated about the economic importance of early childhood
There is an abundance of research and information about why high-quality early care and learning experiences are critical to our economic future. You can learn more about the business case for investing in children's early development and early childhood infrastructure from a variety of sources including:
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- American Enterprise Institute
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
- The Heckman Equation (Research from Nobel-winning economist James Heckman)


Join the conversation with other business leaders and decision makers
Consider hosting a Dividends Nebraska presentation at your business, local chamber of commerce, economic development corporation, civic organization or leadership program. Membership in Dividends Nebraska connects you to:
- Current news and legislative developments related to workforce, economic development and early care and learning
- Opportunities to represent the business perspective on early childhood with policymakers and other business leaders
- Information on local efforts to build the early childhood infrastructure in your community