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The Workforce Equation: Why Child Care Matters for Ohio Businesses: January 2025

January 30, 2025 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

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Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for a statewide Child Care Summit presented in partnership with Groundwork Ohio, Preschool Promise and Wright State University. This half-day event will bring together Ohio's business, government and community leaders to explore the critical link between child care and workforce & economic development. Attendees will discuss the economic impact of childcare and learn about innovative solutions and strategies to support businesses and their workforce.  

Sessions Include:*

  • 8:30AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
    • Chris Kershner, President & CEO, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Thriving Families, Thriving Businesses: Ohio's Commitment to Early Learning
    • The Honorable Mike DeWine, Governor, State of Ohio
    • Introduced by Marty Grunder, Founder & CEO, Grunder Landscaping Company

  • Setting the Stage for the Discussion: Why Are Business Leaders Talking About Child Care
    • Shannon Jones, Senior Advisor to Groundwork Ohio and Warren County Commissioner

  • Sounding the Alarm: The Business Case for Child Care
    • Caitlin Codella Low, Managing Director of Human Capital, Bipartisan Policy Center 
    • Aaron Merchen, Senior Director of Policy & Programs, US Chamber Foundation
    • Janetta King, Midwest Regional Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices 
    • Bonnie Dowling, Partner – Denver, McKinsey & Company
    • Stephanie Keinath, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce (moderator)

  • Learning from Business: Solutions to Child Care Challenges
    • Olivia Rosenthal, Co-founder & Co-CEO, Patch Caregiving 
    • Ron Holbrook, Corporate Affairs, SugarCreek 
    • Siran Cao, Co-founder & CEO, Mirza 
    • Dr. Charles Aull, Executive Director, The Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research
    • Kim Ginn, Senior VP, Program Operations, 4C for Children
    • Robyn Lightcap, Executive Director, Preschool Promise (moderator)

  • Strategic Support: Why the Military Prioritizes Child Care for Readiness
    • Linda Smith, Director of Policy, Buffet Early Childhood Institute
    • Donna J Blackburn, NH 3 DAF, Chief, Child and Youth Services Flight 88 FSS/FSY
    • Sue Edwards, President, Wright State University (moderator)

  • The CHIPS Act: Why the Semiconductor Industry Is Talking About Child Care 
    • Michelle Williams-Vaden, Executive Director, SEMI Foundation
    • JP Nauseef, President & CEO, Jobs Ohio (moderator)

  • 11:45AM - Closing & Call to Action
    • Lynanne Gutierrez, President & CEO, Groundwork Ohio
    • Deborah Feldman, President & CEO, Dayton Children's Hospital

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*Agenda subject to change. 

Time

8:00AM - Registration & Breakfast
8:30AM - Opening Remarks
8:35AM - Programming & Sessions
11:45AM - Closing Remarks
12:00PM - Adjourn

Location

Wright State University

This event will be held at the Student Union in the Apollo Room (Room 160). Free parking is available in lots 1, 2 and 4. Please follow directional signage. 

Pricing

This is a complimentary event, however registration is required.

Contact Information

Name: Sydney Ryan
Phone: 9372268256
Email: sryan@dacc.org
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