Join the Women's Business Development Center at the 2021 Child Care Summit. Under the theme "Innovation for the future", this event will present the most advanced business strategies by a series of experts in the field who are responsible for operations, marketing and financing.
Kicking off this year's Summit will be an interview with Dr. Jamilah Jor'dan, executive director of the Illinois governor's Office of Early Childhood Development.
As the economy reopens and everyday life continues to change, and as you work to make your child care business thrive after the pandemic, let WBDC help you!
Join hundreds of women entrepreneurs on June 26 for inspiration, information and innovation. Registration is free!
The audio of the Summit will be available in both English and Spanish.
Our program is certified by INCCRRA (Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies in Illinois) and child care providers can earn up to three hours of professional development credits.
Schedule
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
lobby
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9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
WELCOME REMARKS
- Emilia DiMenco, WBDC President & CEO
- Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President
- Lisandra Martinez, WBDC Director, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services - Division I
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9:05 AM - 9:40 AM
KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jamilah Jor'dan, Executive Director of State of Illinois Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development
Interviewer: Blanca Berthier, WBDC Managing Director, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services, Division I
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9:40 AM - 10:25 AM
panel
Smooth Operator: Innovative Strategies for a Thriving Business
Moderator
- Lisandra Martinez, WBDC Director, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services - Division I
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
panel
Mark(eting), Get Set, Brand: Innovative Strategies to Grow Your Business
Moderator
- Carrie Pecher, WBDC Associate Director, Entreprenuerial Programs and Services - Division I
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
panel
Calling for Capital: Innovative Planning for Coming Out of Tough Times
Moderator
- Lotika Pai, WBDC Managing Director, Access to Capital
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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
TOWN HALL BREAKOUT ROOMS
- Home-based Providers
- Center-based Providers
All registrants will receive a link the day before the event giving direct access to the WBDC's 2021 Childcare Summit.