Economic Forum Q3 2025

Economic Forum Q3 2025

Walk-Ins Welcome! Pre-Registration Closed 



Panelists:
 
Cori Lesher
Director, Child Care Resource Center
Community Action Planning Council
 
Robert Finster
Superintendent and Elementary Principal
Harrisville Central School District
 
Lynn Pietroski 
Chief Executive Officer 
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
 
Mandy Burt
Chief Executive Officer 
The Treehouse Child Care Center
 

 


What's in it for me?
For Parents:
  • Discover real solutions for real-life childcare challenges. Whether you're juggling shift work, summer schedules, or a child with special needs, you'll hear directly from providers who get it—including an hourly, flexible daycare and a center serving children with special needs.
  • Learn how your public school district is addressing early childhood needs. Get updates on programs and support you might not even know exist—and how to access them.
  • Connect with other parents and experts. Build a support network and leave with practical tools and contacts you can use tomorrow.
For Employers:
  • Boost employee retention and productivity. Learn how flexible childcare solutions can reduce absenteeism, increase engagement, and attract talent.
  • Understand the economic impact of childcare on your workforce. See the data and hear from real providers working with parents in your community every day.
  • Discover partnership opportunities. From sponsoring care slots to collaborating with local providers, find out how you can help solve the childcare challenge and benefit your business.
  • Be part of the solution. Your leadership can help create a more stable, skilled, and loyal workforce. This forum is your chance to lead the conversation.

Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Jefferson County Economic Development
Major Sponsors
Empire Facility Management
Knowlton Technologies, LLC
Supporting Sponsors
Jefferson Concrete Corporation
Watertown Savings Bank
Economic Forum Q3 2025

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Date and Time

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

8:40AM Doors Open
9AM Panel Discussions
10AM Q&A Session

Location

Italian American Club - Watertown

192 Bellow Avenue Watertown NY 13601

Fees/Admission

Tickets $15
Discounted Chamber Member Tickets $10
Light Refreshments Provided
 

Contact Information

Kayla Jamieson, President & CEO
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