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
 

• 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.

• 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.