Calling All Economic Development, Early Care and Education, and Rural Community Advocates in Northeastern Minnesota
The Blandin Foundation, Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, and the Northland Foundation invite you to a gathering of leaders representing northeastern Minnesota communities.
Northland communities face a big challenge: enough quality care for our young children. It affects families, employers, and regional productivity. The Blandin Foundation, Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, and Northland Foundation invite you to be part of the solution.
Join community leaders who want to move this issue to action.
Be among the first to see new research that quantifies the child care shortage and its impacts, outlines costs, and suggests approaches to resolve it. Hear about what’s already happening regionally and available resources. Then, team up with others to discuss next steps.
The Child Care Shortage in Northeastern Minnesota
Economic Impact Study and Call to Action
October 25, 2018 - Giants Ridge Main Chalet, Biwabik
9:00 a.m.
Registration, Coffee & Networking
9:30 a.m.
Program
· Welcome: Mary Finnegan-Ongaro, Deputy Commissioner, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
· Opening Remarks: Kathy Annette, President and CEO, Blandin Foundation
· Research Highlights - The Economic Impacts of the Child Care Shortage in Northeastern Minnesota: Tony Sertich, President, Northland Foundation
10:15 a.m.
Panel Discussion & Time for Questions
What’s already happening, what do we hope for the future, successes and models
· Erin Shay, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota
· Chris Ismil, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
· Sonja Merrild, Blandin Foundation
· Lynn Haglin, Northland Foundation
· Wendy Walburg, Child Care Aware Minnesota - Northeast
· Jeff Andrews, First Children’s Finance
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Call to Action/Teamwork & Concluding Remarks
