Child Care Impact on Workforce:
Recruitment, Retention and Productivity with guest speakers Beth Starks, and Sue Marker
Event: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Learn more about the Child Care trends and strategies that are currently affecting the workforce:
• Many Chautauqua County employers have indicated child care as a main barrier for potential hires impacting their employee recruitment, retention, and productivity.
• As we all work together to make Chautauqua County a leader in early childhood education and economic development now and in the future, there are important new strategies/initiatives that will assist us.
• Real child care solutions for employees and employers are more important than ever & they are available here in Chautauqua County!
Beth Starks
Founding Consultant, Flourish Leadership Consulting
Executive Director, Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center
Beth is a consultant, founder, and executive leader in the non-profit / Early Childhood Education sector. An international keynote presenter and professional development provider, she has provided inspiration and educational opportunities for thousands. Beth has operated her child care business for almost 20 years. Her core expertise rests in start-up planning, regulatory navigation, financing opportunities, strategic planning, board development and customer relations. Direct personal leadership has also been a cornerstone of her business career, emphasized in her passion for individualized growth and coaching.
In tandem with her business career, Beth has pursued a higher education track. A tenured professor in Early Childhood and later a campus administrator; her insight into high quality care and education and quality improvement systems is advanced. Her doctoral research with Dusquene University has driven deep into policy analysis, equity and change.
Sue Marker
Chautauqua Child Care Council Director, Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.
Susan is currently the Child Care Council Director for Chautauqua County, NY, She has a wealth of experience in both nonprofit and for-profit management. She began her career at Chautauqua Opportunities in 2008 where she served as a Child Development Specialist from 2008 to 2014, then as the Child Development Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. From 2016 to 2018, she held the position of Child Care Council Director and went on to become the Head Start Deputy Director from 2018 to 2020. Since 2020, she has resumed her role as Child Care Council Director. Prior to her career at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. she operated a thriving in-home child care business for ten years and worked as a Certified Montessori teacher, focusing on children aged 3 to 5 for 10 years.
Please join us! This event is open to all!
Location:
Small Business Development Center at JCC
241 James Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701 (Room CARN 120)
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
11:30 am (luncheon begins) (fee $18.00)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Guest Speaker Presentation)
**Please bring your business cards- to give out while networking with other business owners.
Register here: March 2025
