What will we talk about?

We will have an in-depth discussion about the wide range of valuable resources that are readiliy available for child care facilities in Eastern Montana. We will also conduct a roundtable discussion about what Eastern Montanans want and need to grow their early childhood system.

Who should attend?

• Child Care Providers (existing, startups, licensed, unlicensed)
• Tribal Community Early Childhood Education partners
• Business owners and non-childcare employers seeking to offer childcare benefits for employees or employers with labor force challenges
• Economic and workforce developers
• Community members or groups interested in or invested in early childhood systems

Can child care providers receive ECP/Continuing Education Credits for attending? 

Yes. A total of 8 ECP credits will be offered for attendees.

Who will the presenters be? 

There are two events being offered, one in Wolf Point on October 10, 2023 and one in Baker on October 12, 2023. Organizations in attendance will include, but are not limted to:

• Great Northern Development Corporation (Wolf Point only)
• Fort Peck Native American Business Advisors (Wolf Point only)
• Montana Small Business Development Centers
• Montana Women’s Business Centers
• Prospera Business Network
• Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab Women’s Business Center
• University of Montana – Accelerate Montana
• Family Connections (Wolf Point only)
• HRDC District 7 Community Action Agency (Baker only)
• Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (Baker only)
• Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team Inc. (Baker only)
• Zero to Five Montana
• Montana Child Care Business Connect

Please register so organizers can accurately plan for catering and seating. If you need assistance completing the registration to attend the event, please contact Lizzy Robertson, Community Development Specialist with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation at lrobertson@epedc.com or by calling 406-876-5156.