Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable and Minus 9 to 5 cordially invite you!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Executive Briefing on the economics of early care and education in Hampton Roads to learn how you can play a role in solving one of our region’s biggest challenges to our economy and workforce.

Childcare is more than a family concern—it’s a key driver of economic growth. This briefing highlights how access to affordable, high-quality early care supports healthy child development, boosts workforce participation, and bolsters our region’s economy, delivering a strong return on investment.

For businesses and employers in Hampton Roads, child care is more than a social benefit—it’s a key component of economic strategy.

Agenda:

 7:30 – 8:00 AM: Registration and networking – continental breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 AM Welcome & Defining the Problem

1. Dr. Bob McNab, Dragas Center for Economic Analysis, Strome College Business, ODU
2. Dr. Suzanne Brixey, MD, Pediatrician and Executive Director of Fortify Children’s Health

8:30- 9:15 AM Discussion and Community Conversation

1. Facilitated by Nancy Grden, CEO of Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable

9:15-9:30 AM: Closing and Action Steps
Location:
ODU Chartway Arena – Big Blue Room
4320 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA
(Free parking in 43^rd St Garage)

Register Here! Early Childhood Investment: Unlocking Economic Growth