# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 07:30 am – Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This event is geared for business executives, higher education leaders, elected officials, and corporate leadership.About this EventDiscover how the early care and education system serves as a cornerstone for a thriving Hampton Roads' economy. Exploring the direct connections between workforce readiness, business growth, and economic development, this event will highlight the vital role early childhood education plays in building a competitive regional workforce.Engage with economic leaders, business executives, and policymakers to discuss actionable strategies that support and enhance early care initiatives—key investments that drive long-term economic prosperity in our region.Add this event to my calendarAgenda🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AMNetworking and Breakfast - continental breakfast 🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:05 AMWelcomeInfo: Jane Elyce Glasgow, PhD, Executive Director, Minus 9 to 5, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University🕑: 08:05 AM - 08:15 AMPresenting Sponsor RemarksInfo: Anthony Walters, CEO, YMCA of South Hampton Roads🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:25 AMChild Care is Critical InfrastructureInfo: Nancy Grden, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable🕑: 08:25 AM - 08:50 AMKeynote SpeakerInfo: Megan Healy, PhD, Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy, Virginia Economic Development Partnership🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:00 AMStrategies in ActionInfo: Jane Elyce Glasgow, PhD, Executive Director, Minus 9 to 5, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/early-childhood-investment-unlocking-economic-growth/100001984333301321
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chartway Arena
- **lat**: 36.8841885
- **long**: -76.30136449999999
- **full address**: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth being held?
  - **A:** Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 09:00 am at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth?
  - **A:** Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth is organized by Minus 9 to 5.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Early Childhood Investment:  Unlocking Economic Growth sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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