Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

Care Summit: When Care Works

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Chamber of Commerce Hawaii's Care Summit: When Care Works
A Chamber-hosted convening on strengthening Hawaiʻi’s workforce and families to drive economic growth—and engaging the business community in the solution.

Timeline Overview (*tentative to change)
8:30 am - 9:00 am Check- in
9:00 am – 9:10 am Welcome
9:10 am – 9:20 am Introductions, Summit Goals & Overview
9:20 am – 9:45 am USCCF ECE Overview (Aaron, Brittany)
9:40 am – 10:00 am Impact Report Presentation
10:00 am – 10:20 am HI ECE Landscape Snapshot – pt 1/2 (PATCH)
10:30 am – 10:50 am HI ECE Landscape Snapshot – pt 2/2 (University of Hawaii, Center on the Family, Dr. Barbara DeBaryshe)
11:00 am -11:45 am Lunch
12:00 pm -12:30 pm Supporting Workforce Presentation (University of Hawaii, College of Education, ECE3, Dr. Lock)
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Roundtable: Supporting Workforce Solutions
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Employer Panel
3:30 pm - 4:00pm Wrap-up

Special Guests
Aaron Merchen, Executive Director, Policy and ProgramsU.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationAaron works on the Chamber Foundation's early childhood education portfolio leading efforts to educate policy makers, state and local chambers and early education advocates on business’ role in early education to promote investments in the workforce of today and tomorrow.

Brittany Scott, Senior Manager, Policy, Early Childhood Education
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Brittany is the Senior Manager, Policy, Early Childhood Education at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. She leads efforts to support the early childhood education portfolio, collaborating with state and local chambers to develop innovative solutions to childcare and workforce challenges.