The pandemic brought to the forefront the struggles working parents face to balance work and family responsibilities. Without high-quality childcare, it’s hard to have a high-quality workforce. What can you do to ensure parents in your community have the support they need to succeed alongside your businesses? We’ll hear from Naturally Lewis, Lewis County, NY’s economic development entity, on their hands-on work to address this ongoing issue. Read More
Two counties in the North Country of New York have developed an innovative child care training program — the Jefferson-Lewis Child Care Project — and it’s a great example of how employment rates and the economy get a boost when child care is easily accessible.