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?? Thank you to Connie Morris for being an exceptional partner! ?? Are you ready to elevate your skills? Join us for the Out of School Time Symposium and experience Connie's insightful session firsthand. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional development—register now! Register: https://lnkd.in/ghgYQwFx #ProfessionalDevelopment #OSTSymposium #LearningOpportunities

Calling all early childhood teachers, staff, and administrators- this is an event for YOU! Join us for the NEW two-day Early Childhood Summit on November 8 and 9 at Tri-C Corporate College! Earn Ohio-approved credits through 30+ professional development sessions, with four breakout tracks for early childhood professionals. Enjoy keynotes by Ron Shuali, M.Ed., who combines humor, mindfulness, and expertise in dynamic presentations. Don’t miss Saturday’s Recognition Lunch honoring our dedicated child care professionals! #EarlyChildhood #RonShuali #BehaviorMastery #OhioApproved #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to support families in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding region as Parent and Youth Ambassadors! If you're interested in any of these positions, apply online through our career portal. ?? #startingpointneo #NonprofitCareers #WorkForGood #NonprofitJobs #MissionDriven #MakeADifference

A wonderful week for Zest (three podcasts published, a Pinnacle Award for our Medicaid program), and then yesterday we sponsored a community discussion on the importance and challenges of quality early childhood education and its impact on the local workforce. Thanks for an incredible event Starting Point NEO and President and CEO Nancy Mendez Proud to be a member of Zest! Proud to sponsor Starting Point and their remarkable work for the community.

"When we agree that children deserve the best, we become the best community to raise a family, live, and thrive." - Nancy Mendez Yesterday's 2024 Billie Osborne-Fears Community Forum was a significant milestone for Starting Point, uniting business, community, and city leaders to tackle the child care crisis. The event was marked by a thought-provoking fireside chat with Patrick Pastore, Regional President of PNC Bank, and Nicole Riehl, President & CEO of EPIC, a session that not only provided invaluable insights into shaping a brighter future for our children but also ignited crucial discussions on the accessibility of high-quality child care. We also had the privilege of having Cuyahoga County Exec. Chris Ronayne present Robin R. Martin with the Starting Point Founders' Leadership Award, a testament to her outstanding contributions to early education and child care, in honor of our Founder, Billie Osborne-Fears.

The Billie Osborne-Fears Community Forum, presented by PNC, is this Thursday. There is still time to join this critical conversation. Register NOW on our website: https://lnkd.in/gaNxN7Xr

Starting Point is proud to attend the 2024 Cuyahoga County State of the County event with County Executive Chris Ronayne. It's exciting to reflect on the county's achievements, address pressing challenges, and envision a brighter future for all residents. We're eager to hear the vision for Cuyahoga County and explore how we can continue positively impacting our community! #startingpointneo #cuyahogacounty

Join us for an insightful Fireside Chat with Nicole Riehl, President and CEO of EPIC, and Patrick Pastore, Regional President of PNC Bank. Nicole will share valuable insights into how EPIC has invested in childcare and early childhood education to build a stronger economy. We are also excited to present Robin R. Martin, Director at Cuyahoga County Family and Children First Council, as the recipient of the Starting Point Founder’s Leadership Award! Tickets for this event are still available, so visit our website to purchase yours today!

Starting Point is excited to join the Ohio Leaders Kids Summit, hosted by the Department of Children and Youth, today in Columbus. This incredible event will unite leaders statewide to focus on supporting Ohio's children and families. Governor Mike DeWine captured the heart of this mission: “Protecting our children is something I’ve always been deeply passionate about throughout my career... The future of our state is in the hands of our children, and we have an obligation to do all we can to help them thrive.” We look forward to learning more about strength-based strategies to continue our efforts to meet families and children where they are. Together, we believe we can make a difference! ?? #startingpointneo

We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Billie Osborne-Fears Community Forum will feature a Fireside Chat with Nicole Riehl, President and CEO of EPIC, and Patrick Pastore, Regional President of PNC Bank. Together, they will share valuable insights into how businesses can support child care and build a strong economy. Presented by PNC Bank, this forum will bring together local educators, policymakers, business leaders, and thought partners to highlight the vital connection between early childhood education and a thriving workforce. ?? Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 12th, at the Music Box Supper Club. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the event runs from 9 to 11 a.m. ?? Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this vital conversation. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gaNxN7Xr