Childcare Resource Fair
Thursday, May 16, 9:00am-11:30am
Forum Room, Hartman Hall, James Madison University
421 Bluestone Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
- NEED FUNDING? Learn how in-home childcare providers can borrow up to $15,000 at 0% interest or child care centers get loans of up to $250,000 at 0% through Virginia state funds. Karen White, Regional Lending Manager, Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, will provide all the details!
- WANT TO BE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR? Find out about Blue Ridge Community College’s two-year Associates Degree and available financial aid.
- LOOKING FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE? ChildCare Aware is a great resource for childcare providers who want to start, grow, or improve their business! Come meet Misty Jewell and learn more.
- GOT LICENSING OR PROGRAMMING QUESTIONS? Experts from the Virginia Department of Education and Blue Ridge Ready Regions will be on hand with answers.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
9:00- 9:30 Registration
9:30-10 Child Care Financing Program presentation and Q&A with Karen White, Regional Lending Manager, Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
10-10:30 Panel discussion with childcare resource and support organizations including:
- Misty Jewell, Virginia ChildCare Aware
- Stacey Park, Blue Ridge Community College
- Lauren Small. Early Education Business Consultants
- Representatives from Blue Ridge Ready Regions, VA Department of Education
10:30-11:30 Exhibitor booths and networking.
This event is a great opportunity for childcare providers to learn about available resources at the state, regional, and local level.
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