ExCEL NC Iredell County Child Care, Business & Workforce Summit

Description

Join ExCEL NC, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell EDC, Iredell Partnership for Children, SHRM Iredell, and other community partners to explore the economic impact of the childcare crisis and how business leaders can drive solutions.

Today, child care challenges are costing the county more than $76.1 million in economic activity and disrupting employment for more than 10,500 workers. When employees can’t access reliable care, businesses feel the impact through absenteeism, turnover, and lost productivity. ExCEL NC is working with business and community leaders to change that—strengthening the child care infrastructure our economy needs to attract talent, support working families, and keep local businesses growing.

Addressing child care issues for working parents could increase North Carolina's GDP by up to $7.5 billion per year. During this Child Care Economic Summit, we'll start exploring ways that we can turn this economic projection into a reality.

At this event, you’ll hear from an engaging panel of business and industry leaders, gain insight from a substantive presentation by research and policy experts, and participate in a meaningful dialogue with fellow attendees who are equally committed to finding solutions.
We look forward to your participation as we explore the intersection of business, family, and early childhood education—and discuss how North Carolina can move toward a stronger, more sustainable future.

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026

Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM (Doors at 11:30AM)

Location: Statesville Event Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677

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About EXCEL NCExCEL NC, or Executives Championing Early Learning in North Carolina, is a coalition of business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and business ecosystem champions who are advocating for solutions that stabilize the state’s childcare options, strengthen our workforce, and create a more prosperous economy. ExCEL NC is a project of NC Child.