Early Bird Online Registration at $25.00! Only 250 spots available so register now!   

 

You are invited to attend the 

17th Annual Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo (ECE3)

Excel. Grow. Lead. 

 

 

Here's a list of 10 reasons why you need to attend ECE3:

 

10. This is the ONLY event of its kind. Come to the Expo and spend a full day focusing on your business-with compelling plenary sessions, high-impact breakout sessions,a dynamic exhibit hall and more.

 

9. It's just one day. Make a small investment of time with a big return-contacts, new ideas and a fresh approach to your business. 

 

8. Best business resources-all in one place. Find resources for your business at the Exhibit Hall and get your questions answered from a dynamic panel of experts. 

 

7.  This year, the WBDC has partnered with the Ounce of Prevention Fund to bring attendees a wider range of workshop selections. Come ready to receive a wealth of valuable information with workshops throughout the day for start-up and established entrepreneurs. 

 

6.  The Expo is a Gateway to Opportunity Registry-Verified Conference and you can earn up to five hours of CDA credit, subject to DCFS approval.   

 

5. Affordable Price: Thanks to our generous sponsors, the early bird is just $25.00 for the first 250 to register online (general online admission is $40.00 and $75.00 at the door) and that includes continental breakfast, lunch and a chocolate reception. 

   

4. Great location: The Expo is held at a conveniently located venue with plenty of parking available - UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL.

 

3. Valuable networking time:  Meet other child care business providers, vendors and business counselors ready and willing to share insights and advice. Make long lasting connections to better your business. 

 

2. The WBDC Child Care Business Expo is an open and interactive environment. You will be able to speak with representatives from Illinois Policy Ounce of Prevention Fund, Illinois Action for Children,  Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) and many more. 

 

1. You will leave with new ideas, fresh strategies and techniques to drive revenue, shift your marketing approach, and grow your child care business!   

 

Get the complete program and event information at www.WBDC.org.

 

Featured ECE3 Workshop Presenter

Julie Bartkus, Founder, Child Care Business Success
 
Learn how to grow your child care business in 60 to 90 days with Julie Bartkus, internationally known Child Care Business Success Coach at this year's Child Care Expo. She is the founder of the child care business success movement and has been helping child care owners for over 17 years create positive, productive and profitable child care businesses.  

Tune into her FREE 60-minute training as she shares how you can prevent losing thousands of dollars in The 5 Profit Killers That Your Security Cameras Will Never Reveal To You. Her growth strategies have been proven successes and you don't want to miss out on this unique opportunity. Click here to register! 

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