Child Care in the Mohawk Valley Panel

Child Care in the Mohawk Valley Panel

The Child Care in the Mohawk Valley Panel will begin at 9:30 a.m., on  Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Fiber Instrument Sales located at 161 Clear Road, Oriskany, NY.

Event Overview

Distinguished panel, sharing challenges, solutions, and future of child care access in the Mohawk Valley. Hosted by Fiber Instrument Sales.
As a collaboration between Fiber Instrumen Sales (FIS) and the Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension, this panel will share perspective on the challenges, solutions, and future of child care access in the Mohawk Valley from distinguished guests in the community.

Panel guests

Panel will feature the following guests:

• Anthony J. Picente Jr, Oneida County Executive
• Allison Madmoune, Regional Director, Empire State Development
• Kari Puleo, Executive Director, Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
• Fred Arcuri, Associate Executive Director, Early Care and Learning Council
• Moderator: Mark Cushman, VP of Org. Development and HR, Fiber Instrument Sales

Panel conversation will discuss a common goal to unite and support local businesses in their effort to maintain a local and thriving workforce. Panelists will share perspectives and experiences regarding the child care infrastructure in the Mohawk Valley and what strategies the community should invest in for the future.

Please RSVP

You can rsvp here at .Child Care in the Mohawk Valley Panel Registration link.