Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Aquarium Conference Center at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
Spanish interpretation available all day
Registration Opens
Monday, March 2nd @ 9:00 AM CST
Elevating the Business of Early Care and Education
Elevate is a conference like no other, focused exclusively on the business of child care.
This innovative event brings together child care business owners and entrepreneurs across the state for a day of learning, growth, and collaboration around child care business development.
Meet Your 2026 Speakers
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Aaron Hill, MBA
Peak Tax & Accounting
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Brissa Borjas-Esparza
Senior Business Development and Loan Specialist at Center for Rural Affairs
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Emma Ruskamp
Communications Specialist at Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC)
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Erica Phillips
Executive Director at National Association for Family Child Care.
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Erin Owen
President of Clarity Channels Communications
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Julia Jackson
Director of Strategic Communications at Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC)
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Kelly Jefferson Minty
Chief Operating Officer at Clarity Channels Communications
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Samantha Phillips
Principal and Founding Partner at Vertical Insurance Group dba Comploy
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Valora Washington, Ph.D.
President and CEO at The CAYL Institute
Perks of Attendending:
(Nebraska only)
(based on eligibility)
Travel Reimbursement Scholarships
6
In-Service Hours
Zoo Admittance
Door Prizes
Swag
Become Empowered
Get ready to learn the tools of the trade at Elevate, boosting both the impact of your methods and the efficiency of your business operations. You'll hear from a curated group of passionate speakers, top industry experts, and dynamic business leaders who are eager to provide an exciting, empowering, and deeply engaging conference experience.
Leave equipped and inspired to build your absolute best business framework.
Explore Together
The Elevate Conference is a unique experience, and a can’t-miss opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field from across Nebraska.
You will come together to explore :
Human Resources
Finance Management
Marketing
Leadership Development
& More!
