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About the Event

Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 8:30am - 11am
Location: The Station | 8204 Depot Street, Harrisville, New York
Topic: Youth Engagement & Development

Raise your hand if you've been involved in a conversation on workforce development and someone has questioned "what's wrong with these kids?" At this event, we're flipping the script. What is right with 'these kids'? What are opportunities for them to champion growth in our community?

That’s what this conversation is all about. How do we, as business and community leaders, make sure they feel supported, empowered, and ready to lead? At this event we’ll share what’s already working and dream together about what’s possible. We’ll talk about the role each of us can play - whether it’s offering a first job, mentoring, creating opportunities, or simply showing up for the next generation - and actionable steps to create a thriving community.

Developing Agenda

8:30am | Registration & Networking

Registration for this event will open at 8:30am. Please note that doors will not be unlocked until 8:30am!

9am | Welcome & Introduction

Welcome & Introduction by Joanne Witt, Naturally Lewis, Inc.

9:10am | Roundtable Discussions

Let’s talk about what it really takes to keep our young people connected and inspired here in Lewis County. In these small-group, roundtable conversations, you’ll swap ideas, share what’s working, and explore new approaches to engaging youth. You’ll leave with fresh perspectives and practical strategies you can bring back to your business, organization, or everyday work so together, we can build a thriving community.

10:30am | Connecting the Dots & Wrap-Ups

This is where we connect the dots and turn shared ideas into practical next steps that each of us can take back to our organizations, businesses, and communities. Together, we’ll leave with a clearer path toward building a thriving community.

10:50am | Closing & Thank You

Closing & Thank You by Joanne Witt, Naturally Lewis, Inc.


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