How the Investing in America Child Care Partnership is Supporting Child Care as an Economic Development Imperative In June 2024, several national foundations and nonprofit partners launched the Investing in America Child Care Partnership, an initiative to leverage public infrastructure and economic development funding alongside employer partnerships to strengthen and sustain early childhood systems in local communities. This partnership was formed as a coordinated effort to leverage federal infrastructure funding to strengthen local early care and education systems and increase access to high-quality, affordable childcare in communities that house America’s growing infrastructure workforce.
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EPIC celebrates the city’s first-in-Colorado property tax rebate pilot supporting licensed childcare providers WESTMINSTER, Colo. — The Westminster City Council recently advanced a first-of-its-kind property tax rebate pilot for childcare providers that would make Westminster the first municipality in Colorado to rebate 100% of the city’s property tax levy.
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DENVER, CO — Mayor Mike Johnston recently announced the launch of the Haynes-Gary Childcare Task Force, and EPIC is proud to see several members and partners selected to help share the future of childcare in Denver. Also included in the task force is EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl, with Colorado Executive Director Alethea Gomez serving as her proxy as needed. Building on the commitment outlined during the Mayor’s State of the City address on July 21, the task force will bring together families, childcare providers, educators, employers and community leaders to help shape a pathway to accessible, affordable childcare for every Denver family.
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On this special crossover episode, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl joined host Jon Franko on The Manufacturing Employer Podcast, where she reframed childcare as a critical workforce infrastructure issue, not just an employee perk. She also discusses the hidden costs of childcare challenges, and how manufacturers can address absenteeism and turnover linked to them. Listen to the full episode for actionable strategies including flexible scheduling, stipends and community resources and how incremental changes can yield strong ROI in recruitment, retention and productivity.
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Place-Based Strategies to Strengthen Childcare Supply
/in Blog, NewsHow the Investing in America Child Care Partnership is Supporting Child Care as an Economic Development Imperative In June 2024, several national foundations and nonprofit partners launched the Investing in America Child Care Partnership, an initiative to leverage public infrastructure and economic development funding alongside employer partnerships to strengthen and sustain early childhood systems in local communities. This partnership was formed as a coordinated effort to leverage federal infrastructure funding to strengthen local early care and education systems and increase access to high-quality, affordable childcare in communities that house America’s growing infrastructure workforce.
EPIC’s Steph Itelman Named 2026 Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Honoree
/in Blog, NewsWestminster Sets a New Standard for Local Childcare Investment
/in BlogEPIC celebrates the city’s first-in-Colorado property tax rebate pilot supporting licensed childcare providers WESTMINSTER, Colo. — The Westminster City Council recently advanced a first-of-its-kind property tax rebate pilot for childcare providers that would make Westminster the first municipality in Colorado to rebate 100% of the city’s property tax levy.
EPIC Leaders and Partners Named to Denver’s Haynes-Gary Childcare Taskforce
/in Blog, NewsDENVER, CO — Mayor Mike Johnston recently announced the launch of the Haynes-Gary Childcare Task Force, and EPIC is proud to see several members and partners selected to help share the future of childcare in Denver. Also included in the task force is EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl, with Colorado Executive Director Alethea Gomez serving as her proxy as needed. Building on the commitment outlined during the Mayor’s State of the City address on July 21, the task force will bring together families, childcare providers, educators, employers and community leaders to help shape a pathway to accessible, affordable childcare for every Denver family.
Ep. 31: The Business Case for Employer-Supported Childcare (The Manufacturing Employer Podcast Crossover Episode)
/in Blog, PodcastsOn this special crossover episode, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl joined host Jon Franko on The Manufacturing Employer Podcast, where she reframed childcare as a critical workforce infrastructure issue, not just an employee perk. She also discusses the hidden costs of childcare challenges, and how manufacturers can address absenteeism and turnover linked to them. Listen to the full episode for actionable strategies including flexible scheduling, stipends and community resources and how incremental changes can yield strong ROI in recruitment, retention and productivity.