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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Originally published by the Estes Park Trail Gazette. Read the full article here. Earlier this month, the Estes Park Board of Trustees expressed support for the town’s Childcare Facility Master Plan following a presentation by EPIC outlining strategies to expand childcare access throughout the Estes Valley.
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The 2026 legislative session was defined by ongoing budget challenges, requiring policymakers to make difficult decisions as they worked to balance competing priorities, identify efficiencies, reduce spending and explore new revenue opportunities.
By Sarah Glover, Engagement Director, Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) Just as childcare challenges remain one of the biggest barriers to workforce stability, more employers are stepping back from the supports that help solve them.
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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.
Estes Park Advances Plan to Expand Childcare Capacity
/in Blog, NewsOriginally published by the Estes Park Trail Gazette. Read the full article here. Earlier this month, the Estes Park Board of Trustees expressed support for the town’s Childcare Facility Master Plan following a presentation by EPIC outlining strategies to expand childcare access throughout the Estes Valley.
2026 Colorado Legislative Progress Report
/in Blog, News, PolicyThe 2026 legislative session was defined by ongoing budget challenges, requiring policymakers to make difficult decisions as they worked to balance competing priorities, identify efficiencies, reduce spending and explore new revenue opportunities.
Employers Are Cutting Childcare—Here’s What It’s Really Costing Them
/in BlogBy Sarah Glover, Engagement Director, Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) Just as childcare challenges remain one of the biggest barriers to workforce stability, more employers are stepping back from the supports that help solve them.