As we reflect on an incredible 2024, we’re celebrating the achievements and milestone moments that defined the year. On behalf of the entire EPIC team, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, policy makers, supporters and community partners who took action to create child care solutions that benefit families, employees and communities everywhere. We’re […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) announced the launch of the Employer Child Care Navigator (The Navigator) website; unveiled at the 2nd annual National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action in Washington, D.C. The first-of-its-kind website will provide free unbiased expertise and data-driven recommendations to […]
The David and Laura Merage Foundation has taken the lead as Presenting Sponsor of the National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action, reinforcing its 18-year commitment to expanding affordable, high-quality child care for all children. The Summit will provide the opportunity to dive deep into the processes and mechanisms involved in addressing child […]
Access to affordable, quality child care remains a significant challenge for Colorado families. This issue impacts not only parents but also the broader economy. An estimated 10,200 mothers in Colorado are currently sidelined from the labor force due to child care challenges. To better understand the economic implications and explore potential solutions, we partnered with […]
EPIC’s team and membership are proud to serve as leaders, advocates, and partners to advance policy priorities that create positive outcomes for families and the economy. The 2024 Colorado legislative session was full of wins for children and families and our Legislative Advocacy Overview highlights those bills and key activities driven by EPIC.
PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver International Airport (DEN) recently received approval from Denver City Council for a three-year Feasibility Study Contract to understand child care needs at the airport and potential solutions associated. Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) will lead to study to find an actionable approach to a child care […]
In Colorado, the child care crisis has reached a critical point, impacting not just families but also the broader economy. As business leaders, we have a unique opportunity and a profound responsibility to address this challenge head-on. At Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), we are committed to catalyzing this movement by fostering partnerships […]
Through many conversations with child care providers, businesses, and developers, EPIC has heard about the challenges communities face in trying to create new child care supply. These conversations led us to the development of a white paper: Clearing the Path for New Child Care Supply: Solutions for Child-Friendly Planning, Housing, and Community Development (read the […]
As the Presenting Sponsor of the National Business Leaders in Action Summit, the David and Laura Merage Foundation led the way for this critical national work, cementing their vision and commitment to affordable and accessible high-quality child care for all children across the nation. For the past 18 years, the David and Laura Merage Foundation […]
We are ecstatic to bring Cassie Leyva on board as EPIC’s new Senior Director of Business Development and Communications! While you can read Cassie’s bio here, we also wanted to share a Q&A between Cassie and our President & CEO, Nicole Riehl. Enjoy! Nicole: Why are you excited to join EPIC? Cassie: Seeing the momentum that […]