Colorado’s child care sector is at a breaking point. In the past year, 54 centers have shut their doors, eliminating more than than 4,300 spots for children. Rising costs and burdensome regulations are forcing providers out. Industry leaders argue that while the intent behind universal preschool is positive, its implementation has left many private providers […]
On behalf of our members and staff, we are pleased to announce Michael Kehoe, Vice President of Finance at PCL Construction has been named the Board Chair of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). Kehoe will serve a two-year term beginning February 2025. “Good child care and early childhood education is the best way […]
As a nonprofit organization founded by business leaders to engage with the business community on child care efforts, Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) helps employers understand the child care needs of their current and prospective workforce and identify and implement solutions that support their employees and their business. EPIC’s impartial resources and expertise […]
In December 2024, EPIC partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the National Child Care Innovation Summit. This invite-only event, presented by the David and Laura Merage Foundation, brought together business leaders in Washington, D.C. for an intimate, engaging environment of workshops, panels, and networking—designed to turn inspiration into action in their own […]
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 […]
By Suzanne McCormick, President and CEO, YMCA of the USA Too many parents across the country face a persistent struggle to find affordable, accessible child care for their children. While the challenge can feel very personal for families – forcing decisions between pursuing careers or staying home to care for their kids – the prevalence […]
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 […]
During the 15th annual Business Leaders Dinner on September 10, 2024, Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) Chief Impact Officer Steph Itelman announced the nonprofit has been awarded a transformational investment from Pivotal, a Melinda French Gates organization. As a non-profit organization rooted in the business community and uniquely equipped to provide neutral, employer-centric […]