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- Vermont’s innovative Act 76 addresses the child care crisis with funding through a payroll tax. Aly Richards of Let’s Grow Kids highlights the decade-long campaign, business leadership, and grassroots mobilization that made this reform possible, offering a model for other states to follow.Mayor Todd Barton discusses Crawfordsville’s efforts to tackle childcare challenges, highlighting community involvement and sustainable solutions to support working parents and boost local workforce development.Introducing Commerce Meets Classroom, a new series from our K-12 education Senior Manager, Kyle Butler, featuring the business perspective on pressing education issues.Louise Stoney, co-founder of Opportunities Exchange, discusses transforming child care business models to ensure sustainability and quality. This conversation covers the importance of accurate data, modern technology, and the roles of community and business support in addressing child care challenges.Child Care Aware® of America CEO Susan Gale Perry dissects the complex nature of American childcare, spotlighting creative approaches to bridge the gap between family needs and available services. She explores Tri-Share Models, business-led initiatives, and collaborative efforts that aim to transform early education and childcare bolstering workforce support nationally.In this episode of “Continuing the Conversation,” Adam Alson and Haden Polseno-Hensley discuss addressing childcare challenges for small businesses in rural areas. Discover how these unique approaches are transforming communities and providing better opportunities for employees and their families.Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this awards program honors the best in corporate citizenship and highlights businesses of all sizes that are serving as a force for good.This year, we highlight 30 companies that have shown outstanding leadership in driving solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.From rebuilding operations to expanding their customer base, learn more about how the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program helped small business owners in Maui following the 2023 wildfires and strengthen their long-term resilience against future disasters.
