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EPIC's September Email Newsletter
Greetings!
Colorado's Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC) is tasked with aligning programs, coordinating data, and taking a comprehensive view of funding programs that serve the youngest Coloradans. EPIC is fortunate to have three CEO Roundtable Members and an Executive Committee member on the Commission: Pat Hamill co-chairs the Commission, and Greg Anton, Brad Busse, and Chris Watney are commissioners.
At a recent finance subcommittee meeting, EPIC and the ECLC partnered to begin work on Best Practices for Businesses with regard to early childhood policies. Myriad options exist for employers to support employees, and see a return on their investment in terms of increased productivity, decreased turnover and absenteeism, and an overall better work environment.Does your business currently offer flextime, child care assistance, or parental leave? Or do you know a Colorado business leader offering these or other components to increase workplace effectiveness? Click here to let us know.This fall, we will highlight Colorado businesses offering these supports, with first-hand stories of how such policies have helped their organization succeed. Click here to email us with examples of local companies supporting the early childhood needs of our state.Sincerely, Travis Gasper Director, EPIC |
CEO Spotlight  by Katherine Gold, President
GoldBug
As President of GoldBug, the largest distributor of
children's accessory products, I work closely developing products for moms and
employ many mothers who have young children at home. It is staggering to me that Colorado has the fastest growing
poverty rate for Mothers with children under five.
I've witnessed how intrinsic
access to quality child care is to bridging the gap between low income and
affluent children. More often than not a working mother's only childcare option
is basic babysitting whether through a family member, neighbor or at over-crowded
child care centers. Instead of these children being stimulated through
interaction, TV becomes their teacher.
Click here to read more.
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Putting Kids First: A Gubernatorial Forum
EPIC has partnered with the Colorado Children's Campaign and The Children's Hospital to host an in-depth conversation on children's issues with the 2010 candidates for governor of Colorado.
- Mayor John Hickenlooper
- Mr. Dan Maes
- Congressman Tom Tancredo
Moderated by 9News Political Report Adam SchragerWith special media partners:  
Thursday, September 16, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mt. Oxford Auditorium at The Children's Hospital
13123 East 16th Avenue | Aurora, CO 80045
Space is limited and EPIC has dedicated
seats for business leaders.
Business leaders can RSVP to travis@coloradoepic.org with your name, contact info, and company.
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Did you know...
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of salary is considered the typical cost of replacing a worker, including recruiting, training, lost productivity, and time and resources to get a person into a job and proficient
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Upcoming Events
Click on link for more info
September 16, 2010 - Putting Kids First: A Gubernatorial Forum (see info at left) October 12, 2010 - "Waiting for Superman" screening October 13, 2010 - Colorado Children's Campaign Annual Luncheon November 2010 - EPIC's Annual Business Leader Luncheon |
CEO Roundtable
Members
Greg Anton Partner Anton
Collins Mitchell LLP Brad Busse President RBC
Daniels Katherine Gold President Gold
Bug, Inc. Patrick H. Hamill President and CEO Oakwood
Homes Donna Lynne President Kaiser
Permanente Colorado David Merage Principal Consolidated
Investment Group Dan Ritchie Chairman and CEO Denver
Center for the Performing Arts
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