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Business Spotlight<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Businesses and Chambers across Alaska are working on the issue of child care. Learn more about these changemakers here. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Spotlight: Alaska State Chamber <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, the Board of Directors at the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce included child care in their 2023 legislative agenda which serves as the foundation for the Chamber\u2019s advocacy efforts. A summary of Chamber positions can be found on their website here<\/a>. 
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Spotlight: Credit Union 1 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit Union 1<\/a>  invested in child care by opening Little 1s, an on-site child care program at its Abbott location in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI saw really good employees drop out of the work force because they didn\u2019t have access to child care,” said then CEO Leslie Ellis. “I took a big leap of faith and had a child care center designed into our headquarters.\u201d As a result that vision, CU1 employees have be utilizing Little 1s Child Care at its Abbott location since 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, CU1 has invested in quality at its child care by employing nationally accredited early childhood educators at Little 1s and participating in Learn & Grow, Alaska’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. This approach helps to ensure families know their children are getting ready for school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further the culture that supporting families with child care is critical for company-wide retention, employees at statewide locations are reimbursed for child care costs.  Over the years, CU1 has seen an increase in employee well-being and retention, demonstrating that a business investment in early care & learning really works! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At thread<\/strong>‘s 2019 No Small Matter: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning in Alaska<\/a><\/em>  Credit Union 1 showcased their model for success and led the conversation about the importance of early care & learning for our economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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thread <\/strong>is proud to acknowledge businesses who are champions for Alaska\u2019s young children. Whether through family-friendly policies, employer-sponsored child care, or other innovative ideas, thread<\/strong> applauds organizations who are leading the way in support of families with young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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