Join the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce for Eggs & Issues on Thursday, March 13th from 7:00 - 9:00 AM at USM's Hannaford Hall for a vital discussion panel on child care, the workforce behind the workforce. Maine’s childcare industry is at a breaking point—providers struggle to retain staff without driving up costs for families, creating one of the biggest barriers to workforce recruitment and retention. As the Legislature considered changes to Maine’s childcare system, businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the way in shaping solutions. Join us for a timely discussion with industry experts and business leaders on how companies are stepping up to tackle this crisis. Learn about innovative strategies, real-world success stories, and actionable steps businesses are taking to support working parents, attract top talent, and drive economic growth.
SCHEDULE: 7:00 AM EDT: Check-in, breakfast, and coffee 8:00 AM EDT: Doors close, program begins
Registration for this event includes breakfast, parking, and networking. FREE event parking is located in the parking garage adjacent to Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center
CALL FOR PRESENTERS! The Chamber is currently accepting pitches for our upcoming 2024-25 events season! If you or your organization has a useful practice or informative presentation that our business community could benefit from, please fill out the Eggs & Issues presenter proposal form HERE or contact the Chamber directly with any questions.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Bernstein Shur Central Maine Power and Martin's Point HealthCare! To see a complete list of our sponsors, visit our Eggs & Issues page.
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