Join the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and ExCEL NC for our Boone Child Care Economic Summit to explore the economic impact of the childcare crisis and how business leaders can drive solutions.
Right now, child care-related employee turnover and absenteeism costs North Carolina’s employers $4.29 billion every year. What’s more: our state is missing out on an additional $1.36 billion annually in tax revenue because of the lack of affordable and accessible child care options.
Together, this means that the child care crisis is costing North Carolina more than $5.65 billion per year in economic activity. This is not how we set our state, our businesses, and our children up for success. ExCEL NC is looking to change that. At this event, we’ll tackle this issue head-on.
You’ll hear from an engaging panel of business and industry leaders, gain insight from a substantive presentation by research and policy experts, and participate in meaningful dialogue with fellow attendees who are equally committed to finding solutions.
We look forward to your participation as we explore the intersection of business, family, and early childhood education — and discuss how North Carolina can move toward a stronger, more sustainable future.
