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SUMMARY:Government Affairs - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Blair Taylor\, President & CEO of TQEE\, for a discussion on the critical connection between child care\, workforce participation\, and economic growth.Access to reliable\, high-quality child care has become an increasingly important issue for employers across Tennessee. As businesses work to recruit and retain talent\, child care availability continues to play a significant role in supporting working families and strengthening the state's workforce.During this session\, Blair will provide an overview of current child care challenges\, emerging policy initiatives\, and innovative solutions being implemented across Tennessee. Attendees will gain insight into how employers\, community organizations\, and policymakers can work together to improve access to child care while supporting workforce development and long-term economic success.Whether you're an employer experiencing workforce challenges\, a community leader\, or simply interested in understanding how child care impacts our local economy\, this program will offer valuable information and practical perspectives on an issue affecting businesses of every size.This session is proudly sponsored by:Government Affairs meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.\, typically at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted on the event page. This monthly forum provides timely updates and discussion on public policy\, government affairs\, economic development\, and regional legislative priorities. Designed to keep members informed and engaged\, the program explores issues\, trends\, and opportunities that impact the Oak Ridge business community and the region's economic vitality.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as we welcome Blair Taylor\, President &\; CEO of TQEE\, for a discussion on the critical connection between child care\, workforce participation\, and economic growth.
Access to reliable\, high-quality child care has become an increasingly important issue for employers across Tennessee. As businesses work to recruit and retain talent\, child care availability continues to play a significant role in supporting working families and strengthening the state'\;s workforce.
During this session\, Blair will provide an overview of current child care challenges\, emerging policy initiatives\, and innovative solutions being implemented across Tennessee. Attendees will gain insight into how employers\, community organizations\, and policymakers can work together to improve access to child care while supporting workforce development and long-term economic success.
Whether you'\;re an employer experiencing workforce challenges\, a community leader\, or simply interested in understanding how child care impacts our local economy\, this program will offer valuable information and practical perspectives on an issue affecting businesses of every size.
This session is proudly sponsored by:
Government Affairs meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.\, typically at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted on the event page. This monthly forum provides timely updates and discussion on public policy\, government affairs\, economic development\, and regional legislative priorities. Designed to keep members informed and engaged\, the program explores issues\, trends\, and opportunities that impact the Oak Ridge business community and the region'\;s economic vitality.
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