This week the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce heard from a panel of experts about the critical need for high quality, accessible child care in Maine. Turns out, it's a business issue that is everybody's business--families, employers and educators. Panelist Kim Russell, Educate Maine's Director of Special Projects, explained how caring for and educating Maine's youngest citizens is foundational for a robust workforce.
Here are two media reports of Thursday's "Eggs and Issues" breakfast:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/child-care-concerns-portland-chamber-of-commerce-maine/64174960
https://wgan.com/morning-news/eggs-issues-3-13-25/
