Child care is a common theme of discussion among businesses of all levels—local, state and nationwide. For Glendale Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joshua Gunn, child care challenges for his members’ employees turn into “real time lost, real revenue lost, real productivity lost for big and small businesses. It’s a comprehensive challenge and requires a comprehensive solution.” 

The chamber and its 1,400+ members serve Glendale and its surrounding areas. From small restaurants to large multinational corporations, businesses have come together to collaborate on solutions. The Glendale Chamber of Commerce took it one step further establishing a workforce development committee. One major concern they’re addressing is how the lack of child care is impacting their businesses and their employees.

“Everybody’s a part of the business community, whether you own a business, you work at a business, you shop at a business,” Gunn said. “What happens in our economy impacts everyone. And so I think that requires us to listen to the voices of not just our 1,400-plus members, but the people they serve and the community issues that are relevant to them.”

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