STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK EPIC will pursue these strategic priorities by: Leadership & Education Increasing the business community’s awareness of the importance of early care and education and engagement efforts • Guiding public will efforts through leadership, idea generation, and solution implementation • Collaborating with EPIC Members and business organizations through events and communications to promote education and action Child Care Infrastructure Engaging employers in solutions that meet the infrastructure, capital, and workforce needs for sustainability and the provision of child care and early education services • Promoting access to affordable child care real estate and facilities • Fostering public/private partnerships that support investments in early childhood and infrastructure Workforce Helping employers attract and retain the best workforce, while supporting environments that enable families and children to thrive • Supporting businesses and communities in improving access to quality, affordable child care through tailored consulting and advising • Offering resources and technical expertise that lead to implementation of family friendly policies that work for both employers and employees Policy Shaping and advancing policies that support EPIC’s strategic priorities and programs • Engaging business leaders for testimony, op-eds, and legislation advocacy • Informing regulation (rule) and public funding Internal Mission Support Building a strong and sustainable organization • Recruiting, maintaining, and supporting a broad base of members • Strengthening and diversifying the Board of Directors • Increasing and diversifying revenue sources • Developing staff capacity and capability 711 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205 303-319-3350 www.ColoradoEPIC.org @2020. EPIC. All rights reserved.