For many chambers, childcare has become a key issue that chambers are tackling, including its cost, quality and availability. The childcare industry has rippling effects on workforce, and those issues were only compounded during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this moderated panel, Guy Occhiogrosso, President/CEO of the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce (Wash.), and Ananda Sweet, VP of Public Policy & Workforce Development of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber (Calif.), share their approaches, successes and barriers, along with COVID-19’s impact. Gain insights into best practices and strategies, and learn more about the variety of roles chambers can play in the early childhood support sector.