The Impact | February 2024 — by Frank Velasquez Jr.
Tucson Metro Chamber blog post, 2/7/2024

The Tucson Metro Chamber understands the undeniable link between accessible and affordable childcare and workforce productivity and retention. The economic impact of unreliable childcare will impose substantial and long-lasting consequences in Arizona. ReadyNation’s December 2023 study found that there is “an annual economic cost of $4.7 billion in lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.” Therefore, supporting childcare initiatives isn't merely a social good; it's a strategic move that benefits both employers and employees.