Wayne Staub Chief Business Relations Officer | New Jersey Business & Industry Association
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A. D. Bamburg | Feb 25, 2025

Childcare investments discussed on NJBIA's 'Minding Your Business

On a recent episode of "Minding Your Business" on News 12+, Althea D. Ford, Vice President of Government Affairs at NJBIA, discussed the investments in childcare within New Jersey. The conversation with Bob Considine highlighted both the progress made and the challenges that persist in this critical sector.

Ford emphasized the foundational role of childcare in supporting all industries. "If you think about it, ultimately, childcare is the industry that undergirds every industry," she stated.

She further stressed the importance of a collective effort to ensure economic stability in New Jersey. "And so if we are wanting to be deliberate about ensuring our economic viability in the state, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach. Every individual needs to be able to contribute meaningfully to our economy; and that includes working parents."

"Minding Your Business" is a weekly television program produced by NJBIA and has received recognition for its quality content, winning seven Telly Awards over three years, including a gold award in 2024 for Interview & Talk Show category.

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