The Business Of...Tucson Metro Chamber Advocacy in Action (featuring Frank Velasquez Jr.)

This episode of "The Business Of," focuses on the Chamber's advocacy efforts in the Tucson community. Hosts: Zach Yentzer, Vice President of Business Advocacy Frank Velasquez Jr., Director of Workforce Advocacy Discussion Topics: Workforce Development: Healthcare Roundtable discussion about collaborative efforts to address workforce shortages. Importance of addressing childcare options to improve workforce participation. Call to action for healthcare and health science businesses to get involved in the Chamber's roundtables. Fair Free Transit: The Chamber's advocacy around the City of Tucson's Fair Free Transit policy. A future member engagement campaign encouraging people to join the Chamber's efforts. Key takeaways: The Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce actively addresses workforce development challenges in Tucson. Collaboration between businesses and educational institutions is crucial to address workforce shortages. Affordable childcare options are essential for supporting workforce participation. The Chamber advocates for common sense solutions to Fair Free Transit that benefit the Tucson community and businesses. Call to Action: Healthcare and health science businesses are encouraged to participate in the Chamber's roundtables. Listeners interested in supporting the Chamber's advocacy efforts are invited to become members. Additional Information: Contact Frank Velasquez Jr. for more information on workforce advocacy: [email protected]