In this episode, Colleen Frein, President and CEO of the Greater Mason City Chamber, shares insights into their innovative Childcare Works program, a community-driven initiative to address childcare shortages and improve workforce stability. Discover how strategic partnerships, grant funding, and community engagement can create sustainable solutions for local economic development.  Transcript and show notes found at <a href= "https://chamberchatpodcast.com/episode392">this link</a>. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. <a href= "https://chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast">chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast</a> App My Community <a href= "https://www.appmycommunity.com/chamberchat/">appmycommunity.com/chamberchat</a> Resource Development Group <a href= "https://www.rdgfundraising.com/">rdgfundraising.com</a> Swypit <a href= "http://chamberchatpodcast.com/cc">chamberchatpodcast.com/cc</a> Mike Conn Consulting <a href= "http://chamberchatpodcast.com/mikeconn">chamberchatpodcast.com/mikeconn</a>

2026 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Des Moines Partnership with Tiffany Tauscheck

This is a show for Chamber professionals (Chamber Champions) to learn about ideas so they can better serve their members and community by understanding the role of their influence. Think of it as a weekly show to deliver the kind of ideas that you would get from you your regional, state, or national association conferences.