Event Details
December Member Meeting: HR Investigations
| Date: | December 11, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Organizer: | Southwest Montana SHRM |
| Location: | TBD |
| Price: | Free for members and non-members |
| Event Type: | Southwest Montana SHRM Hosted - Meeting |
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Child Care: A Tool for Recruitment and Retention with Tori Sproles
Presented by Tori Sproles
Join us for an important conversation on how child care is shaping workforce participation, employee retention, and the overall strength of our local economy.
This session will highlight actionable strategies employers can use to better support working parents—along with new tools and community resources available through Greater Gallatin United Way’s Child Connect Initiative.
During this presentation, we’ll explore:
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Current child care challenges facing families in our region—and their impact on workforce stability
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Practical strategies businesses can implement to support employees’ child care needs
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The launch of Child Connect, a new tool offering families real-time access to openings at licensed child care programs
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Business sponsorship opportunities that help fund gap child care scholarships and sustain the Child Connect Initiative
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Child care subsidy options employers can leverage to make child care more affordable for their teams
Tori brings over a decade of experience championing accessible, high-quality child care across our region. She has dedicated her career to supporting families and ensuring children have the strongest possible start in life. Known for her collaborative approach, Tori leads efforts to mobilize community partnerships and advance equitable early-learning solutions. Her passion lies in helping businesses adopt family-focused practices that strengthen both employees and organizations.



