Celeste Tiller Selected for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business Leads Fellowship Program Master Class on Community Child Care Solutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Celeste Tiller, Vice President - Talent & Workforce Development of the York County Regional Chamber was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants to participate in a Master Class for members of the Business Leads Fellowship Program network. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips business leaders from across the country with resources, experts, and a powerful network of peers needed to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges facing communities across America.

This Master Class is designed to equip business leaders with research, resources, and best practices to launch community-based child care solutions. The event kicked off with a two-day, in-person event on May 5-6, 2025, in Boise, ID, with virtual follow-up meetings. Throughout the Master Class, participants will meet with experts in the field, review case studies of successful community models, and build connections with other business leaders driving solutions to child care breakdown.

Celeste Tiller was selected alongside 32 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders nationwide. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation aims to equip this group with the resources to successfully navigate community child care concerns. This group will build a community of practice among the participants, which will be a resource for their professional development in service to their respective communities.

“Access to reliable, affordable childcare is more than a family issue—it’s a workforce issue,” said Celeste Tiller, Vice President-Talent & Workforce Development of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “As a regional chamber, we’re committed to partnering with business, education and community leaders to develop strategies that remove barriers to employment, support working families, and strengthen our talent pipeline.”

York County Regional Chamber

The York County Regional Chamber (YCRC) is the connection between your business and our diverse and growing community. We provide resources, advocacy, relationships, and programs to help you capitalize on our region’s strengths. As the largest chamber in our SC region, we work in partnership with over 700 businesses and organizations from Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, and York. We are CACCE accredited and powered by professional staff and a strong, diverse volunteer leadership team. Learn more about the Chamber here.