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*Inclusive Environments "and Your Small Business"*

*Tune in to Treasury Talk with your host, Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks*

Join host State Treasurer?*Rachael Eubanks [ [link removed] ]*?and her guest,?*Ashley Kuykendoll*, director of Treasury?s Recruitment, Development, & Inclusion Division, to understand how a business owner can begin to build and grow an inclusive environment by taking the time to evaluate and remove unintended barriers for customers.

In addition to "encouraging employees to be their best selves and do their best work? in a fair and just workplace, diversity and inclusion have added benefits. Ensuring that a product or website is available to ALL people will contribute to a greater consumer base, higher product sales, and increased profit margins for your business! ?

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*Treasurer Rachael Eubanks*

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Podcast host Rachael Eubanks [ [link removed] ] was appointed as Michigan's 47th State Treasurer by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in January of 2019. Treasurer Eubanks is committed to building Treasury's culture of service to Michiganders through continuous improvement and employee engagement, which are the foundation of Treasury's mission to provide fair and efficient financial services to all taxpayers for the long-term fiscal health and stability of our state.



*Treasury Recruitment, Development, & Inclusion Director Ashley Kuykendoll*

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Ashley Kuykendoll is the Recruitment, Development, and Inclusion director for the Michigan Department of Treasury. Through her work, she has developed and implemented a plan that celebrates inclusion through equality, dignity, diversity and respect for all. Ashley completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and received her Master of Business Administration from Davenport University. She began her professional career working in the Financial Industry before transitioning to state government and has significant experience with navigating corporate structures as a minority. Ashley serves with the leadership focusing on recruitment and retention, professional development, cultural awareness, and strategic planning for the Department of Treasury. A native of Detroit, Ashley enjoys helping others strive for success in their various career aspirations.



*RESOURCES*


* Wordstream (2022):?11 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources for Small Businesses [ [link removed] ]


* S. Chamber of Commerce (2021):?6 Small Business Owners on Making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Part of Their Business Plan [ [link removed] ]


* Harvard Business Review (2022):?Data-Driven Diversity [ [link removed] ]


* Treasury Talk TAKE-AWAY:? Podcast Summary of First Steps Forward [ [link removed] ]

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