Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to employers to explore the linkages between these issues and to discuss how the benefits of Recovery Friendly Workplace offers solutions to these challenges.
Cost: No cost
Date/Time: April 14, 2026
Location: Virtual via Teams
Contact: Chiquita Chanay, chanays@missouri.edu or Michelle McDowell, mcdowellm@missouri.edu
If you need accommodations to support your learning, contact your instructor or the University's Office of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance to the SBDC hosting the event. The Missouri SBDC is a University of Missouri Extension partner.