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Why Businesses Matter

Businesses can make a big difference by shaping jobs, workplace culture, and opportunities. They can help make recovery a normal and accepted part of the community. Local retailers are also valued partners in reducing youth access.

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When local businesses engage in workplace programs and substance use coalitions, communities see significant improvements in employee health, safety, and productivity (NIH.gov)

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Business

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Why engage

Business

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Businesses are uniquely positioned to support employee health, reduce stigma, provide steady income and can help make recovery more accepted.

Access to Resources

Staff Trainings

Recovery Friendly Policies

Support Employee Initiatives

Stigma Reduction

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“Businesses are valuable partners in building a healthy community. By joining our coalition, you bring resources, expertise, skills, and influence that can strengthen efforts, support youth, engage employees, and promote shared prosperity through advocacy and community leadership.”

Quick Start: Small Steps, Big Impact

What can we do today to increase engagement with this sector?

Identify overlapping interests

Invite businesses to participate

Offer training to staff

Share resources

Increase access and employee support

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