September is Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength of recovery, recognize the many pathways that make recovery possible, and highlight the people, organizations, and communities working to create environments where individuals can thrive.
In recognition of Recovery Month, Rathbun Insurance is proud to share that President and Partner Laura Stoken will participate in the Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace Information Exchange Virtual Series on September 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The virtual panel, Designated Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace Employer Panel, will bring together employers from across Michigan to share their experiences participating in the Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative.
Laura will join fellow panelists Alicia Norton, Director of Business Development at Winninger Fire Protection; Eric Horwood, Probation Services Supervisor with 8th District Court; and Navneet Strickland, Pain Management Nurse Practitioner at Henry Ford Hospital St. John. The conversation will be moderated by Nicki Gabel, Program Manager for Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace.
During the panel, employers will share their motivations for seeking Recovery Friendly Workplace designation, the benefits they have experienced through the journey, and the positive impact this work can have on employees and workplace culture.
Rathbun Insurance became a designated Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace in 2025 as part of our continued commitment to creating a workplace where employees are supported as whole people. For us, being recovery friendly means helping reduce stigma, increasing awareness and resources, and building a workplace culture rooted in compassion, connection, and support.
We believe employers have an important role to play in supporting individuals in recovery and creating workplaces where people have the opportunity to succeed. We are grateful to the Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative for bringing employers together to learn from one another and continue strengthening this work across our state.
Please join us on September 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for this important Recovery Month conversation.
We look forward to sharing Rathbun Insurance’s experience and learning alongside other Michigan employers committed to building recovery-friendly workplaces.