Treasury Talk Podcast

Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Alyson Hayden for a thought-provoking discussion on state bonds and credit ratings. Alyson is the director of the Bureau of State and Authority Finance which manages the various bonding and debt programs overseen by the Michigan Department of Treasury.  Bonding and credit ratings are tied to growing Michigan’s infrastructure and to our state’s con...

Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Office Director Chris Harkins as they discuss how the FY24 budget will affect Michiganders.    The bipartisan budget funds programs and services that will benefit residents, while delivering targeted tax relief and investments to improve the lives of the people of our great state. This budget follows through on Governor Whitmer’s plan...

Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks 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 employees and customers. In addition to encouraging employees to be their best selves and d...

Join host MI State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest,  MET Executive Director Diane Brewer to learn how your company can recruit & retain employees at NO EXTRA COST by offering them a Michigan college savings plan. RESOURCES Michigan Education Trust (MET)  Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP)  Michigan Advisor Plan (MAP)

April is Financial Literacy Month , and financial know-how is vitally important for Michigan's children, young adults, families, and senior citizens.  In addition, having a population of informed, financially-empowered individuals benefits our economy and has long-reaching impact on us all. In this episode, Treasurer Eubank's guest is Brian Rakovitis , director of Economic Inclusion at t...

Join host Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, State Budget Director Chris Harkins for insight designed to help small business owners guide and grow their companies in Michigan’s changing economy.  Director Harkins touches on talent and workforce development, and on budget recommendations for funding centered on economic development.  When Michigan’s economy is strong, small businesses thrive!...

Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and her guest, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury’s Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis Eric Bussis , as they discuss all-new information that may provide small business owners with direction as they look ahead at Michigan’s economy.  RESOURCES The Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) economic forecast documents

Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Treasury's Scott Lonberger , director of the Tax Administration Services Bureau, on end-of-year tax preparation tips benefitting small businesses and entrepreneurs. TAX RESOURCES for Your Small Business Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center (IRS) Michigan Treasury Online (sign up for an MTO account to file, pay, and manage your...

State of Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks talks with Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency Director Zaneta Adams about the BIG small business benefits of becoming a Veteran-Friendly Employer. RESOURCES for Veterans, and for Your Small Business: Employment Assistance for Veterans Resources for Veterans: CALL 1-800-642-4838.  Learn more about the Veteran-Friendly Employer Program (VFE) Questions about t...

Join Michigan's State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and Michigan Treasury’s Ryan McElhone to learn how to protect your business’s reputation and bottom line. CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES: Secure your identity Safeguard your business CISA Cybersecurity Small Business ESSENTIALS   CISA Small Business ACTION PLAN   Small Business Info Security: The Fundamentals Business ID Theft: What it Is & How to...