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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Kent County ranks 5th in issuing professional licenses in May

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There were five professional licenses issued in Kent County in May, a 58.3-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

LARA comprises agencies, bureaus and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation.

Licenses issued per county
RankCountyLicenses Issued this periodLicenses Issued previous period% Change
1Wayne1734-50%
2Oakland1536-58.3%
3St. Clair80Increase
4Macomb715-53.3%
5Kent512-58.3%
6Ottawa4333.3%
7Jackson330%
7Eaton3250%
7Ingham330%
7Genesee330%
11Shiawassee20Increase
11Lenawee21100%
11Otsego20Increase
11Wexford20Increase
15Ionia10Increase
15Grand Traverse15-80%
15Saginaw17-85.7%
15Oscoda10Increase
15Luce10Increase
15Lapeer12-50%
15Kalamazoo15-80%
15Berrien13-66.7%
15Livingston12-50%
15Washtenaw18-87.5%
15Chippewa10Increase

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