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Friday, September 12, 2025

Kent County ranks 3rd in issuing professional licenses in June

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There were 10 professional licenses issued in Kent County in June, a 65.5-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
1Oakland1863-71.4%
2Wayne1537-59.5%
3Kent1029-65.5%
4Ottawa510-50%
5Genesee413-69.2%
5Washtenaw48-50%
5Jackson41300%
5Macomb435-88.6%
9Eaton330%
9Grand Traverse34-25%
9Berrien35-40%
9Ingham37-57.1%
13Clinton220%
13Saginaw24-50%
13Livingston24-50%
16Midland14-75%
16Bay14-75%
16Houghton10Increase
16Iron10Increase
16St. Clair15-80%
16Shiawassee10Increase
16Ionia110%
16Sanilac15-80%
16Wexford110%
16Chippewa13-66.7%
16Lenawee110%
16Monroe13-66.7%

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