There were 29 professional licenses issued in Oakland during April, a 37 percent decrease from the previous month, according to data provided by Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
12 of the licenses were licensed accountant licenses, more than any other type of professional license issued in the county in April.
LARA is composed of several agencies, bureaus and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation.
Licenses issued per county in April
| County | Licenses Issued in April | Licenses Issued in March | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 29 | 46 | -37 |
| Wayne | 19 | 20 | -5 |
| Kent | 11 | 15 | -26.7 |
| Macomb | 8 | 2 | 300 |
| Kalamazoo | 6 | 1 | 500 |
| Grand Traverse | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| Jackson | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Washtenaw | 4 | 7 | -42.9 |
| Genesee | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Ottawa | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Allegan | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Barry | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Berrien | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cass | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Mason | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Saginaw | 2 | 4 | -50 |
| Bay | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 4 | -75 |
| Charlevoix | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Chippewa | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Delta | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Eaton | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gogebic | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Ingham | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Ionia | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Isabella | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Livingston | 1 | 7 | -85.7 |
| Manistee | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Marquette | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Midland | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Missaukee | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Monroe | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Muskegon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Sanilac | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tuscola | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wexford | 1 | 2 | -50 |
