Michigan – The Official website of the Wolverine State.

Michigan Business One Stop – A State maintained website offering a vast array of resources and tools to help you start and operate a business in Michigan. From tips on writing a business plan to financing your business; create scenarios for starting different types of businesses and learn the state requirements for getting started, including costs and time frames. No phone calls. No hassles. No commitment.

The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) - Is the Feet on the Street serving small business.  Last year the SBTDC statewide network provided counseling, training and market research assistance to nearly 16,000 small businesses in Michigan. 

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDoT) – Michigan Department of Transportation is responsible for planning, designing, and operating streets, highways, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads and ports. Find out more about lane closures, roads, construction, aeronautics, highways, road work and travel in Michigan.

Michigan Traffic Counts – Get Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts for state & county roadways.

MDoT Maps – Michigan Department of Transportation website offering free city, state and local municipality maps in an easily downloadable .pdf format.

Michigan Department of Agriculture - Module 8: A HACCP Principles Guide for Operators of Food Establishments at-the Retail Level.

Michigan Liquor Control Commission - Regulatory agency provides legislative updates, online liquor control code and related laws, access to forms and publications.

Licensing & Permits – A state maintained website offering links to business licenses, Professional Licenses, Construction Permits, etc.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - Welcome to the Michigan Advantage, where you'll discover all the advantages of doing business in Michigan: innovative economic development tools, highly-skilled workforce, world-class universities, beautiful communities and a 21st century infrastructure.

Michigan State University Extension –ServSafe® Food Safety - This 16-hour certification program provides food managers with thorough training in all areas of food safety relevant to the food service industry.  Upon successful completion of an exam, managers will receive a certificate verifying that they are a certified ServSafe® Food Protection Manager. 

SCORE Chapter 18 DETROIT  - Is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business in Southeast Michigan.  SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). 

The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association (DMBA) - Was established in 1836 by a group of prominent Detroit area attorneys. Its stated purpose was to create a forum that would allow lawyers and judges to improve the administration and quality of justice in their community through education, dialogue, and community activities. The DMBA currently serves the legal community of Southeastern Michigan by providing services, products, and information essential to the successful, ethical practice of law.

Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce - Whether you're interested in Lapeer, Michigan as a place in which to live, work or build your business, the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce has the information you want and need.

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DTE Energy - Providing gas and electric utility services to 2.7 million Michigan homes and businesses, and energy-related services to businesses and industries nationwide.

Detroit Water & Sewage Department - DWSD provides water service to approximately one million people in Detroit and three million people in neighboring southeastern Michigan communities throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, Washtenaw and Monroe counties.