Kalamazoo Times

There were three professional licenses issued in Kalamazoo County in April, a 57.1-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.

Rank	County	Licenses Issued this period	Licenses Issued previous period	% Change
1	Kalamazoo	3	7	-57.1%
2	Washtenaw	2	4	-50%
3	Gratiot	1	0	Increase
3	Macomb	1	10	-90%
3	Kent	1	11	-90.9%

Due to data inconsistencies not all professional licenses for the area are listed.