Business

Washtenaw County offers numerous services to businesses operating within its borders; helping to supporting our vibrant and diverse economy.

Acceleration, Attraction & Retention Services

• Brownfield Redevelopment
• MEDC Business Assistance
• New Enterprise Forum
• SPARK Business Services

Business Advising & Counseling

• Ann Arbor SPARK
• Economic Development Resources including Incentives, Grants, Loans and Venture Capital (PDF)
• SCORE
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Site Selection & Available Properties

• Ann Arbor SPARK Regional Data
• City of Ypsilanti
• CPIX
• Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority
• Zoom Prospector

Talent, Training & Recruitment Services

• Ann Arbor SPARK
• Michigan Works! Southeast

Business Identification & Licenses

• State of Michigan

Local

Please contact the City or Township for license requirements.

• Business Names, Sole Proprietorships, Co-Partnerships, Employer Identification Numbers

Property & Tax Information

• Deeds Document Search and Retrieval
• Property Tax Estimator
• Tax Foreclosed Property Auctions

Local, State & Federal Procurement Information

• County Open Bids
• County Vendor Registration
• County Local Vendor Preference Information
• State
• Federal

Building Permits & Inspections

• Building Inspection (applies to a limited number of jurisdictions)
• Environmental Permits
• Restaurant Inspection
• Smoke-free Businesses
• Storm water Rules

Chambers of Commerce

• Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber
• Chelsea Area
• Dexter Area
• Milan Area
• Northfield Area
• Saline Area

Stewardship (Get Involved)

• Business Recycling Resources
• Community Partners for Clean Streams
• Waste Knot Program