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C
Adult Foster Care Licensing, Division of
Provides services and specialized programs for individuals who reside in adult foster care homes.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Provides services and specialized programs for individuals who reside in adult foster care homes.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Arts and Cultural Affairs, Council for
Strives to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative, cultural activity in Michigan.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Strives to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative, cultural activity in Michigan.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Child Day Care Licensing, Division of
Provides for the protection of children in child care through licensing, regulation, and technical assistance.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Provides for the protection of children in child care through licensing, regulation, and technical assistance.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Child Welfare Licensing, Division of
Conducts on-site evaluations to determine compliance with state child welfare law and licensing rules.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Conducts on-site evaluations to determine compliance with state child welfare law and licensing rules.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Commercial Services, Bureau of
Licenses, registers and certifies individuals who engage in certain Michigan commercial professions including accountancy, real estate appraisal and architecture.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Licenses, registers and certifies individuals who engage in certain Michigan commercial professions including accountancy, real estate appraisal and architecture.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Construction Codes, Bureau of
Responsible for preparing, promulgating, and updating the state construction code.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Responsible for preparing, promulgating, and updating the state construction code.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Employment Relations, Bureau of
Responsible for resolving labor disputes between public and private sector employers and employees.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Responsible for resolving labor disputes between public and private sector employers and employees.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Employment Security Board of Review
Quasi-judicial body within the Department of Consumer and Industry Services that serves as the final administrative appellate step within the unemployment compensation system.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Quasi-judicial body within the Department of Consumer and Industry Services that serves as the final administrative appellate step within the unemployment compensation system.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Energy Office
Promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan's residents, businesses and public institutions.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan's residents, businesses and public institutions.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Fire Safety, Office of
Encourages fire safety through inspections of schools, adult foster care, correctional and health facilities.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Encourages fire safety through inspections of schools, adult foster care, correctional and health facilities.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Health Services, Bureau of
Licenses, registers and regulates health service professionals in Michigan.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Licenses, registers and regulates health service professionals in Michigan.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Health Systems, Bureau of
Responsible for assuring that individuals and facilities providing health care services function in a safe and effective environment.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Responsible for assuring that individuals and facilities providing health care services function in a safe and effective environment.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Hearings, Bureau of
Centralizes and consolidates administrative law services and mediation services within the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Centralizes and consolidates administrative law services and mediation services within the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Liquor Control Commission
Controls alcoholic beverage traffic within the state of Michigan.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Controls alcoholic beverage traffic within the state of Michigan.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Policy and Legislative Affairs, Office of
Follows legislation affecting the Department of Consumer and Industry Services and its bureaus.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Follows legislation affecting the Department of Consumer and Industry Services and its bureaus.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Public Service Commission
Formulate and administers policies and regulations necessary to ensure that regulated energy and communication and transportation services are provided in an efficient, reliable and safe manner.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Formulate and administers policies and regulations necessary to ensure that regulated energy and communication and transportation services are provided in an efficient, reliable and safe manner.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Regulatory Services, Bureau of
Ensures protection to vulnerable adults and children who are receiving care from licensed agencies, facilities and homes.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Ensures protection to vulnerable adults and children who are receiving care from licensed agencies, facilities and homes.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Unemployment Agency
Administers an unemployment insurance system to ensure the economic strength of Michigan, its employers and workers.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Administers an unemployment insurance system to ensure the economic strength of Michigan, its employers and workers.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Worker's Compensation
Administers the Workers' Disability Compensation Act of Michigan in order to facilitate timely benefit payments to injured employees at a reasonable cost to employers.
www.cis.state.mi.us
Administers the Workers' Disability Compensation Act of Michigan in order to facilitate timely benefit payments to injured employees at a reasonable cost to employers.
www.cis.state.mi.us
D
Natural Resources, Department of
Responsible for the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources.
www.dnr.state.mi.us
Responsible for the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources.
www.dnr.state.mi.us
L
Library of Michigan
Promotes, advocates and consistently works to achieve the highest level of library service to the State of Michigan and its residents.
www.libofmich.lib.mi.us
Promotes, advocates and consistently works to achieve the highest level of library service to the State of Michigan and its residents.
www.libofmich.lib.mi.us
M
Agriculture, Department of
Implements laws pertaining to the production, handling and distribution of agricultural products.
www.mda.state.mi.us
Implements laws pertaining to the production, handling and distribution of agricultural products.
www.mda.state.mi.us
Aging Services System (MASS)
Online network that serves members of Michigan's aging population.
www.mdch.state.mi.us
Online network that serves members of Michigan's aging population.
www.mdch.state.mi.us
Community Health, Department of (MDCH)
Responsible for health policy and management of the state's publicly-funded health service systems.
www.mdch.state.mi.us
Responsible for health policy and management of the state's publicly-funded health service systems.
www.mdch.state.mi.us
Vital Records and Health Statistics, Division of
Provides records of births, marriages, and deaths that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state since 1867 and Michigan divorce records since 1897.
www.mdch.state.mi.us
Provides records of births, marriages, and deaths that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state since 1867 and Michigan divorce records since 1897.
www.mdch.state.mi.us
Education, Department of
Offers reports and statistics, legislation, grant and finance infomration and other educational resources.
www.mde.state.mi.us
Offers reports and statistics, legislation, grant and finance infomration and other educational resources.
www.mde.state.mi.us
Transportation, Department of
Provides information on current road projects, maps, standards and programs.
www.mdot.state.mi.us
Provides information on current road projects, maps, standards and programs.
www.mdot.state.mi.us
Family Independence Agency (FIA)
Protects children and vulnerable adults, delivers juvenile justice services, and provides support to strengthen families and individuals.
www.mfia.state.mi.us
Protects children and vulnerable adults, delivers juvenile justice services, and provides support to strengthen families and individuals.
www.mfia.state.mi.us
Michigan.org
One-stop resource for Michigan travel, tourism, career and business development information.
www.michigan.org
One-stop resource for Michigan travel, tourism, career and business development information.
www.michigan.org
Legislature
Provides bill and joint resolution information, legislative analyses, daily journals and calendars for each session day.
www.michiganlegislature.org
Provides bill and joint resolution information, legislative analyses, daily journals and calendars for each session day.
www.michiganlegislature.org
Information Network
Virtual network developed through a collaborative effort of private sector telecommunications companies, the State of Michigan, and users to share voice, video, and data.
www.min.state.mi.us
Virtual network developed through a collaborative effort of private sector telecommunications companies, the State of Michigan, and users to share voice, video, and data.
www.min.state.mi.us
S
Automotive Regulation, Bureau of
Motor vehicle consumer protection and business regulation arm of the Michigan Department of State.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Motor vehicle consumer protection and business regulation arm of the Michigan Department of State.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Elections, Bureau of
Offers election information and administration, campaign finance statements and lobbyist and casino interest registration.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Offers election information and administration, campaign finance statements and lobbyist and casino interest registration.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Registration Renewals
Online vehicle and watercraft registration renewal service.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Online vehicle and watercraft registration renewal service.
www.sos.state.mi.us
State, Department of
Offers election, historical and consumer protection information as well as driver and vehicle, and other online services.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Offers election, historical and consumer protection information as well as driver and vehicle, and other online services.
www.sos.state.mi.us
Administrative Services, Office of
Delivers services and solutions to the assist state financial, human resource and employee development processes.
www.state.mi.us
Delivers services and solutions to the assist state financial, human resource and employee development processes.
www.state.mi.us
Auditor General, Office of the
Conducts post financial and performance audits of state government operations.
www.state.mi.us
Conducts post financial and performance audits of state government operations.
www.state.mi.us
Children's Ombudsman, Office of
Investigates complaints about children in Michigan's child welfare system.
www.state.mi.us
Investigates complaints about children in Michigan's child welfare system.
www.state.mi.us
Design and Construction, Office of
Provides design, construction, and management services to improve facilities, workplaces, properties and environments.
www.state.mi.us
Provides design, construction, and management services to improve facilities, workplaces, properties and environments.
www.state.mi.us
Financial Management, Office of
Provides financial management and financial reporting practices throughout the state government.
www.state.mi.us
Provides financial management and financial reporting practices throughout the state government.
www.state.mi.us
Gaming Control Board
Responsible for licensing and regulating the conduct of private commercial casino gaming activities in Michigan.
www.state.mi.us
Responsible for licensing and regulating the conduct of private commercial casino gaming activities in Michigan.
www.state.mi.us
Lottery, Michigan
Offers winning numbers, games and promotions, regional offices and information on charitable gaming.
www.state.mi.us
Offers winning numbers, games and promotions, regional offices and information on charitable gaming.
www.state.mi.us
Management and Budget, Department of
Interdepartmental service and management agency responsible for providing systems development, procurement, retirement, employee benefits programs, and office support services to state agencies.
www.state.mi.us
Interdepartmental service and management agency responsible for providing systems development, procurement, retirement, employee benefits programs, and office support services to state agencies.
www.state.mi.us
Project Management, Office of
Assists the State of Michigan government agencies in managing and monitoring their information technology projects.
www.state.mi.us
Assists the State of Michigan government agencies in managing and monitoring their information technology projects.
www.state.mi.us
Purchasing, Office of
Prepares specifications and procures goods and services required for the operation of the Executive Branch of state government.
www.state.mi.us
Prepares specifications and procures goods and services required for the operation of the Executive Branch of state government.
www.state.mi.us
Retirement Services, Office of
Oversees the retirement systems for judges, public school employees, state employees and state police.
www.state.mi.us
Oversees the retirement systems for judges, public school employees, state employees and state police.
www.state.mi.us
State Budget, Office of the
Responsible for the development and recommendation of the executive budget, as well as the presentation of the budget to the legislature and implementation of the budget after enactment.
www.state.mi.us
Responsible for the development and recommendation of the executive budget, as well as the presentation of the budget to the legislature and implementation of the budget after enactment.
www.state.mi.us
State Chief Information Officer
Identifies and integrates technology with the business needs of the state.
www.state.mi.us
Identifies and integrates technology with the business needs of the state.
www.state.mi.us
Vehicle and Travel Services
Strives to provide cost effective, timely, and safe transportation for the people of Michigan.
www.state.mi.us
Strives to provide cost effective, timely, and safe transportation for the people of Michigan.
www.state.mi.us
Guide to Michigan State Agencies
Use Michigan state agencies for information vital to your business
By Patti Richards, Free Lance Writer, PGWRites Communications
State agencies in Michigan also provide direct access to people looking for work. MI state agencies work to connect business owners with quality people looking for jobs in the state of Michigan.
Michigan legislative agencies keep both consumers and business owners safe by making sure employers and employees keep standards set by law makers in the areas of hygiene, safe food handling, on the job safety and drug free workplace requirements. Business owners know Michigan state agencies are there to protect citizens. Business owners use the Michigan state agency listing to:
1. Find and keep quality employees from Michigan state employment agencies.
2. Stay up to date on codes and requirements for employee and customer health and safety.
3. Maintain a high level of service in the tourism industry through the Michigan state tourism agency.
4. Keep current on employee drug testing requirements through the MI state agencies against substance abuse.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Use Michigan state employment agencies to find potential employees
During tough economic times, business owners face the challenge of finding quality employees. The Michigan state employment office helps bridge the gap between qualified employees looking for jobs in their field and employers needing to fill crucial positions.
I recommend: Visit Michigan Works or the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth websites for current information on persons seeking employment.
Keep up with health and safety codes from the appropriate Michigan state agencies
No business owner wants a negative report from the Michigan health department, especially if you're in food service or the health industry. Take time to check for code violations before you get a citation from a Michigan state agency.
I recommend: Find health code related information at the Michigan Department of Community Health and safety information from the Michigan division of OSHA.
Get information about tourism trends from the MI state agencies on tourism
One of Michigan's cash generators is tourism. Using reports from different tourism agencies helps business owners plan and attract tourists throughout the year.
I recommend: Visit Pure Michigan or the West Michigan Tourist Association for information on tourism trends in Michigan.
Do appropriate background checks through Michigan state law enforcement agencies
Let's face it; no business owner wants to hire an employee with a criminal record unless they have an opportunity to make an informed decision. Thorough background investigations through the state help business owners make good choices when hiring people with a challenging background.
I recommend: Connect with the Michigan Department of Corrections and ICHAT, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool of the Michigan Department State Police for information on criminal background checks for potential employees.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • If you're not sure which agency you need for answers to your business questions, ask for more information about Michigan state agencies. Michigan state agencies regularly refer business owners' questions to the appropriate department.
