Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm today unveiled Michigan Business One Stop, a program that reforms the way companies will now do business with the state of Michigan. The program provides more than 650,000 businesses across Michigan with a single source for government information and services.
"Our one-stop-shop for business represents a significant reform in how we are serving the business community," Granholm said. "We've streamlined our operations and created a single point of entry to state government for businesses that call Michigan home or those looking to establish a presence in our state."
Michigan Business One Stop is an online service that guides users who want to start, operate or expand a business. Business owners can apply for or renew permits and licenses, file annual reports and pay unemployment taxes, or any other fees they are subject to under state law. Information is shared across state departments with one, easy e-payment system, and the site provides businesses information about transaction status in a new, paperless environment. In addition to the new web site, the program offers:
- A staffed consolidated call center housed in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) with expanded weekday hours designed to answer questions and help businesses obtain information and services
- Michigan business ombudsman who will lead a team at the MEDC to assess business issues and mediate solutions to help both businesses and state agencies move forward in a coordinated fashion. Gregory A. Sando was recently hired to serve as the ombudsman.
