Planning and Development

Business Assistance Services 
Resources are available here for local businesses, where you can meet with an experienced business consultant at the Business Center, and access many information and expert resources at no or minimal charge.

Planning and Economic Development
Assists in preserving and strengthening the economic base and natural environment, to maintain and create sustainable and distinctive communities for the present and future citizens of Oakland County.

Classes and Workshops
Classes and workshops provided by the Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Department.

Information and Publications 
Information and publications include topics on business development, planning and environmental and census and demographics.

Business Development Services 
Discover the abundant business resources offered by Oakland County's Planning & Economic Development Services to ensure the growth and profitability of your business.

Contact Business Development Staff 
Contact information listed by staff name and title with a brief description of their responsibilities.

Emerging Sectors
Identifies industry and technology sectors that have high growth rates and seeks out businesses in those sectors that might be ready to expand into Oakland County.

Land Use Program
The Land Use Program creates annual land use maps and land use statistics of Oakland County.

Export Assistance 
Information about exporting assistance in Oakland County.

Business Disaster Planning Program 
Disaster Planning Program for businesses located in Oakland County, Michigan, who would like assistance in developing an emergency plan.

Oakland County Business Center 
View a list of services provided by consultants at the Oakland County Business Center (e.g., business start-ups and management, locating capital, monthly "business basics" workshops, etc.)

Financial Services 
Oakland County Financial Services helps businesses grow by providing access to loan programs designed specifically for expanding companies and organizations.

Oakland County Business Roundtable
Oakland County Business Roundtable provides advice to the County Executive on business, economic, and land development matters.

State of Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
State of Michigan Web site for the Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG). 

One Stop Shop

One Stop Shop Home Page
The One Stop Shop is a resource center with a wealth of information, publications and people to assist you with your business and planning activities in Oakland County.

Contact One Stop Shop 
Contact information listed by staff name and title with a brief description of their responsibilities.