Ann Arbor Times

Two hearing aid dealer licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kalamazoo County during the second quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year, according to data provided by the department.

No hearing aid dealer licenses were issued in Kalamazoo County during the same quarter of the previous year.

LARA comprises several agencies, bureaus and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation.

Types of Licenses Issued	Licenses Issued in Q2 2021	Licenses Issued in Q2 2020	% Change
Hearing Aid Dealer	0	0	--
Hearing Aid Salesperson	0	0	--
Hearing Aid Trainee	2	0	Increase

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