The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked For Telephone Numbers

Better Business Bureau:	1-248-223-9400
Newspapers:	Argus Press (daily) (989)725-5136 Independent (bi-weekly) (989)723-1118
Phone #’s of other Chambers:	Chamber Directory Book in Chamber office
SATA Transportation:	(989)729-2687
Shiawassee Council on Aging:	(989)723-8875
Shiawassee County Clerk’s Office:	(989)743-2279
Secretary of State:	(888) 767-6424
Steam Railroading Institute:	(989)725-9464
Social Security Office:	(989)723-1684

General Questions:

Where do I vote?

County Clerk
(can tell you what location you vote at based on what precinct you reside in)

I’m new to the area, where can I get info?

Secretary of State (license), County Clerk (voting), Chamber (info on businesses, Find It Guide, maps, phone books)

Does Owosso do recycling?

At this time you may take newspapers to a parked semi-truck in VG’s Supermarket parking lot. Other recyclers are Premier Recyclng (989-723-2566) and Mother Earth Recycling (090-413-2374).

Does the chamber still have the classified ads on the Internet?

No, they were taken over by Michigan Online @720-6000 or www.michonline.net

Is there a local internet provider?

A full list of providers is found here.

Business Questions:

Where can I get a DBA?

County Clerk’s Office

Do I need a license to do business?

No-retail businesses need a sales tax license and certain trades /professions need licenses

How do I get an EIN?

Obtain from IRS 1-800-829-4933 or visit www.irs.gov

How do I write a business plan?

Contact the satellite office of the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center, located at the Chamber at (989)723-5149.

Do I have to go out of town for business/consultation help? How much does it cost?

The services of the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center, listed above, are free to residents.

Are there any free business training classes?

Yes, call (989)723-5149 for a schedule.