Grow Your Business in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Region is a hub of global business–where industry drives innovation and companies know they can grow
Our Signature Initiatives
The Detroit Regional Partnership leads several major economic development programs in the Detroit Region. VIP by DRP simplifies the site selection process by cataloging development-ready properties in the region, while GEM is an initiative to accelerate the growth of the region’s advanced mobility sector–fueled by a $52.2 million grant from the EDA. Together, these programs are driving the Detroit Region into the future.
Fast Facts
State for Automotive R&D
and Production
U.S. Metro for Total
Engineering Talent
U.S. Metro for Tech Talent
Cost vs. Quality
State for Venture Capital
Growth
Lowest Cost of Living Index
Among the Most Populous
U.S. Metros
U.S. Metro for Manufacturing
Assemblers and Die Makers
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Our Impact
Our work helps market, grow, and support the region for generations to come. In 2023 alone, the Detroit Regional Partnership secured 22 international and domestic companies, bringing over 3,200 jobs and $1.2 billion in investment to the Detroit Region. Additionally, our work created a total economic impact for our region of $2.4 billion invested, more then 10,000 jobs created. Watch our annual impact video to see our work in action.
Gov. Whitmer Announces Up to 242 Quality Jobs Coming to Detroit and Grayling Township, Making Key Investments in Automotive Industry, Defense Leadership
Press release issued by the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of investments...
Detroit to Host International Economic Development Council Annual Meeting in 2025
A message from Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership President & CEO The International Economic Development Council announced it will be hosting its 2025...
Detroit Regional Partnership Recognized as Economic Development Organization of the Year
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) was named Economic Development Organization of the Year this week by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), which is the...
The Detroit Region’s Economic Momentum Continues, but Some Equity Gaps Persist
Key Takeaways Gross domestic product (GDP) in the Detroit Region has reached a peak in 2022 from the past five years, outpacing national growth rates. Employment, educational...
Proximity Matters
Our centralized location right on the border of the United States and Canada provides unparalleled access to both countries’ markets–with half of their combined population within just a 10-hour or one-day drive.
