WHY THE DETROIT REGION
Welcome to the Detroit Region
This is the place that changed how the world builds- and where the future is being built today. Innovation isn’t a chapter in our history. It is our history. It’s our way of thinking. A relentless spirit drives this region. Resilient people power it. From advanced manufacturing and mobility to engineering and design, the Detroit region continues to turn bold ideas into real-world breakthroughs. They say the world doesn’t make things anymore. Here, we never stopped.
The Detroit Region serves as a gateway for trade, manufacturing and transportation:
#1in Advanced Manufacturing
Michigan leads the Midwest for advanced manufacturers, within an 11-state Midwest region that accounts for 25% of U.S. advanced manufacturers.
#2Engineering Concentration
Engineering talent where you need it. The Detroit Region ranks #2 nationally for engineering talent concentration and #1 for industrial and mechanical engineering talent.
100+Industrial Land Sites
Accelerate your development. Explore vacant industrial sites with verified due diligence—and unlock up to $100,000 in Site Activation support.
11+Testing and Proving Assets
Develop and validate without leaving the region. Access one of the nation’s deepest mobility testing ecosystems, from closed-course proving grounds to real-world urban test environments.
Regional Facts
People Power the Region
2.6M
Strong Workforce
For decades, our people have been at the center of what makes our region run. We have more engineers and skilled trades per capita than nearly any region in America.
If it Moves, It Moves Here
$2B+
Lead in auto & mobility investment over the #2 state
The world’s automakers don’t just build cars here; they build the future of how the world moves. More auto & mobility investment has landed here than in any other state.
Get Closer to Customers
18
Fortune 1000 Headquarters
Locate within a region that is home to 18 Fortune 1000 headquarters and a dense network of global companies, suppliers and potential partners.
Resource Library
We specialize in providing verified information that’s essential to selecting the best site for your business. As your one-stop shop for entry into the Detroit Region, contact our team for a custom data package with everything from workforce statistics to industry mapping, and more.
Frequently requested resources:
Regional Overview
The Detroit Regional Overview provides a roadmap of our services, key industries, workforce, and top strengths for companies interested in expanding here.
Professional Services Guide
This guide features a curated network of trusted professional service firms in the Detroit Region, featuring their capabilities and contact information.
Mapping Portal
The mapping portal visualizes population, talent and workforce demographics, investments, and more in the Detroit Region.