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
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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
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Assemblers and Die Makers
Detroit Region News
The Detroit Region: The Smart Choice for Business Growth
At the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), we are committed to supporting your company at every step of the journey—beginning with a deep understanding of the many advantages our region provides, and continuing with the successful execution of your project. Over the past five years, we have guided over 1,200 global companies through their U.S. expansion plans, and helped more than 120 choose the Detroit region for their next major operations. This success is a direct reflection of the region’s unique strengths and our dedicated team’s ability to support businesses in achieving their goals.
The Detroit Region’s Top Industries
From the boom in clean energy investments to the rapidly evolving mobility industry, the Detroit Region saw exciting changes in its key industries over the past year. Below is a...
Lean Into Mobility AI and Future-proof the Detroit Region’s Economy
Originally published in the Detroit Regional Chamber's Detroiter Magazine By Bernard Swiecki and Naseeb Souweidane The mobility sector is in the midst of a historic...
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Establishing Innovation Fund, R&D Tax Credit to Unleash Entrepreneurship, Lower Costs for Businesses, Create Jobs
Originally published by Michigan Executive Office of the Governor LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed five bipartisan bills to establish the Michigan...
Sneaky Good: Three Industries Detroit Doesn’t Get Enough Credit For
The Detroit Region’s reputation as the global epicenter of mobility is well earned and supported by dynamic automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. However, Detroit is so...
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.
