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Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) released its total economic impact and job creation numbers for 2022 at its annual meeting at the Shinola Hotel.
One of the nation's most populous regions and largest economies is the Detroit Region, which has shown resiliency over the past few years. There has been positive economic output, population increase, and job growth with steady labor force participation rates.
With support from the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), three small- to medium-sized international companies are establishing their first U.S. presence in the Detroit Region as they look to expand their Industry 4.0 operations.
The company that has developed the world's first autonomous wheel, now has its first U.S. location – the Book Depository of Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central development.
Thank you for joining us at the DRP Holiday Mingle on November 30 at the offices of Warner Norcross and Judd! It was wonderful to connect with our investors and celebrate the holiday season.
ONE recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its new 659,589-square-foot gigafactory in Van Buren Township, a $1.6B investment that will bring over 2,100 jobs to the Detroit Region.
The Detroit Region's title of “Global Epicenter of Mobility” just received a huge jolt from a new gigafactory that's poised to deliver cutting-edge energy storage technology that will allow electric vehicles (EVs) to travel 600 miles on a single charge
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) recently hired Shannon Selby to oversee real estate initiatives, market local sites, and increase site readiness in the region through efforts such as the recently launched Verified Industrial Properties (VIP) program...
Reflecting on the past year, I think back to a technician with autism who had unsuccessfully applied for 800 jobs despite his college degree and impeccable credentials. It reminded me of how our team worked with the Autism Alliance of Michigan to help him apply and land a good job with a global automotive firm retooling its plant. Working with partners we helped the company hire for more than 675 jobs in one of our cities after accessing often overlooked talent pools.
One of Chicago's fastest growing companies and the nation's largest Black-owned security firm – AGB Investigative Services – has opened its first Michigan operations in the Detroit Region. It has started recruiting and hiring in the area as it looks to expand its footprint to meet growing demand for security services while offering career pathways to underrepresented communities.
The Detroit Region is a place that truly embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. As the CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, I see firsthand how multinational companies approach site selection–and why the Detroit Region consistently ranks as a top destination for global businesses. Of course, every company's needs are unique, but in my experience, these are the six core reasons that CEOs prefer the Detroit Region over other major metros.
