Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Site Selectors Guild

Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Site Selectors Guild   Earlier this month, the Detroit Regional Partnership partnered with the Site Selectors Guild and Michigan Economic Development Corporation to host national site selectors from various industry sectors...

Exploring the Mobility & Automotive Industry Cluster

Exploring the Mobility & Automotive Industry Cluster   CLUSTER INTRO: The Detroit Regional Partnership's (DRP) seven-industry cluster program received the C2ER Research Award for Project Impact in its first year. In keeping with current industry trends,...

Lordstown Motors Establishing Research & Development Facility in Farmington Hills

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan continues to claim its position as the automotive capital of the world with the announcement by Ohio-based Lordstown Motors Corp. on plans to establish an automotive R&D center in Farmington Hills with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The project is expected to create 141 jobs.

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Unexpected Hubs Driving Automotive Economic Development

As the world pivots toward greener and more autonomous technologies, electric and autonomous vehicle (EV/AV) hubs are appearing in some surprising locales. While major tech regions like Silicon Valley are often assumed to be the frontrunners in this space,...

The New Blueprint: Business Expansion Strategies

In a rapidly changing economic landscape, a new blueprint for regional growth is emerging, one that doesn't merely rely on manufacturing and industrial might. Cities that once thrived on factories and assembly lines are now crafting a new narrative focused on...