DRP Hosts Investor Happy Hour at Pine Hall
The Detroit Regional Partnership team had a wonderful time hosting our investor happy hour last week at Pine Hall! Thank you to all who joined us for an evening of networking. Photos by Jeff...
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New GEM research initiative aims to help mobility industry leaders across the Detroit Region navigate changing dynamics shaping the future of transportation
DETROIT, July 7, 2026 – The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership designed to create a smart, secure and sustainable advanced mobility industry across the Detroit Region, has launched the Detroit...
DRP Engages with Global Companies in D.C. and Detroit During May Conferences
This May, the Detroit Regional Partnership engaged directly with global companies, industry leaders, and international delegations that are helping shape the next generation of our ecosystem. From the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., to XPONENTIAL...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for 650 New Jobs Across Three Business Development Projects in Southeast Michigan
Originally published by the MEDC New Fenton Food and Beverage LLC facilities will produce component for plant-based milk alternative products OVERVIEW: The MSF Board approved a $960,000 MBDP performance-based grant for the newly formed company Fenton Food and...
XPONENTIAL Conference in Detroit Showcases Autonomous Capabilities in Aerial, Ground, and Maritime Platforms
The XPONENTIAL 2026 conference took place at Detroit’s Huntington Place during the week of May 11. Organized by Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the conference brought together companies, researchers, government agencies, and mobility...
Detroit Regional Overview Provides Guide to Investing in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Regional Partnership's Detroit Regional Overview provides a roadmap of our services, key industries, workforce, and top strengths for companies interested in expanding to the Detroit Region. Since 2019, our team has guided more than 1,200 global...
Why Economic Development Matters: Building Stronger Communities
This Economic Development Week is an opportunity to recognize the role economic growth plays in improving quality of life and attracting opportunities for our neighbors across all 11 counties of the Detroit Region. Quality of life means something different to...
Detroit’s Business Community Releases Community Engagement Playbook for Inbound Companies
DETROIT, Mich. (April 23, 2026) – The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), in collaboration with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Detroit, MiSide and SER Metro Detroit, has released a community engagement playbook for new companies moving to the Detroit...
DRP Team Focuses on Defense, Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, and Battery Industries During April Travel
This April, the Detroit Regional Partnership engaged with business leaders both in-region and across the U.S., focusing on industries that continue to shape the future of advanced manufacturing, mobility, and technology. The team attended AeroDef in Boston, where...
Detroit’s STAR Talent Advantage: A Regional, Skills-First Approach to Economic Development
The Detroit metropolitan area offers a strong and underutilized talent pool: more than 1 million workers in the Greater Detroit labor force are STARs - workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a bachelor’s degree. Representing over half of the...
DRP Strengthens Battery Industry Ties in South Korea and Connects with Site Selectors in the U.S. in March
March was an active month for the Detroit Regional Partnership team as we continued global outreach and relationship-building efforts to attract investment and job creation to the Detroit Region. Strengthening Battery Industry Ties in South Korea The month began...
