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Winning Michigan Jobs’ shares statewide support for tiered approach to job creation

A broad coalition of regional economic development professionals from across the state today testified in support of House Bills 5425-5426, which establish the Michigan Employment Opportunity Program to win new jobs and investments for communities across the state. The bipartisan effort to establish a sustainable incentive program addresses one of the main concerns identified by industry leaders who have chosen other states over Michigan recently: the lack of a competitive, consistent economic development structure that includes incentives for establishing new, well-paying jobs.

Detroit Regional Partnership: New Laws Key to Making Michigan More Economically Competitive with Other States

Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership applauded the Michigan Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer for acting on bipartisan legislation that creates a strategic site readiness program and provides $1.4 billion in funds to attract transformational projects and investment to this state and support small businesses amid the pandemic. Featured image from DRP.

Detroit Region a Finalist in the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Set to Compete for up to $100 Million

Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) announced that it has successfully applied for a $500,000 planning grant and advanced to Phase 2 of the Economic Development Administration's $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. A coalition led by the DRP will compete as one of 60 nationwide finalists for up to $100 million per grantee in American Rescue Plan Act funds for transformational economic programs that grow new industries or scale existing ones. Featured image from DRP.

Atlanta Fleet Telematics Company Establishing Tech Center in Sylvan Lake, Michigan

Final Mile Corporation today announced the opening of a new manufacturing and fleet service logistics center in Sylvan Lake, Michigan for its TeleTruck Division. Featured image from Final Mile Corporation.

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Global Auto Supplier Yanfeng Employs 675+ at Retooled Highland Park Plant with Support from Detroit Regional Partnership

Following a $30-million capital investment, global automotive supplier Yanfeng announced it has exceeded its initial hiring goals and now employs more than 675 employees at its..

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Call for Passage of Michigan Employment Opportunity…

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Call for Passage of Michigan Employment Opportunity Program Bill includes tiers to help attract transformational projects to smaller counties DETROIT (August 25, 2021) – Today, the Economic Development Leaders for...

Detroit Regional Partnership hires three new team members

Detroit Regional Partnership New Team Members to Help Expand Business Development and Retention Services, Prospect Engagement Organization adds talent solutions director, lead generation and market strategist, marketing manager as it serves as single point of...

Canadian Company Using Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Food Waste Coming to Southfield in First U.S. Location

Canadian Company Using Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Food Waste Coming to Southfield in First U.S. Location Detroit Regional Partnership along with Southfield, Oakland County, and LTU's Centrepolis Accelerator collaborate to bring Savormetrics' R & D and...

Leading Die-Casting Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Novi

Leading Die-Casting Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Novi Detroit Regional Partnership along with Novi, Oakland County, and MEDC collaborate to help Pace Industries bring new headquarters to region, creating more than 60 jobs DETROIT – (June 23, 2021) – North...

New Online Detroit Regional Dashboard Provides Data to Align Nonprofit Efforts to Drive Prosperity and Equity

Detroit Regional Partnership and Detroit Regional Chamber Launch Tool to Track Progress, Change DETROIT – (April 27, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Regional Partnership launched an online dashboard containing key economic and social metrics...

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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