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Detroit Regional Defense Coalition (DRDC) formed to strengthen Southeast Michigan’s defense and aerospace sectors
DETROIT, Mich. (August 28, 2025) – The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), in collaboration with the county executives of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), has launched the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition (DRDC)...
New Defense Projects Land in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Regional Partnership is closing out the year strong with three major defense project wins—AJG Aerospace, American Rheinmetall, and Veptos—reinforcing the Detroit Region’s growing role in defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. ...
Agoria Delegation Visits Detroit Region
The Business Development team hosted our annual automotive delegation from Germany, Belgium, and Austria this month. This year’s visit brought together 14 innovative companies to share technologies and explore collaboration opportunities with Detroit’s OEMs and...
Destination: Detroit
Decision-makers descend on Detroit to shape the future of mobility, manufacturing and more The Detroit region has become a hub for intelligent conversations and strategic planning discussions for business leaders, decision-makers, government officials and more...
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Battery Show Reception with Gresham Smith
Last week, the Detroit Regional Partnership and Gresham Smith hosted the Battery Show Reception at the Beacon in downtown Detroit. The event included a wonderful evening of networking, an informative panel on Michigan’s rapidly growing battery sector, and special...
Five Reasons Why the Detroit Region is Leading Advanced Manufacturing
The Detroit Region is a global leader in advanced manufacturing—whether it’s automotive or aerospace, we have the talent, institutional knowledge, and industry network to produce the technology of the future. Here are five reasons that demonstrate why advanced...
Business Development Team Travels Globally and Domestically in September
This September, the DRP Business Development team traveled to Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and Las Vegas to meet with companies interested in the Detroit Region. Read about highlights and details from the team's travels below. Japan & SEMICON Alan...
Your Guide to Attracting and Retaining the Detroit Region’s Top Talent
The competition to find top talent in the Detroit Region can be fierce, but finding the right fit for your company doesn’t have to be difficult. The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), in collaboration with HR Collaborative, created a comprehensive benefits guide...
Seven Facts Show Why the Detroit Region is a Mobility Leader
The Detroit Region has long stood at the forefront of the automotive and mobility industry. The level of innovation needed to put – and keep – the world on wheels takes talent and know-how. It also requires a broad network of manufacturers and suppliers that...
Detroit Regional Partnership Accredited by the International Economic Development Council
DETROIT, Mich. (September 15, 2025) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the Detroit Regional Partnership has been recognized as one of 92 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development...
Gov. Whitmer Announces 450 New Jobs in Michigan, Visits Rheinmetall AG in Germany to Bring Jobs Back Home
Originally posted by the MEDC MUNICH, Germany – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined American Rheinmetall in announcing their latest $31.7 million investment in Michigan, creating 450 new jobs. The governor was with leaders of American Rheinmetall and...





