Grow your business in the Detroit Region
Our team offers confidential, no-cost assistance to site selectors and companies interested in the Detroit Region. From project management to regional data, we connect you with the resources you need to bring your project to life.

The Global Epicenter of Mobility is Positioned to Equitably Advance Opportunity in the Advanced Mobility Sector.
The GEM initiative was selected as one of 21 winners of the U.S. Economic Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The GEM core partners are beginning the launch of the four-year grant program, which will support the success of local talent, businesses and entrepreneurs in the advanced mobility sector.
Featured business expansions in the Detroit Region
Pace Industries relocates their global headquarters to the Detroit Region
In 2021, the Detroit Regional Partnership helped leading die casting manufacturer Pace Industries move their headquarters to Novi—adding 60 jobs to the region. Pace Industries selected the Detroit Region because our talent-rich automotive sector is a thriving hub of major suppliers, customers, and innovators.
XL Fleet opens a new fleet electrification technology center in Wixom, Michigan
The Detroit Region continues to lead the charge for electrification in the automotive industry by attracting innovative EV companies like XL Fleet. From state incentives to talent recruitment, the Detroit Regional Partnership helped them every step of the way, supporting the creation of nearly 50 new jobs.
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The Detroit Region is a global leader in key industry clusters
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The Detroit Region is a prime location for your business to grow
The Detroit Region consists of 11 counties in southeast Michigan along the Great Lakes shoreline, conveniently situated on the border between the United States and Canada. The region’s centralized location offers unparalleled access to both the U.S. and Canadian markets—with half of their combined population within just a 10-hour drive.
Recent news
Detroit Regional Partnership Hires Automotive Expert Bernard Swiecki as GEM’s Vice President of Mobility and Research Location
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) announced it has hired Bernard Swiecki as Vice President of Mobility and Research. Swiecki will oversee industry and research work for the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM).
Norwegian Mobility Company Makes Ford’s Book Depository Its First U.S. Location
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.
Detroit Regional Partnership Hires Christine Roeder to Lead Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Initiative
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership announced it has hired Christine Roeder as Executive Vice President of the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)