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.
The Detroit Regional Partnership helps companies and site selectors succeed
Single Point
of Contact
Connect with our vast network of resources and partners through one convenient contact
Selecting
Your Site
Consult with our team about available real estate to find the perfect site for your project
Project
Management
Overcome any challenges your project may face with help from our team of experts
Regional
Data
Request information and access verified data about the Detroit Region’s business ecosystem
Market
Visits
Explore the Detroit Region virtually or in person to experience life in our community
Securing
Incentives
Discover local incentive programs and negotiate a comprehensive package with our help
Assessing
Talent
Learn about our region’s skilled talent pool directly from our workforce community
Private Service
Provider Connections
Network with technical experts who can assist with your project’s legal and financial issues
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
Angela Ladetto, DRP Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Intelligence, Elected Board Chair for the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER)
Angela Ladetto, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Intelligence for the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) was elected as the chair of the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER)
DRP 2023 Annual Meeting Photos
DRP hosted our Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Shinola Hotel. We had a wonderful time celebrating the successes of 2022 and discussing how DRP and our partners can continue to promote, grow, and market the Detroit Region.
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 500 Jobs, Up to $400 Million Investment from Norway’s Nel Hydrogen
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen is establishing an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Michigan. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of up to $400 million and create more than 500 good-paying clean energy manufacturing jobs that build on Michigan’s leadership in the hydrogen space.