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Strategies to Consider When Recruiting Talent Engineering Consultants
Recruiting top-tier talent engineering consultants is becoming a strategic priority for companies that want to deliver high-quality technical projects on time and at scale. With industries shifting rapidly and innovation cycles shortening, employers need more than...
Site Selection Solutions Crucial for Expanding Your Business
Choosing the right location is one of the most strategic decisions a business can make during expansion. A well-chosen site improves visibility, enhances operational efficiency, and positions the company for sustainable growth. In contrast, a poorly selected location...
Types of Mobility Development Projects You Should Know About
As Detroit continues to evolve into a hub for innovation and advanced transportation, mobility development projects are playing a central role in shaping its economic future. Known historically as the Motor City, Detroit has embraced a broader vision of mobility—one...
How Land Planning Consultants Can Help With Your Next Big Project
Embarking on a large-scale development project can be an overwhelming task, especially when considering the intricacies of zoning laws, environmental regulations, and land utilization. This is where the expertise of our land planning consultants becomes invaluable....
Three Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Land for Development
Purchasing land for development can be an exciting venture that promises great rewards. However, it is also fraught with potential pitfalls that can turn your dream project into a financial nightmare. Understanding the common mistakes to avoid can save you both time...
Key Business Expansion Strategies for Small Businesses
In today's competitive market, small businesses must continuously explore avenues for growth to ensure long-term success. Expanding a business not only boosts revenue but also builds brand recognition and creates a more robust market presence. However, determining the...
Connecting With Companies Looking to Expand in North America
There’s no better direct marketing for the Detroit Region than meeting with companies looking to expand in North America, especially those in industry sectors that play to the Region’s strengths. This spring the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) has hit trade and...
Detroit Regional Partnership Appoints Robert G. Riney as Chairman of Board of Directors
DETROIT, Mich. (June 3, 2025) – The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), an economic development organization (EDO) focused on marketing and growing the 11-county Detroit Region, has appointed Robert G. Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health, as Chairman of the...
Selling Industrial Properties Requires Getting Your Hands in the Dirt
Selling a vacant industrial property is a lengthy and oftentimes costly process. It requires knowing the strengths and weaknesses of a property and then ensuring the right purchaser sees it – but before all of that, it requires getting your hands in the dirt. That is...
Strengthening Cross-Border Water Innovation: AquaAction Expands to the United States
Washington, D.C. – May 12, 2025 – AquaAction is making waves in water innovation with the official launch of its U.S. headquarters at Bedrock’s Urban Tech Xchange (UTX) in Detroit, Michigan. President Soula Chronopoulos unveiled the expansion at the SelectUSA...
Detroit Regional Partnership Reports Attracting More Than $9.4B in Investment and 36,500 Jobs, Celebrates Successful First Five Years
Since 2020, the DRP has helped attract 121 projects that created an estimated $9.4 billion in investment and more than 36,500 jobs.
Looking Back on Five Top Projects Since 2020
Since 2020, the DRP has secured more than 100 project wins that are expected to create nearly $9 billion in investment and 33,000 jobs in the 11-county Detroit Region.
Detroit Region: Talent and Investment Guide
The Detroit Region: Talent and Investment Guide serves as a proof point for positive data, success stories, and insights in Detroit.
Gov. Whitmer Announces Support for 700+ New Jobs in Health Care, Mobility
Governor Whitmer announced 700 new jobs in healthcare and mobility, with the Piston Group and Pulse Primary Care’s new projects.
Governor Whitmer Announces 167 New Jobs, Nearly $55 Million in Capital Investment in Wayne, Oakland Counties
Nearly $55 million in capital investment and 167 new good-paying jobs are coming to Wayne and Oakland counties.
The Detroit Region’s Top Industries
The Detroit Region is more than mobility and automotive. Detailed is a full picture of the industries that run the Detroit Region.
Lean Into Mobility AI and Future-proof the Detroit Region’s Economy
The mobility sector in the Detroit Region has a unique opportunity to benefit from the application of AI.
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Establishing Innovation Fund, R&D Tax Credit to Unleash Entrepreneurship, Lower Costs for Businesses, Create Jobs
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed five bipartisan bills today that will establish an R&D tax credit and the Michigan Innovation Fund.
Sneaky Good: Three Industries Detroit Doesn’t Get Enough Credit For
Here are three industries Detroit does not get enough credit for, despite serving as a national leader in each sector.
5 Detroit attractions get coveted 3-star rating as Michelin debuts travel guide to city
The MICHELIN Guide has officially recognized Detroit with a Green Guide, which highlights the top destinations and attractions for travelers.