News Archive
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 to...
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 support a...
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 Rheinmetall...
Gov. Whitmer Welcomes New Regional Headquarters for Astemo Americas
Originally published by Michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Welcomes New Regional Headquarters for Astemo Americas The project will create 200 jobs, retain 175, and invest $95 million SAWA, JAPAN – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated a $95 million investment from...
Detroit Regional Partnership Verified Industrial Properties Program Honored with RACER’s 2025 Edge Award for Advancing Redevelopment of Former GM Properties
Shannon Selby, Vice President of Real Estate was honored to accept The RACER Trust’s 2025 RACER’s Edge Award on behalf of The Detroit Regional Partnership for the Verified Industrial Properties Program (VIP BY DRP) recently at the National Brownfields Conference 2025...
Detroit Regional Partnership’s Shannon Selby Honored with Linda Garczynski Brownfields Person of the Year Award for Brownfield Leadership
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) is proud to announce that Shannon Selby, Vice President of Real Estate, was recognized with the Linda Garczynski Brownfields Person of the Year Award at the Phoenix Awards during the 2025 National Brownfields Training Conference...
Expert Insights Project Helps Companies with Setting Pay Scale
The right pay scale can be the difference between attracting or losing top talent. In today’s competitive labor market, setting the right pay scale isn’t just a budgeting exercise — it can create a strategic advantage. Companies entering the Detroit region must...
Thank You for Attending DRP’s Expert Insights Happy Hour!
The Detroit Regional Partnership hosted its Expert Insights Happy Hour on July 15 at the Madison Building in downtown Detroit. We had a wonderful time connecting with our investors and friends and listening to an informative panel on best practices for retaining and...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for 110 New Jobs in Oakland County
Originally published by the MEDC LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced MoldTecs and Matikon America will invest nearly $16 million to jointly expand operations in Auburn Hills, creating 110 new jobs. “This key investment in Oakland County is...
TORC Robotics Selects Ann Arbor for New Engineering Center
Originally published by Ann Arbor SPARK 500 High-Wage Jobs to be Created in Michigan’s Thriving Mobility Ecosystem TORC Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, has announced the opening of its new facility...
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.
Three business expansions create 210 new jobs in Oakland, Eaton and Muskegon Counties
Originally published by the MEDC LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three business expansion projects that will help create 210 new jobs and result in over $56 million in capital investment in Oakland, Eaton and Muskegon Counties. AJG...
Talent Engineering: How Migration Is Shaping Detroit
In recent years, migration patterns have shifted, making Detroit a burgeoning hotspot for talent engineering. As individuals seek affordable living with a vibrant cultural scene, Detroit stands on the brink of a workforce renaissance. This evolution in talent...
Preparing Communities for the Future of Mobility Development
As we advance into a future characterized by rapid technological innovation, the landscape of industry and mobility development is undergoing a significant transformation. What used to be traditional approaches to transportation and manufacturing are evolving into...