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Detroit Regional Partnership Launches Interactive Smart Manufacturing Story Map
The 11-county Detroit Region is an Industry 4.0 global leader where revolutionary concepts are both developed and manufactured. The Detroit Region's supply chain advantage, deep roots in innovation and exceptional workforce makes the region an ideal location for smart...
Lordstown Motors Establishing Research & Development Facility in Farmington Hills
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan continues to claim its position as the automotive capital of the world with the announcement by Ohio-based Lordstown Motors Corp. on plans to establish an automotive R&D center in Farmington Hills with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The project is expected to create 141 jobs.
Lordstown Motors Establishing Research & Development Facility in Farmington Hills
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan continues to claim its position as the automotive capital of the world with the announcement by Ohio-based Lordstown Motors Corp. on plans to establish an automotive R&D center in Farmington Hills with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The project is expected to create 141 jobs.
Detroit Regional Partnership Receives Two IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards
DETROIT (October 20, 2020) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) honored the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) with two gold awards during their 2020 virtual IEDC Annual Conference: Excellence in Economic Development awards ceremony. DRP won a gold...
Why Collaboration Is the Key to Detroit’s Economic Development Success
Detroit, once heralded as the heart of America's automotive industry, has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, as collaborative efforts such as business expansion consulting have transformed its economic landscape. Stakeholders across sectors are uniting to address...
Unexpected Hubs Driving Automotive Economic Development
As the world pivots toward greener and more autonomous technologies, electric and autonomous vehicle (EV/AV) hubs are appearing in some surprising locales. While major tech regions like Silicon Valley are often assumed to be the frontrunners in this space, innovation...
The New Blueprint: Business Expansion Strategies
In a rapidly changing economic landscape, a new blueprint for regional growth is emerging, one that doesn't merely rely on manufacturing and industrial might. Cities that once thrived on factories and assembly lines are now crafting a new narrative focused on...
Bringing Ideas to Life: From Concept to Industrial Completion
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial development, transforming a mere idea into a fully realized, operational entity is a journey that demands vision, persistence, and strategic planning. From the inception of a concept to the eventual realization of an...
Building Detroit’s Future: Inside the Major Economic Development Initiatives
Detroit, once known as the bustling heart of America’s automotive industry, has been on a relentless quest to rejuvenate itself. The city’s leaders and investors have dedicated significant resources to various economic development initiatives, designed to stimulate...
Detroit Regional Partnership Launches Financial Services Interactive Story Map
The 11-county Detroit Region is a historic and growing epicenter for banking, consumer insurance and fintech (financial technology). Overall the financial services industry has grown 24% in the past five years, ranking #1 against top metros and outpacing the national...
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Form Partnership to Accelerate State Economy
Leaders aim to grow Michigan's competitive initiatives with state and local business incentives, reopening, recovery efforts, and reshoring Lansing, Mich., (October 1, 2020) - Economic developers from across the state recently partnered to form Economic Development...
Smart Site Selection: The First Step Toward Long-Term Growth
Choosing the right location for your business is more than just finding a place to hang a sign—it's a strategic decision that sets the foundation for long-term success and growth. Site selection solutions involve analyzing multiple factors, from demographics and...
Driving Detroit’s Logistics Economic Development
Detroit, once known as the bustling heart of America’s automotive industry, has been on a relentless quest to rejuvenate itself. The city’s leaders and investors have dedicated significant resources to various economic development initiatives, designed to stimulate...
Detroit Regional Partnership Launches Research, Engineering & Design Interactive Story Map
From concept to consumer, the complete talent vertical is in the 11-County Detroit Region, with innovative design thinking, top engineers and revolutionary research technologies. This has made research, engineering & design (RED) a thriving industry cluster. The...
How Detroit’s Economic Development Projects Are Shaping Its Future
Detroit, once the booming heart of American industry, bore the brunt of economic downturns in the late 20th century. However, in recent years, Detroit has launched a suite of economic development projects that promise to rewrite its future. With a focus on innovation,...
How Business Expansion Consulting Fuels Detroit’s Success
Detroit, once heralded as the heart of America's automotive industry, has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, as collaborative efforts such as business expansion consulting have transformed its economic landscape. Stakeholders across sectors are uniting to address...
Excel Engineering Opens Engineering and Testing Facility in Detroit Region
$3M Investment; Detroit Regional Partnership along with Wayne County and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) assisted project DETROIT, Michigan – (September 9, 2020) – Excel Engineering announces the acquisition of the former Ricardo...
DTE Energy Files Plan to Add Enough Solar Energy Generation to Power 120,000 Homes
- If the plan is approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, DTE would increase its solar generation capacity by nearly ten times over the next two years - By 2022, DTE's wind and solar energy portfolio would generate enough clean energy to power 900,000 homes...
The Detroit Renaissance: How Economic Development is Revitalizing the Region
In recent years, Detroit, once emblematic of economic hardship, has been undergoing a remarkable transformation. With strategic investments, a focus on innovation, community-driven initiatives, and the help of a business expansion consultancy, the city and its...
Clearcover, a Leader in Car Insurance Tech Selects Detroit for New Customer Operations Hub
Plans to bring over 300 jobs, assisted by the Detroit Regional Partnership, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation DETROIT – (August 25, 2020) – Following today's approval by the Michigan Strategic Fund, the rapidly...