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Seven Industries Powering the Detroit Region
The Detroit Region is at the center of multiple industries shaping the global economy—we have unmatched automotive and mobility leadership, deep manufacturing roots, and strengths in advanced engineering, logistics, digital technology, financial services, and...
Business Development Team Builds International and Domestic Connections During February Travel
February marked a strong start to 2026 for the DRP, with two robust mission trips that reinforced the Detroit Region’s global reach and strategic focus on emerging industry trends. The month began with an international mission to Europe alongside our partners at...
The Detroit Region Strengthens Ties with South Korea During Mission Trip
The Detroit Regional Partnership’s recent trade mission to Korea in December was highly productive—the team met with 27 companies, including new prospects and existing project engagements in the pipeline. These meetings allowed for both early-stage relationship...
Five Reasons Why the Detroit Region’s Business Community is Thriving
The Detroit Region’s business climate offers the workforce, real estate, and affordability to help businesses grow easily. Here are five reasons that demonstrate why the Corporate and Professional Services (CPS) industry is thriving in the Detroit Region. Dynamic...
New Defense Projects Land in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Regional Partnership is closing out the year strong with three major defense project wins—AJG Aerospace, American Rheinmetall, and Veptos—reinforcing the Detroit Region’s growing role in defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. ...
Agoria Delegation Visits Detroit Region
The Business Development team hosted our annual automotive delegation from Germany, Belgium, and Austria this month. This year’s visit brought together 14 innovative companies to share technologies and explore collaboration opportunities with Detroit’s OEMs and Tier 1...
Destination: Detroit
Decision-makers descend on Detroit to shape the future of mobility, manufacturing and more The Detroit region has become a hub for intelligent conversations and strategic planning discussions for business leaders, decision-makers, government officials and more who...
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Battery Show Reception with Gresham Smith
Last week, the Detroit Regional Partnership and Gresham Smith hosted the Battery Show Reception at the Beacon in downtown Detroit. The event included a wonderful evening of networking, an informative panel on Michigan’s rapidly growing battery sector, and special...
Five Reasons Why the Detroit Region is Leading Advanced Manufacturing
The Detroit Region is a global leader in advanced manufacturing—whether it’s automotive or aerospace, we have the talent, institutional knowledge, and industry network to produce the technology of the future. Here are five reasons that demonstrate why advanced...
Business Development Team Travels Globally and Domestically in September
This September, the DRP Business Development team traveled to Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and Las Vegas to meet with companies interested in the Detroit Region. Read about highlights and details from the team's travels below. Japan & SEMICON Alan Weber,...
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...
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...
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.
The Detroit Lions and the Detroit Workforce: A Tale of Transformation and Triumph
The Detroit Lions and the Detroit Region’s workforce have a lot in common. Our story is one of resilience, reinvention, and triumph.