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Marketing Local Sites: DRP Hires New Real Estate Services Director
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) recently hired Shannon Selby to oversee real estate initiatives, market local sites, and increase site readiness in the region through efforts such as the recently launched Verified Industrial Properties (VIP) program…
Why We Do What We Do
Reflecting on the past year, I think back to a technician with autism who had unsuccessfully applied for 800 jobs despite his college degree and impeccable credentials. It reminded me of how our team worked with the Autism Alliance of Michigan to help him apply and land a good job with a global automotive firm retooling its plant. Working with partners we helped the company hire for more than 675 jobs in one of our cities after accessing often overlooked talent pools.
Fast-growing security firm looking to hire, offer career pathways in the Detroit Region
One of Chicago’s fastest growing companies and the nation’s largest Black-owned security firm – AGB Investigative Services – has opened its first Michigan operations in the Detroit Region. It has started recruiting and hiring in the area as it looks to expand its footprint to meet growing demand for security services while offering career pathways to underrepresented communities.
Progress Through Resilience: Why Companies Choose the Detroit Region
The Detroit Region is a place that truly embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. As the CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, I see firsthand how multinational companies approach site selection–and why the Detroit Region consistently ranks as a top destination for global businesses. Of course, every company’s needs are unique, but in my experience, these are the six core reasons that CEOs prefer the Detroit Region over other major metros.
Find the Talent You Need in the Detroit Region
For companies looking to locate in the Detroit Region, evaluating the workforce is quite an undertaking. Talent isn’t bound by municipal borders, and who has time to call 300 or more communities? No one does, so the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) does it for you. DRP is the only organization that streamlines workforce evaluation and provides an overall assessment of the Detroit Region’s talent from a regional perspective.
Industry Clusters Blog: Corporate & Professional Services (CPS) and Financial Services
Explore Detroit Regional Partnership’s industry clusters: Corporate & Professional Services and Financial Services. Take a look into the benefits of growing your business here. Find out why other businesses are racing to the Detroit Region. Featured image from DRP.
The Detroit Region is a Growing Research, Engineering & Design Hub
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. Also, Detroit is the only U.S. city to receive the designation of UNESCO city of design. This has made research, engineering and design (RED) a thriving industry cluster in the Region. Featured image from stock.
Discover “Logistics” in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Region has always been a leader and innovator of moving people, products, and goods around the world, allowing it to become the logistics powerhouse it is today. The Region offers expansive transportation resources, allowing companies unparalleled access to customers, suppliers, talent, and both U.S. and Canadian markets. Featured image from stock.
Exploring Smart Manufacturing in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Regional Partnership’s (DRP) seven-industry cluster program received the C2ER Research Award for Project Impact in its first year. In keeping with current industry trends, data for each cluster is being updated and re-launched on the DRP website. The Detroit Region is a world leader in innovating how goods and products are made, leading the integration of new technology into advanced manufacturing.
Deep Dive: Digital Tech Industry Cluster
Deep dive into DRP's Digital Tech industry cluster CLUSTER INTRO: The Detroit Regional Partnership's (DRP) seven-industry cluster program received the C2ER Research Award for Project Impact in its first year. In keeping with current industry trends, data...
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Site Selectors Guild
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Site Selectors Guild Earlier this month, the Detroit Regional Partnership partnered with the Site Selectors Guild and Michigan Economic Development Corporation to host national site selectors from various industry sectors for...
Exploring the Mobility & Automotive Industry Cluster
Exploring the Mobility & Automotive Industry Cluster CLUSTER INTRO: The Detroit Regional Partnership's (DRP) seven-industry cluster program received the C2ER Research Award for Project Impact in its first year. In keeping with current industry trends, data...
Innovative Cluster Maps Aid Virtual Outreach, Recognized with C2ER Research Award
Innovative Cluster Maps Aid Virtual Outreach, Recognized with C2ER Research Award When COVID-19 halted in-person outreach, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) innovated in award-winning fashion. The organization created seven unique interactive industry...
Go Global – Michigan Offers the Perfect Launching Pad to Trade and Export
Blog By: President & CEO, Maureen Donohue Krauss It's Michigan World Trade Week, and if you are a company in the Detroit Region with a product or service that's valued in the U.S. market, consider taking it international this year. Too often, businesses fail to...
New Online Detroit Regional Dashboard Provides Data to Align Nonprofit Efforts to Drive Prosperity and Equity
Detroit Regional Partnership and Detroit Regional Chamber Launch Tool to Track Progress, Change DETROIT – (April 27, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Regional Partnership launched an online dashboard containing key economic and social metrics to...