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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...
No Darts Allowed: 5 Tips for Small Businesses Looking to Access International Export Markets
Blog By: Business Development and Trade Manager, Carlotta Gmachl There's never been a shakeup quite like this in our lifetimes. The pandemic is reshaping business practices and markets in every industry around the world – all at once. For Michigan's small...
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...
In Piloting New Work from Home Model, Oregon-based FCR Taps into the Detroit Region’s Talent Pool Creating More than 300 Jobs
Detroit Regional Partnership along with Southfield and Romulus, and Michigan Works assisted project Investment DETROIT – (March 4, 2021) – Oregon-based business solutions firm FCR recently expanded its new work from home model to Romulus and Southfield as its first...
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 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...
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...