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Detroit Regional Defense Coalition (DRDC) formed to strengthen Southeast Michigan’s defense and aerospace sectors
DETROIT, Mich. (August 28, 2025) – The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), in collaboration with the county executives of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), has launched the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition (DRDC) to...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Support for 700+ New Jobs in Health Care, Mobility
Governor Whitmer announced 700 new jobs in healthcare and mobility, with the Piston Group and Pulse Primary Care’s new projects.
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Establishing Innovation Fund, R&D Tax Credit to Unleash Entrepreneurship, Lower Costs for Businesses, Create Jobs
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed five bipartisan bills today that will establish an R&D tax credit and the Michigan Innovation Fund.
Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Leads Economic Mission to Europe to Showcase Michigan as a Global Leader in Defense and Aerospace Innovation
DRP President & CEO Maureen Donohue Krauss joins Michigan business leaders on a European mission trip to showcase Michigan as a global leader
When It Comes to Perceptions, Sports Are a Game-Changer
From the Lions playoff run to the NFL Draft and the NCAA Tournament to the Rocket Mortgage Classic and Detroit Grand Prix – sporting events are showcasing Detroit and the surrounding region to global audiences in 2024 in a major way.
EV startup Lucid Motors gets $6M state grant for Southfield engineering center
Lucid Motors’ plan to invest $10 million and create up to 262 jobs in Southfield will be supported by a $6 million state grant.