REGIONAL NEWS
Statement on retirement announcement of DTE Energy’s Executive Chairman Gerry Anderson
Michigan has strong corporate leaders, but Gerry Anderson stands out among them as one of the very best. His career and accomplishments at DTE for nearly 30 years speak for themselves. He’s served as a transformational leader at the company and rallied the regional business community around a vision for how to build a more prosperous Detroit Region.
RFP – Proposal for Detroit Regional Partnership BBBRC DEI
Detroit Regional Partnership is seeking diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging consulting and inclusive design process development related to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
Detroit Regional Partnership Applauds Approval of Incentives
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership applauded the Michigan Legislature for passing legislation that provides $1.4 billion to support job-creation incentives and provide support for small business. Featured image from stock.
RFP – Grant Accounting Services, Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Detroit Regional Partnership is seeking grant accounting services related to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. All interested parties should submit proposals by 12/23/2021 to Tesia Mamassian at .
RFP – Strategic Process Facilitation, Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Detroit Regional Partnership is seeking strategic facilitation support related to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. All interested parties should submit proposals by 12/28/2021 to Sarah Gregory at .
Leading Die-Casting Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Novi
Leading Die-Casting Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Novi Detroit Regional Partnership along with Novi, Oakland County, and MEDC collaborate to help Pace Industries bring new headquarters to region, creating more than 60 jobs DETROIT – (June 23, 2021) – North...
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...
Consul General of Canada OP-ED: International Trade Week
Op-Ed By: Joe Comartin (Consul General of Canada to the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky) As Canada’s Consul General to the state of Michigan, and lifelong resident of Windsor, Ontario it is beyond obvious that our two nations are inextricably linked. In...
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.
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...
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...
Detroit Regional Partnership: Recent Closed Deals and Expansions
Expansions and Deals in the 11-county Detroit Region Review some of this year's most lucrative corporate projects featuring tech, transportation, automotive and more. From choosing a property to recruiting workers to navigating tax and regulatory considerations —...
Detroit Regional Partnership Announces Leadership Change; Maureen Krauss Named New CEO, Replacing Barry Matherly
DETROIT, June 17, 2020 (NYSE: DTE) The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) today announced Maureen Krauss will become its new CEO. Krauss replaces Barry Matherly, who will be leaving the region due to family relocation requirements. Matherly, who joined DRP in...
Detroit Regional Partnership Makes Statement on Racial Injustice and Discusses Deep Prosperity Initiative
Like millions of Americans, the Detroit Regional Partnership is deeply disturbed, saddened and frustrated by the racially motivated murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery – who we’ll never forget. We also know that there are countless other stories...