REGIONAL NEWS
Types of Mobility Development Projects You Should Know About
As Detroit continues to evolve into a hub for innovation and advanced transportation, mobility development projects are playing a central role in shaping its economic future. Known historically as the Motor City, Detroit has embraced a broader vision of mobility—one...
How Land Planning Consultants Can Help With Your Next Big Project
Embarking on a large-scale development project can be an overwhelming task, especially when considering the intricacies of zoning laws, environmental regulations, and land utilization. This is where the expertise of our land planning consultants becomes invaluable....
Three Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Land for Development
Purchasing land for development can be an exciting venture that promises great rewards. However, it is also fraught with potential pitfalls that can turn your dream project into a financial nightmare. Understanding the common mistakes to avoid can save you both time...
Key Business Expansion Strategies for Small Businesses
In today's competitive market, small businesses must continuously explore avenues for growth to ensure long-term success. Expanding a business not only boosts revenue but also builds brand recognition and creates a more robust market presence. However, determining the...
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...
Detroit Regional Partnership Launches Interactive Mobility and Automotive Industry Cluster Story Map
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) has identified seven industry clusters and twenty-one sub clusters. The targeted and highlighted clusters will diversify the region’s economy while ensuring access to jobs for all in the Southeast Michigan…
COVID-19’s Impact on Detroit: A Q&A with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch’s Paul Traub
In May 2020, Angela M. Ladetto, Vice President of Business Intelligence and Research, Detroit Regional Partnership, asked Paul Traub, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Detroit Branch, a series of questions about how COVID-19 has affected the...
Twenty Percent of the Detroit Region’s Residents Work in Industries Impacted Immediately by COVID-19
Impacted Workforce According to an analysis conducted by The Brookings Institution, there are 63 industries that are suffering immediate effects from the economic shutdown as a result of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Annually, these industries contribute...
Research, Engineering, and Design: The Talent Cluster in a Talent-Focused World
A New Approach One benefit of starting a new regional economic development organization is the ability to consider new approaches without being tied to previous thinking. At the Detroit Regional Partnership, we developed our strategies based on a deep understanding of...
”˜The Motor City’ Partners with ”˜Space City’ to Heighten Awareness for NASA’s Mission to Build the New Lunar Rover
In a collaborative effort to support NASA's Artemis Program to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024 – the Detroit Regional Partnership is working with NASA and the Johnson Space Center to heighten awareness with “Top-Tier” Detroit-based automotive...
GIS Planning Overview
The Detroit Regional Partnership recently launched a comprehensive properties portal on its website, allowing potential investors to easily access site selection data. Utilizing the award-winning locational analysis ZoomProspector software, powered by GIS Planning,...
Detroit Regional Partnership Announces New Hires
The Detroit Regional Partnership, an economic development nonprofit focused on marketing the region to out-of-state and international companies, is pleased to announce the hiring of multiple team members.
German Developer and Manufacturer Announces First North American Operations Facility in Detroit Region
Detroit Region Selected over a Competing Location in Georgia
AKASOL Expected to Generate $40M Investment and Create 224 Jobs
Justin Robinson, SVP of the Detroit Regional Partnership Joins the Conversation with Crain’s: How Metro Detroit is Ripe for Business
Is metro Detroit a good place to relocate a business? If so, what's the "state of this region" when it comes to attracting newcomers looking to grow their businesses? Justin Robinson, senior vice president, business development at the Detroit Regional Partnership,...