REGIONAL NEWS
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...
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.
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...
Why Collaboration Is the Key to Detroit’s Economic Development Success
Detroit, once heralded as the heart of America's automotive industry, has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, as collaborative efforts such as business expansion consulting have transformed its economic landscape. Stakeholders across sectors are uniting to address...
Unexpected Hubs Driving Automotive Economic Development
As the world pivots toward greener and more autonomous technologies, electric and autonomous vehicle (EV/AV) hubs are appearing in some surprising locales. While major tech regions like Silicon Valley are often assumed to be the frontrunners in this space, innovation...
The New Blueprint: Business Expansion Strategies
In a rapidly changing economic landscape, a new blueprint for regional growth is emerging, one that doesn't merely rely on manufacturing and industrial might. Cities that once thrived on factories and assembly lines are now crafting a new narrative focused on...
Bringing Ideas to Life: From Concept to Industrial Completion
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial development, transforming a mere idea into a fully realized, operational entity is a journey that demands vision, persistence, and strategic planning. From the inception of a concept to the eventual realization of an...
Building Detroit’s Future: Inside the Major Economic Development Initiatives
Detroit, once known as the bustling heart of America’s automotive industry, has been on a relentless quest to rejuvenate itself. The city’s leaders and investors have dedicated significant resources to various economic development initiatives, designed to stimulate...
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...
Smart Site Selection: The First Step Toward Long-Term Growth
Choosing the right location for your business is more than just finding a place to hang a sign—it's a strategic decision that sets the foundation for long-term success and growth. Site selection solutions involve analyzing multiple factors, from demographics and...
Driving Detroit’s Logistics Economic Development
Detroit, once known as the bustling heart of America’s automotive industry, has been on a relentless quest to rejuvenate itself. The city’s leaders and investors have dedicated significant resources to various economic development initiatives, designed to stimulate...