REGIONAL NEWS
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
Michigan Earned a Spot on CNBC’s Top 10 States for Business 2024
Michigan ranked as a top 10 state for business by CNBC. The state scored specifically high in categories like cost of living, cost of doing business, and technology & innovation.
Detroit Sees First Population Growth Since 1957; Smaller Cities See Bigger Increases
Detroit’s population experienced growth for the first time since 1957, according to new Census Bureau estimates for 2023.
Opinion: Economic development shouldn’t be an ‘either-or’ proposition
Maureen Donohue Krauss writes for Crain’s Detroit Business about how economic development legislation in Michigan needs to stay consistent.
Expert Insights: Despite recent cooling, industrial real estate demand to remain high with EV and energy storage projects likely to drive future growth
Despite recent cooling, industrial real estate demand to remain high with EV and energy storage projects likely to drive future growth
Detroit: Where Talent Engineering Comes to Life
Detroit, once heralded as the epicenter of the automotive industry, has been undergoing a renaissance that now positions it as a burgeoning hub for talent engineering. Across its sprawling urban landscape, innovative minds and institutions are reshaping the narrative...
DRP Celebrates Economic Development Week
DRP employees celebrate Economic Development Week by telling their favorite part about working in economic development
NFL draft’s best host yet? Detroit raised the bar in 2024
Detroit hosts the NFL draft
Economic Development Consulting Services Explained
Today's businesses and communities face ever-changing growth challenges and opportunities. Economic development consulting services play a critical role in navigating these complexities by offering strategic insight and solutions. These services are designed to...
Ready to Expand? Consider a Corporate Relocation to Detroit
As businesses face the ever-evolving landscape of economic growth and urban development, the need for strategic expansion becomes more pressing. For any company, determining the ideal location for expansion is critical to long-term success. Michigan, with its rich...
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.
Bill Ford and Michigan Central Sending a Message to the World: The Detroit Region Is the Place to Be to Drive Mobility Innovation
With Michigan Central Station set to open this summer, the world is about to see a historic transformation of the iconic building from a global symbol of ruin to a real-life, real-time commercial reflecting how Detroit is the place to drive automotive and advanced mobility innovation.
Key Indicators of a Strong Local Economy for Economic Growth
In today's interconnected world, the strength of local economies plays a pivotal role in national and international economic health. Communities with robust local economies typically exhibit certain key indicators that suggest greater prosperity and stability....
The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Detroit
Detroit was recently ranked as one of Money’s Top Cities to Live in in the United States.
Digital Adaption Key To Manufacturing Industry
DRP’s Verified Industrial Properties Program is helping identify industrial sites in the Detroit Region