Grow Your Business in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Region is a hub of global business–where industry drives innovation and companies know they can grow
Our Signature Initiatives
The Detroit Regional Partnership leads several major economic development programs in the Detroit Region. VIP by DRP simplifies the site selection process by cataloging development-ready properties in the region, while GEM is an initiative to accelerate the growth of the region’s advanced mobility sector–fueled by a $52.2 million grant from the EDA. Together, these programs are driving the Detroit Region into the future.
Fast Facts
State for Automotive R&D
and Production
U.S. Metro for Total
Engineering Talent
U.S. Metro for Tech Talent
Cost vs. Quality
State for Venture Capital
Growth
Lowest Cost of Living Index
Among the Most Populous
U.S. Metros
U.S. Metro for Manufacturing
Assemblers and Die Makers
Detroit Region News
Our Impact
Our work helps market, grow, and support the region for generations to come. In 2023 alone, the Detroit Regional Partnership secured 22 international and domestic companies, bringing over 3,200 jobs and $1.2 billion in investment to the Detroit Region. Additionally, our work created a total economic impact for our region of $2.4 billion invested, more then 10,000 jobs created. Watch our annual impact video to see our work in action.
Detroit Sees First Population Growth Since 1957; Smaller Cities See Bigger Increases
Originally published by The Detroit News May 16, 2024 Hayley Harding For the first time in 66 years, Detroit grew in population, according to new Census Bureau estimates for 2023...
Opinion: Economic development shouldn’t be an ‘either-or’ proposition
By DRP President & CEO Maureen Donohue Krauss Originally posted by Crain's Detroit Business As elected leaders debate Michigan’s approach to economic development, we can all...
DRP Celebrates Economic Development Week
Last week, DRP celebrated Economic Development Week by asking our employees what they enjoy most about working in economic development.
NFL draft’s best host yet? Detroit raised the bar in 2024
Originally published by USAToday DETROIT – Now that is how you stage an NFL draft. The city of Detroit put its best foot forward in hosting the NFL’s signature offseason event,...
Proximity Matters
Our centralized location right on the border of the United States and Canada provides unparalleled access to both countries’ markets–with half of their combined population within just a 10-hour or one-day drive.
