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.
Angela Ladetto, DRP Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Intelligence, Elected Board Chair for the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER)
Originally published by The Council for Community and Economic Research Angela Ladetto, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Intelligence for the Detroit Regional...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 500 Jobs, Up to $400 Million Investment from Norway’s Nel Hydrogen
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins More than 500 Jobs, Up to $400 Million Investment from Norway's Nel Hydrogen Michigan wins new gigafactory over numerous other states,...
Detroit Regional Partnership Hires Christine Roeder to Lead Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Initiative
Detroit Regional Partnership Hires Christine Roeder to Lead Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Initiative Top economic developer to help region maintain global mobility...
Gov. Whitmer and Regional Detroit Coalition Celebrate $52.2 Million Grant Bringing More Auto Investment and Jobs to Southeast Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEÂ September 2, 2022Â Contact: Â Â Gov. Whitmer and Regional Detroit Coalition Celebrate $52.2...
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.