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
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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
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U.S. Metro for Manufacturing
Assemblers and Die Makers
Detroit Region News
The Detroit Region: The Smart Choice for Business Growth
At the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), we are committed to supporting your company at every step of the journey—beginning with a deep understanding of the many advantages our region provides, and continuing with the successful execution of your project. Over the past five years, we have guided over 1,200 global companies through their U.S. expansion plans, and helped more than 120 choose the Detroit region for their next major operations. This success is a direct reflection of the region’s unique strengths and our dedicated team’s ability to support businesses in achieving their goals.
Detroit to Host International Economic Development Council Annual Meeting in 2025
A message from Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership President & CEO The International Economic Development Council announced it will be hosting its 2025...
Detroit Regional Partnership Recognized as Economic Development Organization of the Year
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) was named Economic Development Organization of the Year this week by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), which is the...
The Detroit Region’s Economic Momentum Continues, but Some Equity Gaps Persist
Key Takeaways Gross domestic product (GDP) in the Detroit Region has reached a peak in 2022 from the past five years, outpacing national growth rates. Employment, educational...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Leads Economic Mission to Europe to Showcase Michigan as a Global Leader in Defense and Aerospace Innovation
Originally published by the Executive Office of the Governor LANSING, Mich. — Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II kicks off a five-day investment mission in Europe, with a...
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.
