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.
Sneaky Good: Three Industries Detroit Doesn’t Get Enough Credit For
The Detroit Region’s reputation as the global epicenter of mobility is well earned and supported by dynamic automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. However, Detroit is so...
5 Detroit attractions get coveted 3-star rating as Michelin debuts travel guide to city
Originally posted by the Detroit Free Press The world’s most prestigious line of travel books has turned its focus to an American city it says “emanates an infectious energy”:...
Detroit Regional Partnership 2024 Holiday Mingle
Photos by Jeff Kowalsky Thank you to Detroit Regional Partnership investors and friends who joined us for our Holiday Mingle. We had an amazing time celebrating the holiday...
The Detroit Lions and the Detroit Workforce: A Tale of Transformation and Triumph
Photo by Charles Falsetti, Visit Detroit By Sarah Gregory, VP, Strategic Partnerships & Talent, Detroit Regional Partnership The Detroit Lions are more than a football team...
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.
