REGIONAL NEWS
Advancing Industrial Site Readiness Through Physical Site Studies
The Verified Industrial Properties program reduces the time it takes for companies to develop industrial sites in the Detroit Region.
The Industry Every Strong Business Hub Needs
While flashier tech-based or consumer product companies soak up the headlines – there's one industry that every dynamic national or international business relies on regardless of their work scope: corporate and professional services (CPS). Here are five stats about...
10 Reasons Why the Detroit Region is Leading Advanced Manufacturing
The top ten reasons why the Detroit Region is leading the advanced manufacturing industry.
Business leaders pen open letter: ‘We are proud of Detroit’
Eleven major Detroit business leaders signed an open letter discussing the city’s successful comeback from bankruptcy a decade ago.
Innovation is the Name of the Mobility Game
Given the automotive and mobility industries footprint in Michigan, it’s no accident that the Detroit Region remains one of the most innovative places on the planet. These seven facts show why Detroit continues to lead the way in mobility.
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Expert Insights Mobility Panel
The Detroit Regional Partnership hosted its Expert Insights mobility panel on October 2, 2024. Check out photos from the event.
Gov. Whitmer Announces Up to 242 Quality Jobs Coming to Detroit and Grayling Township, Making Key Investments in Automotive Industry, Defense Leadership
The auto parts manufacturer plans to establish its new U.S. headquarters and main operations in the city of Detroit, which will create up to 173 new jobs and up to $93.4 million in capital investment.
Detroit to Host International Economic Development Council Annual Meeting in 2025
Detroit is set to host the IEDC’s Annual Conference in 2025, which was recently announced at this year’s conference in Denver.
Detroit Regional Partnership Recognized as Economic Development Organization of the Year
The Detroit Regional Partnership was recognized at this year’s IEDC annual conference as the Economic Development Organization of the year.
Thank You for Attending DRP’s Q3 Investor Happy Hour!
Photos from DRP’s Investor Happy Hour, which was hosted August 8 at Gilly’s Rooftop in downtown Detroit.
The Detroit Region’s Economic Momentum Continues, but Some Equity Gaps Persist
The Detroit Regional Dashboard shows that economic momentum continues but equity gaps continue to persist.
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.