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Detroit Regional Partnership 2022 Impact: 5,200 Jobs Created or Supported, Nearly $2.4 Billion in Investment
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) released its total economic impact and job creation numbers for 2022 at its annual meeting at the Shinola Hotel.
Detroit Regional Dashboard
One of the nation's most populous regions and largest economies is the Detroit Region, which has shown resiliency over the past few years. There has been positive economic output, population increase, and job growth with steady labor force participation rates.
Meet Three International Companies Who Chose the Detroit Region for First U.S. Presence
With support from the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), three small- to medium-sized international companies are establishing their first U.S. presence in the Detroit Region as they look to expand their Industry 4.0 operations.
Detroit Regional Partnership Hires Automotive Expert Bernard Swiecki as GEM’s Vice President of Mobility and Research Location
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) announced it has hired Bernard Swiecki as Vice President of Mobility and Research. Swiecki will oversee industry and research work for the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM).
Norwegian Mobility Company Makes Ford’s Book Depository Its First U.S. Location
The company that has developed the world's first autonomous wheel, now has its first U.S. location – the Book Depository of Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central development.
Detroit Regional Partnership Hires Christine Roeder to Lead Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) Initiative
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership announced it has hired Christine Roeder as Executive Vice President of the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)
DRP Holiday Mingle
Thank you for joining us at the DRP Holiday Mingle on November 30 at the offices of Warner Norcross and Judd! It was wonderful to connect with our investors and celebrate the holiday season.
Our Next Energy Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates a New Era for Electric Vehicles
ONE recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its new 659,589-square-foot gigafactory in Van Buren Township, a $1.6B investment that will bring over 2,100 jobs to the Detroit Region.
ONE Project Further Positions Detroit as the Global Epicenter of Mobility
The Detroit Region's title of “Global Epicenter of Mobility” just received a huge jolt from a new gigafactory that's poised to deliver cutting-edge energy storage technology that will allow electric vehicles (EVs) to travel 600 miles on a single charge
DRP Investor Happy Hour
Thank you for joining us at the DRP Investor Happy Hour on August 17! It was wonderful to connect with our investors and hear our panelists from Ann Arbor SPARK, the Workforce Development Institute, and Comerica Bank discuss talent development and retention in the Detroit Region.
DRP Nets 1,600+ Jobs and $236M in Investment through August
Business interest remains high in our 11-county region, which translated to a busy 2022 so far. The Detroit Regional Partnership's (DRP) Business Development team continues to actively engage international and domestic markets showcasing why our region is the best value in North America for expansion and relocation projects.
