REGIONAL NEWS
RFP – Proposal for Detroit Regional Partnership BBBRC DEI
Detroit Regional Partnership is seeking diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging consulting and inclusive design process development related to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
Industry Clusters Blog: Corporate & Professional Services (CPS) and Financial Services
Explore Detroit Regional Partnership’s industry clusters: Corporate & Professional Services and Financial Services. Take a look into the benefits of growing your business here. Find out why other businesses are racing to the Detroit Region. Featured image from DRP.
The Detroit Region is a Growing Research, Engineering & Design Hub
From concept to consumer, the complete talent vertical is in the 11-county Detroit Region, with innovative design thinking, top engineers, and revolutionary research technologies. Also, Detroit is the only U.S. city to receive the designation of UNESCO city of design. This has made research, engineering and design (RED) a thriving industry cluster in the Region. Featured image from stock.
Detroit Regional Partnership: New Laws Key to Making Michigan More Economically Competitive with Other States
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership applauded the Michigan Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer for acting on bipartisan legislation that creates a strategic site readiness program and provides $1.4 billion in funds to attract transformational projects and investment to this state and support small businesses amid the pandemic. Featured image from DRP.
Detroit Regional Partnership Applauds Approval of Incentives
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership applauded the Michigan Legislature for passing legislation that provides $1.4 billion to support job-creation incentives and provide support for small business. Featured image from stock.
Detroit Region a Finalist in the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Set to Compete for up to $100 Million
Today, the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) announced that it has successfully applied for a $500,000 planning grant and advanced to Phase 2 of the Economic Development Administration’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. A coalition led by the DRP will compete as one of 60 nationwide finalists for up to $100 million per grantee in American Rescue Plan Act funds for transformational economic programs that grow new industries or scale existing ones. Featured image from DRP.
RFP – Grant Accounting Services, Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Detroit Regional Partnership is seeking grant accounting services related to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. All interested parties should submit proposals by 12/23/2021 to Tesia Mamassian at .
RFP – Strategic Process Facilitation, Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Detroit Regional Partnership is seeking strategic facilitation support related to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. All interested parties should submit proposals by 12/28/2021 to Sarah Gregory at .
Discover “Logistics” in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Region has always been a leader and innovator of moving people, products, and goods around the world, allowing it to become the logistics powerhouse it is today. The Region offers expansive transportation resources, allowing companies unparalleled access to customers, suppliers, talent, and both U.S. and Canadian markets. Featured image from stock.
Exploring Smart Manufacturing in the Detroit Region
The Detroit Regional Partnership’s (DRP) seven-industry cluster program received the C2ER Research Award for Project Impact in its first year. In keeping with current industry trends, data for each cluster is being updated and re-launched on the DRP website. The Detroit Region is a world leader in innovating how goods and products are made, leading the integration of new technology into advanced manufacturing.
Deep Dive: Digital Tech Industry Cluster
Deep dive into DRP's Digital Tech industry cluster CLUSTER INTRO: The Detroit Regional Partnership's (DRP) seven-industry cluster program received the C2ER Research Award for Project Impact in its first year. In keeping with current industry trends, data...
Atlanta Fleet Telematics Company Establishing Tech Center in Sylvan Lake, Michigan
Final Mile Corporation today announced the opening of a new manufacturing and fleet service logistics center in Sylvan Lake, Michigan for its TeleTruck Division. Featured image from Final Mile Corporation.
Global Auto Supplier Yanfeng Employs 675+ at Retooled Highland Park Plant with Support from Detroit Regional Partnership
Following a $30-million capital investment, global automotive supplier Yanfeng announced it has exceeded its initial hiring goals and now employs more than 675 employees at its..
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Call for Passage of Michigan Employment Opportunity…
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Call for Passage of Michigan Employment Opportunity Program Bill includes tiers to help attract transformational projects to smaller counties DETROIT (August 25, 2021) – Today, the Economic Development Leaders for...
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Site Selectors Guild
Detroit Regional Partnership Hosts Site Selectors Guild Earlier this month, the Detroit Regional Partnership partnered with the Site Selectors Guild and Michigan Economic Development Corporation to host national site selectors from various industry sectors for...