REGIONAL NEWS
Research, Engineering, and Design: The Talent Cluster in a Talent-Focused World
A New Approach One benefit of starting a new regional economic development organization is the ability to consider new approaches without being tied to previous thinking. At the Detroit Regional Partnership, we developed our strategies based on a deep understanding of...
”˜The Motor City’ Partners with ”˜Space City’ to Heighten Awareness for NASA’s Mission to Build the New Lunar Rover
In a collaborative effort to support NASA's Artemis Program to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024 – the Detroit Regional Partnership is working with NASA and the Johnson Space Center to heighten awareness with “Top-Tier” Detroit-based automotive...
GIS Planning Overview
The Detroit Regional Partnership recently launched a comprehensive properties portal on its website, allowing potential investors to easily access site selection data. Utilizing the award-winning locational analysis ZoomProspector software, powered by GIS Planning,...
Detroit Regional Partnership Announces New Hires
The Detroit Regional Partnership, an economic development nonprofit focused on marketing the region to out-of-state and international companies, is pleased to announce the hiring of multiple team members.
German Developer and Manufacturer Announces First North American Operations Facility in Detroit Region
Detroit Region Selected over a Competing Location in Georgia
AKASOL Expected to Generate $40M Investment and Create 224 Jobs
Justin Robinson, SVP of the Detroit Regional Partnership Joins the Conversation with Crain’s: How Metro Detroit is Ripe for Business
Is metro Detroit a good place to relocate a business? If so, what's the "state of this region" when it comes to attracting newcomers looking to grow their businesses? Justin Robinson, senior vice president, business development at the Detroit Regional Partnership,...
Careers
Join Our Team. Make a difference in the region. Founded in 2019 by a group of business and philanthropic CEOs, The Detroit Regional Partnership is a regional economic development nonprofit serving Southeast Michigan's 11-county region. Coordinator, Business...
DRP Press Release: Detroit Regional Partnership Board Adds Two New Board Members
October 8, 2019 Detroit, MI – During the Detroit Regional Partnership's board meeting today, the board voted unanimously to add two new directors to the board: Oakland County Executive David Coulter, and Southfield based Lear Corporation President and CEO, Ray Scott....
DRP Press Release: Israeli Mobility Startups to visit Detroit, Michigan
DETROIT - September 12, 2019 – DRIVE TLV Innovation Center visit to Detroit will enhance mobility connections between Michigan and Israel. In collaboration with PlanetM/The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), MICHauto, the Detroit Regional Partnership...
DRP Press Release: DRP CEO inducted into Virginia Tech Alumni Hall of Fame
July 30, 2019 Detroit, MI –The Detroit Regional Partnerships President and CEO, Barry Matherly, was recently inducted into the Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs Alumni Hall of Fame. “It's an honor to be recognized in this way,” said Matherly....
DRP Press Release: Worth Magazine
July 11, 2019 Detroit, MI – Worth Magazine recently announced their editor's choices for the 12 most dynamic cities of 2019, including Detroit, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Nashville, Milwaukee, Seattle, San Antonio, Charleston, San Francisco, Savannah, and Washington,...