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
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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
The Detroit Region: The Smart Choice for Business Growth
At the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), we are committed to supporting your company at every step of the journey—beginning with a deep understanding of the many advantages our region provides, and continuing with the successful execution of your project. Over the past five years, we have guided over 1,200 global companies through their U.S. expansion plans, and helped more than 120 choose the Detroit region for their next major operations. This success is a direct reflection of the region’s unique strengths and our dedicated team’s ability to support businesses in achieving their goals.
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...
Advancing Industrial Site Readiness Through Physical Site Studies
In business development, sites that take too long to assess simply will not be considered by companies looking to expand and invest. The Detroit Regional Partnership’s Verified...
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.
