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 and Production

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

State for Automotive R&D
and Production

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.

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...

Innovation is the Name of the Mobility Game

Seven stats that show why the Detroit Region continues to propel the automotive and mobility industry forward into a new era  The Detroit Region has long stood at the forefront...

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.

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.