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

Our Impact

Our work helps market, grow, and support the region for generations to come. In 2023 alone, the Detroit Regional Partnership secured 22 international and domestic companies, bringing over 3,200 jobs and $1.2 billion in investment to the Detroit Region. Additionally, our work created a total economic impact for our region of $2.4 billion invested, more then 10,000 jobs created. Watch our annual impact video to see our work in action.

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.