Small businesses help create vibrant neighborhoods...

...vibrant neighborhoods help attract commercial/industrial employers, which provide jobs to local residents...

...local residents create demand for more housing and retail...

..increased tax revenue creates opportunities to improve public amenities and greenspaces!

Keeping a Promise to Detroit

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is the City’s economic development catalyst. If you’re a business looking to expand in the city or make Detroit your home, DEGC is the first step on your path to success. Our team is creating transformational opportunities for residents, local businesses and new investors – right here in Detroit.

DEGC’s mission is to design and implement innovative solutions that attract investment, create jobs and advance Detroit’s economy for all residents.

We are dedicated to inclusive economic development and we take this responsibility to heart. With a team that is diverse and representative of the communities we serve, DEGC is working to reduce the inequality that can be barriers to economic opportunity.

7 Values

At the DEGC, we’re guided by a set of core values that define who we are and what we stand for. These values are the heart and soul of our organization, and they shape everything we do.

Collaboration

We rely on teamwork to support business leaders and city developments.

Impact

We provide sustainable resources that drive our economy forward.

Community

We support opportunities that improve the lives of local citizens and families.

Diversity

We include cross-cultural perspectives in our objectives.

Excellence

We execute projects with high quality at every stage.

Accountability

We operate with integrity, stewardship, and transparency.

Innovation

We deliver creative solutions in the economic development industry.

DEGC Exceeds Three-Year Goals (2017-2019)

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Generated

new jobs

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Secured

in new investment

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Helped Open

businesses*

*Does not include +300 home-based businesses

Transforming Detroit Since 1978

 

2021

DEGC launches BuyDetroit procurement program.

2020

Motor City Match launches 100th Detroit small business.

2019

FCA invests $4.5 billion in Detroit.

2018

Ford purchases Michigan Central Depot.

2017

Little Caesars Arena becomes home to both Detroit’s Red Wings and Pistons.

2010

Dan Gilbert brings his Quicken Loans family of businesses to Detroit.

2003

Compuware transforms Campus Martius Park.

2000

Tigers throw out first pitch at Comerica Park.

1997

American Axle Manufacturing expands into Detroit, creating 3,800 jobs.

1988

Cobo Hall adds 350,000 square feet; becomes home of North American International Auto Show.

1983

The People Mover era begins; Illitch Family transforms theatre district.

1978

Millender Center opens in heart of Downtown.