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 advanced 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.
DEGC Exceeds Three-Year Goals (2017-2019)
Generated
new jobs
Secured
in new investment
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
Detroit 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; Ilitch Family transforms theatre district.
1978
Millender Center opens in heart of Downtown.
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.