BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (BD) TEAM LEADS TWO CORE FUNCTIONS:

CORPORATE ATTRACTION

The Corporate Attraction program engages companies, site selection consultants, service providers, and other key partners to attract large scale corporate investment and innovative high growth companies to the City of Detroit.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Our team has many ways to help your project be a success in Detroit:

1) Project Management – We will be your single
point of contact to manage your project from
initial conversation through announcement.

2) Site Selection – We will help you find the right
location for your project, leveraging our extensive
database of site options and our strong
relationships with the local real estate
community.

3) Incentives – We underwrite and offer tax
incentives for selected competitive projects
that provide compelling value to Detroit and
Detroiters.

We will often pull in partner organizations to
support your project, resulting in a package
of federal, state and local tools that help the
Detroit location compete with others.

4) Partner Network – We maintain a vast partner
network to meet the needs of your project
including state, regional, financial, workforce
and innovation.

Learn about our tax incentives here

Learn about Detroit's strategic location here

BUSINESS RETENTION

The Business Retention program supports
the growth and sustainability of Detroit-based companies, including industrial firms, corporate offices, and high-growth start-ups.

HOW WE CAN HELP

1) Strategic Business Consultation – Evaluate
your business needs, growth opportunities, and
connect to resources like grants, loans, technical
support, and networking.

2) City of Detroit Support – Navigate city
departments to streamline projects and
resolve challenges including zoning,
permitting, procurement, taxes, and land sales.

3) Facility Expansion & Rehabilitation – Support
site selection, building upgrades, and
expansions leveraging city/state tax incentives.

4) Workforce & Talent Development – Facilitate
hiring, training, and employee retention with
Detroit at Work and partners. Includes support
like transportation, childcare, and mental health
resources.

5) Grow Your Market – Expand your customer
base, pursue contracts, and access marketing,
design, and international sales support.

6) Strengthen Your Supply Chain – Support
supplier connections, local sourcing strategies,
and report trade/tariff impacts

Business Retention Program Webpage

OUR FOCUS AREAS

We concentrate our efforts on three Prosperity Sectors.
These sectors reflect Detroit’s strengths, competitive advantages, depth of expertise,
high-quality jobs, and long-term opportunities for growth.

Automobility & Advanced Manufacturing

Detroit’s rich automotive & manufacturing history speaks
for itself, with unmatched
talent, mobility infrastructure
and density of industry investment.

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