ABOUT
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.
OUR VISION
The vision of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is to be Detroit’s leading economic development and jobs organization, leveraging our expertise and innovation to advance a sustainable, robust and inclusive economy.
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.
DEGC EXCEEDS GOALS (2017-2022)
GENERATED
26,351
NEW JOBS
SECURED
$7.56B
IN NEW INVESTMENT
HELPED
176
SMALL BUSINESSES*
*Does not include +300 home-based businesses