2017 ANNUAL REPORT
A Roadmap for Success The Detroit region is flipping the narrative of economic progress. Today, nearly a decade after the Great Recession, our communities are growing, anchored by responsible and collaborative government leadership, billions of dollars in private sector investments, world-class universities and health institutions, and a rich ecosystem of tech and mobility entrepreneurs eager to create the next big thing. The 11-county region continues to outpace the nation in several key areas, but there is still work to do. Together with the business and philanthropic communities, Forward Detroit’s goal is to ensure the region is educated, employed and healthy to compete in the 21st century global economy. This report highlights the successes of Forward Detroit’s economic initiatives in the past year.
NOTE: Report reflects results from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
Strategy to Position the Region for Global Competitiveness Forward Detroit, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s economic development strategy, is built to ensure the 11-county Detroit region is educated, employed and healthy to compete in the 21st century global economy. The strategy is centered around five strategic pillars — talent, community, people, global connectivity, and next-generation mobility.
Talent
Strengthen the talent pipeline
Create a vibrant region to live, work and play
Community
Create jobs and decrease unemployment
People Global Connectivity
Market the region globally
Next-Generation Mobility
Lead the mobility revolution Next-Generation Mobility
Forward Detroit is driven by the Chamber’s world-class economic development initiatives and advocacy expertise that positions the region for long-term prosperity in the global market.
Our Programs
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Talent
Third-Grade Reading Scores Goal: 58% Current: 42.6% (2015-2016)
Adults with Postsecondary Degrees Goal: 60%* Current: 39.1%** *Professional certificates and above by 2025 **Associate degree and above
Patent Growth Goal: Grow faster than U.S. average Current Michigan: 4.3% Growth Current National: 2.0% Growth
An educated, highly skilled workforce is the linchpin of our region’s ability to compete globally in today’s connected world. To cultivate the existing talent pipeline and market the region as a desirable place for new talent to live, work and play, Forward Detroit is focused on education reform, access to and retaining students in higher education institutions, and maintaining Michigan’s leadership in patent development.
Increasing Pathways to College 701 TWO-YEAR STUDENTS ENROLLED
771 TWO-YEAR STUDENTS ENROLLED
MAKING COLLEGE
270 DETROIT
FOUR-YEAR STUDENTS ENROLLED
PROMISE
INCREASING COLLEGE
AFFORDABLE ENROLLMENT Detroit Drives Degrees strengthens the talent pipeline by advancing access to postsecondary education, boosting student success, and retaining and attracting talent. Macomb, Oakland and Wayne county schools participated in Detroit Drives Degrees’ first “Race to the FAFSA Line” Challenge during the 2016-2017 school year.
FAFSA COMPLETION RATE 2016
2017
55.6%
59.4%
There was $90 million in federal aid that went unclaimed in Michigan last year. To put this funding into the hands of students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocks thousands of dollars in Pell Grants.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Comprised of presidents and provosts of community colleges and universities charged with setting the regionwide strategy for education attainment.
The Detroit Promise offers a tuition-free path to postsecondary education for eligible Detroitresident students graduating from a Detroit high school. Between the 2015 and 2016 academic years, the Detroit Promise saw a 10 percent increase in students enrolled in higher education institutions with the expansion into four-year universities.
BOOSTING STUDENT
SUCCESS
417 Detroit Promise students were connected to one-on-one support to help them adjust, navigate and remain enrolled in college through the Campus Coach program.
“Michigan’s largest city is now the largest city in the United States to guarantee high school students the opportunity to earn a college degree tuition-free.The Detroit Promise is opening the doors of higher education attainment to young people in the city of Detroit. Innovative partnerships like this are essential to maintaining a pipeline of highly skilled workers that is necessary for the state and region’s long-term economic competitiveness in the 21st century.” - Rick Snyder, Governor, State of Michigan
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Community The Detroit region is a place where innovation and entrepreneurship thrive, and where people can make their mark while enjoying a high quality of life. Maintaining economically vibrant communities is critical to sustain existing business and attract new investment. A strong, mobile workforce and amenities to improve quality of life are key to cities’ prosperity.
Public Transit Goal: 55,000,000 ridership Current: 44,905,299 ridership
Population Growth Goal: 1.0% annual growth Current: 0.0% annual growth
Detroit’s Community Well-being Index Goal: Above 50th percentile Current: 158 out of 189 Photo: Downtown Detroit Partnership
Supporting Healthy, Mobile Communities
TELLING DETROIT’S
HEALTH
CONNECTING OUR REGION Leading business voice for the Regional Transit Authority’s (RTA) Master Plan and key partner in Citizens for Connecting Our Communities, a coalition of more than 200 business, labor and government leaders.
CARE STORY
HealthForward launched this year to convene health care leaders to drive economic development and improve wellness outcomes. Through stakeholder meetings, HealthForward has begun to identify areas where the business community can make an impact on technology, innovation, and improving the health and productivity of the workforce.
RESTORING VIBRANT CITIES
“People want to be in Detroit. From downtown to our neighborhoods, we’re seeing new investment and demand for housing. Together with community and business leaders we are showing the world that Detroit is a great place to work, raise a family, and thrive in today’s new economy.”
The Chamber served as a lead voice, along with a coalition of statewide economic development partners and support from Gov. Rick Snyder, to educate lawmakers on the importance of the Michigan Thrive Initiative. The legislation, which passed with bipartisan support, unleashes $5 billion in major brownfield redevelopment projects across the state. It is a critical component of Michigan’s long-term growth and is expected to catalyze a surge in population.
- Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit
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People People are the heartbeat of the Detroit region and the backbone of business. Through key initiatives, Forward Detroit is focused on improving the lives of individuals by growing the number of high-quality jobs and pathways to postsecondary education for all Michiganders.
Regional Jobs Goal: 1.5% above the national average Current Detroit: 2.0% Current National: 1.5%
Unemployment Goal: 4.5% Current: 4.6%
Per Capita Income Goal: $37,577 Current: $31,574 Photo: Campbell Ewald
Creating Opportunities for Detroiters
JOB CREATION
The Chamber’s collaborative business attraction efforts helped bring 957 jobs to the region from world-class companies like Arcelor Mittal and Fuyao Glass, ensuring the future success of nearly 1,000 families.
957 JOBS
GOOD JOBS COALITION
Joined Business Leaders for Michigan and more than 40 businesses, community organizations, economic developers and labor unions across the state in leading efforts to support Gov. Rick Snyder and advocate for bipartisan approval of the Good Jobs for Michigan legislation.
AUTOMOTIVE CAREER PATHWAYS TO
CONNECTIONS SUCCESS MICHauto’s Discover Auto career series connects students with leading universities in Michigan to promote the exciting, high-tech career opportunities that exist for engineers in the automotive industry. Over the past couple of years, more than 25 automotive suppliers and manufacturers have exposed nearly 1,000 students to the industry.
Collaborated with Mayor Mike Duggan and My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to connect young men of color in Detroit with regional employers who provided 300 full-time and 100 seasonal jobs during the “Pathways to Success” job fair.
“At GM, one of our main focus areas is to create sustainable solutions that improve the communities in which we live and work – and nowhere is that more true than here in our headquarters city of Detroit. Through our support of K-12 education, economic empowerment, neighborhood revitalization, and many other initiatives, GM is a proud partner in helping the city of Detroit in its unprecedented renaissance.” - Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO, General Motors Co.
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Global Connectivity Strengthening the Detroit region’s status as a mobility and technology hub among companies looking to do business in the U.S. market, Forward Detroit’s business attraction expertise is often called upon to develop and implement global investment strategies. This is accomplished through collaborative outreach missions, site selector visits, trade show attendance, and hosting foreign business delegations. Foreign Direct Investment Goal: $12.1 billion Current: $7.6 billion
International Firms Goal: 125 new foreign facilities Current: 117 new foreign facilities
Foreign-Born Population with a Degree Goal: Top five ranking among peer regions Current: Ranked fourth
Marketing the Detroit Region Globally
BY T H E
NUMBERS
$179.25
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MILLION NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENT
TOTAL PROJECTS
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
112
SITE SELECTORS ENGAGED
The Chamber traveled across the globe for investment missions and hosted nine international delegations from seven countries to highlight the region’s revitalization, manufacturing and talent assets.
GATEWAY
Destination Detroit is a brand that encompasses public and private partners in 11 counties to attract new business investment and jobs to the region. The collective impact of the partners for the past year is $4.15 billion in investment and 13,000 jobs created and retained.
INVESTMENT MISSIONS
DELEGATIONS
NATIONAL Atlanta Cleveland Dallas Greenville Indianapolis Los Angeles Philadelphia Tampa Washington, D.C. West Virginia
INTERNATIONAL Austria China Germany India Malaysia Netherlands South Africa
INTERNATIONAL Israel Netherlands
“Economic development is driven by collaboration and partners. The world-class companies that have made their home in Macomb and Southeast Michigan are a reflection of our collective efforts to advance our region. Together with the Detroit Regional Chamber, we are transforming industry and workforce. Telling our story with one voice is essential to the long-term growth of the region and the continued success of companies that choose to invest here.” - Mark Hackel, Executive, Macomb County
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Next-Generation Mobility The Detroit region is home to world-class automotive and mobility assets — from testing facilities like Mcity and the American Center for Mobility to the growing technology startup ecosystem. Forward Detroit is committed to maintaining the region’s status as the global epicenter of automotive and mobility innovation.
Mobility Testing Facilities/Projects Goal: No. 1 in the world Current: Tied for No. 1 in the world with Germany and Japan
Connected and Automated Vehicle Policies Goal: No. 1 in CAV policies implemented Current: Tied for No. 1 in CAV policies implemented with Nevada
Ensuring Michigan’s Automobility Leadership AUTOMOTIVE
MICHauto promotes, retains and grows the automotive and next-generation mobility industry in Michigan.
CONVENER WORLD MOBILITY LEADERSHIP FORUM
MACKINAC POLICY CONFERENCE
DETROIT MOBILITY SOLUTIONS COALITION
In partnership with Business Leaders for Michigan, MICHauto convened 300 global leaders from 12 countries to discuss how mobility can be leveraged to solve pressing societal challenges.
More then 35 automotive leaders from across the state participated in a discussion on challenges and opportunities for the industry with Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan at “Auto on the Island” during the Mackinac Policy Conference. Follow-up and action items have been established by MICHauto and KPMG.
MICHauto convened 30 automotive and mobility, government and philanthropic leaders monthly in support of the city of Detroit’s mobility transformation plan.
SECURING THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY MICHauto partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) to launch a marketing campaign to promote the collective mobility efforts and innovation across Michigan. Positioning Michigan as the leader in connected and automated vehicle policies, MICHauto was a lead voice educating policy makers on the SAVE Act and supported the MEDC and Ann Arbor SPARK in the creation of the American Center for Mobility. The Chamber, in partnership with the MEDC and WeWork Detroit, created the PlanetM Landing Zone in Detroit to help secure Michigan’s future as the center of the North American automotive industry. The Landing Zone will allow natural collisions to occur between global mobility startups and Michigan’s traditional automotive industry.
“Having a presence in Detroit is a no-brainer for us. There is nowhere else in the world where you have access to a rich pipeline of talent and the technology innovation that is critical to both the mobility transformation sweeping the automotive industry and to take our company to the next level.” - Matt Simoncini, President and CEO, Lear Corporation
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Thank You Investors Regional Leader
“These are exciting and positive times for our region, but the momentum can’t stop. As a leader in innovative health care solutions, Henry Ford Health System recognizes the importance of planning for the region’s long-term growth so that everyone can succeed. We are proud to support Forward Detroit in its efforts to drive not only prosperity for this generation, but for future generations in the next decade and beyond.” -Wright Lassiter III, President and CEO, Henry Ford Health System
Regional Changemaker
Regional Pacesetter
Regional Ambassador Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Bodman PLC Clark Hill PLC Comerica Inc. Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Plunkett Cooney UHY LLP
Regional Ally Accenture Brose North America Inc. Deloitte LLP DENSO International America Inc. Deshler Group Dickinson Wright PLLC Fakhoury Law Group PC Fifth Third Bank Foley & Lardner LLP Ford Motor Company GS3 Highgate LLC IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. Inteva Products LLC KPMG LLP Lawrence Technological University Magna International of America Inc. Nissan Technical Center North America North American Bancard Oakland University Plante Moran PLLC Platinum Equity Rudolph Libbe Inc. Toyota Motor North America Warner Norcross & Judd Yazaki North America Inc.
Regional Supporter AAA Michigan AccessPoint AECOM Alten Technology USA Inc. AMI Manchester Stamping LLC Ann Arbor SPARK Aon Risk Services Central Inc. Baker College Better Business Bureau Bridgestone Americas Butzel Long Clayton & McKervey PC Colliers International Core Partners Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber Inc. Ghafari Associates LLC Gill Holding Company Inc. Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP Huron Capital Partners LLC IAC Group North America IBEW Local 58 & Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECA Inc. Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC Kautex Inc. Key Bank Kostal of America Inc. Kyyba Xcelerator Lenawee Economic Development Corp. Level One Bank LIFT Technology Lochbridge Lucerne International-Sure Solutions MAHLE Industries Inc. Michigan State University Miller Canfield Nexteer Automotive Group Limited Novation Analytics Patina Solutions Plastic Omnium – Auto Inergy Division Roechling Automotive USA LLP Rush Group LLC SAPTC - Shanghai Auto Parts T&C Shiloh Industries Inc. Signature Associates SmithGroupJJR SKF Automotive SME Stoneridge Inc. The Bartech Group The Christman Company The Farbman Group The Mannik & Smith Group Inc. Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting Truscott Rossman Varnum LLP Walsh College Washtenaw Community College Wayne State University Western Michigan University
Regional Contributor ABC Group Sales & Marketing ADAC Automotive Automotive Hall of Fame Axalta Coating Systems LLC
Bianchi Public Relations Inc. Bollhoff Inc. Center for Automotive Research City of Novi City of Southfield Cleary University Cooper-Standard Automotive Detroit Auto Dealers Association Dürr Ecoclean Inc. Eisbrenner Public Relations eLab Ventures ESG Automotive Inc. Faurecia North America Inc. Fleishman-Hillard Inc. Franco Public Relations Group GAC North America Logistics George Johnson & Company Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit Google G-Tech Professional Staffing Harlow Public Relations Hella Inc. USA IHS Inc. Ironworkers Local Union No. 25 Lacks Enterprises Lapeer Development Corp. Leggett & Platt Automotive Group – North America Mahindra North American Technical Center Michigan International Speedway Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Monroe County Business Development Corp. OpTech LLC Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) P3 North America Inc. Phoenix Contact Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC Ricardo Inc. Rockford Construction SAE International Selander Law Office PLLC Shell Oil Company Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership sitronic North America Corp. Spring Dynamics Inc. SRG Global Inc. Stratacomm LLC Taktix Solutions The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. WJR-AM 760
NOTE: Investor listing reflects gifts and pledges as of Oct. 15, 2017.
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Advocating, informing and connecting businesses.
Annual convening of Michigan’s most inuential audience that is unique in the nation.
Strategy to position the region for global competitiveness.
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