Detroit MI City Business Directory

Located in the state of Michigan, Detroit is the largest city on the United States Canada border. With an estimated population of 670,031 in 2019, the city of Detroit is the largest in the state both in terms of economy and population

It is considered a major cultural hub because of its contribution to music, art and, architecture. Detroit is called the heartland of the U.S. Automobile Industry since it is home to the country's three largest automobile manufacturers - General Motors, Stellantis North America, and Ford. In 2007, Detroit was United States' largest exporting region in terms of volume and revenue.

There are four major sectors in Detroit that contribute to the majority of its GDP, namely, manufacturing (mostly automobile), health care technology, and finance. Three of the Fortune 500 companies have also set up a headquarters in the city.

The city is often referred to as the world's automotive center because of the city's economy primarily focusing on the automobile sector. Some other nicknames for Detroit are the Motor City and the City of Champions.

In recent years, tourists from all over the world are coming to Detroit to experience its rich past and diverse architecture. In 2018, the travel magazine Lonely Planet ranked Detroit second in the list of best cities in the world to visit.