Partnering With Economic Development organizations to Deliver Impact

We couldn’t be more honored to sponsor the IEDC in Detroit and to celebrate our partnership with and the work of our client Detroit Regional Partnership. From the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, we’ve helped cities, regions and destinations redefine their story, attract new investment and strengthen community vitality. Whether it’s attracting businesses to your community, inspiring talent to stay or shaping a reputation that signals opportunity, we help you lead change and connect with the audiences who can shape it.

Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP)

When you’re the lead economic development organization in the 11-county Detroit region – crowded with local, state and national players – there are going to be awareness and clarity of role challenges. That’s why we not only helped DRP market the region and drive growth, we helped sharpen their identity with strategy, creative, production and media. The campaign saw 12 million campaign impressions and 194% YOY increase in website traffic sessions.

CLIENT PARTNERS

Verified Industrial
Properties (VIP)

To successfully attract business, you need high-quality sites ready. Working alongside DRP, we’ve helped evolve their VIP program, a best-in-class initiative that brings confidence to landowners, municipalities, site selectors and end users alike. Together, we’ve helped strengthen this program’s value and visibility, building trust across the ecosystem.

PRINCE GEORGE’S
COUNTY (PGC)

We helped PGC leverage its $1B Blue Line Corridor expansion to define a competitive identity in the D.C. Metro market. A community-driven renaming effort, PR and media outreach, and a multiphase rollout boosted resident pride, secured stakeholder support and positioned PGC as a hub for business, sports, entertainment and investment.

Regional Growth
Partnership (RGP)

We built an interactive microsite with immersive VR drone tours of the region’s industrial sites, infrastructure and quality-of-life assets. VR glasses were delivered to Northwest Ohio site selectors and business leaders in a custom box, making the region’s story unforgettable, while elevating the region as a forward-thinking destination for business investment and growth.

Greater Washington
Partnership (GWP)

We positioned GWP as a convener and champion for inclusive growth, regional mobility and diverse talent across the Baltimore-to-Richmond super region. We created dynamic content, including a sizzle video that showcased the region’s momentum, from Fortune 1000 companies and federal labs to major infrastructure investments and tech training programs.

"Partnering with Hart has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. I’ve appreciated their transparency, strategic thinking and how seamlessly they’ve integrated with our team. They’re flexible, quick to pivot when needed and always keep our brand and goals at the center of their work."

Lance Woodworth
President & CEO, Destination Toledo
“Hart is more than a vendor – they’re a true partner. Their team is constantly anticipating our needs, identifying smarter opportunities and acting with our brand’s best interest at heart. They’re strategic, nimble and a joy to work with.”

Kim Barnes
Corporate Marketing Director, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority