Charleston Regional Development Alliance

11/28/2025

Black Friday does more than kick off the holiday season. It activates a huge part of the Charleston region’s workforce. From retail teams serving residents and visitors to our logistics and transportation networks that keep goods moving, these roles strengthen our regional economy, create flexible opportunities for workers, and highlight the industries that keep the Lowcountry running. 🛍️🚚

And as holiday shopping ramps up, choosing to support local businesses and homegrown brands helps fuel the employers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who make our region strong.

Black Friday may be one day, but its impact reaches across our entire business community.

11/26/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the many partners who make the Charleston region such an extraordinary place to live, work, innovate, and grow.

We’re grateful for:
✨ The employers creating opportunity
🚀 The innovators and founders shaping what’s next
🎓 The educators and workforce partners building pathways
❤️ The nonprofits and civic leaders strengthening our community
🌟 And the people who choose to call this region home

Thank you for being part of the Charleston region’s story - and for helping shape an even brighter future. Tag a contact, business, or group you're thankful for below ⬇️

11/25/2025

Big news for Charleston’s biotech sector. 🚀

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics, a local company developing targeted immunotherapies for hard-to-treat cancers.

Leukogene has been part of the SCRA ecosystem since 2014 and recently earned FDA orphan drug designation for its acute myeloid leukemia therapy. This new funding will help advance their clinical programs and continue building a world-class biotech company right here in South Carolina.

Innovation in the Lowcountry continues to grow. Read more: https://loom.ly/ZZsAh88

SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics.

11/24/2025

South Carolina’s manufacturing sector has come a long way from its textile roots. Today, it’s a hub for advanced technology, global production, and high-skill career pathways.

Highlights from recent data:
🔹 $200B total economic impact
🔹 Production up even as technology makes work more efficient
🔹 BMW, Volvo, and others pioneering robotics, automation, and sustainability
🔹 Tech colleges preparing workers for high-tech, high-mobility careers

The result? A more innovative, resilient, globally competitive manufacturing economy - and a bright outlook for the decade ahead.

Read more from SC BIZ: https://loom.ly/ec1NkqU

11/21/2025

Entrepreneurs of Charleston - roll call 👋

Tell us what you’re building.
Tag your business.
Share your latest win.

Charleston’s startup community is full of momentum, and we want to spotlight the people shaping the region’s future. This is one of the best places in the country to start a business, and you’re proving it every day.

11/20/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this season? Consider supporting One-Eighty Place, a local organization making a significant impact on the Charleston community by working every day to end and prevent homelessness.

Through shelter and meals, job training, healthcare, and long-term support, One80 Place helps individuals and families rebuild stability and move toward independence. Their work strengthens our entire region by ensuring more of our neighbors have the resources they need to thrive.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/FbQk-wk

11/19/2025

Thinking about where to grow your business next? Consider Charleston.

Our region offers the perfect blend of growth, talent, and global connectivity. A fast-growing population, skilled workforce, and seamless access to international markets make Charleston a strategic choice for companies ready to scale.

Here, business opportunity meets unmatched quality of life. Learn more: https://loom.ly/FWeWpKY

11/18/2025

Looking for your next career move? Charleston’s job market is growing fast - and so are the opportunities. 🌟

Explore 3,000+ open roles from 180 innovative companies across the region. From tech and life sciences to logistics, manufacturing, and corporate careers, our regional job board brings trusted local employers together in one place.

Your next chapter starts here: https://loom.ly/ufCn6Nc

11/18/2025

Good news for commuters and businesses in the Charleston region. 🚗📈

The new Palmetto Commerce Interchange on I-26 is now complete and will officially open to the public beginning today, November 17. This major infrastructure upgrade connects I-26 directly to Palmetto Commerce Parkway and improves access to one of the region’s fastest-growing industrial and employment corridors.

Completed ahead of schedule, this nearly $90 million project is designed to reduce travel times, improve freight movement, and support continued economic growth in the Ingleside and Palmetto Commerce areas.

Smart infrastructure keeps our region moving forward.

Read more: https://loom.ly/BBV3WY0

11/14/2025

The Lowcountry Food Bank serves 10 coastal counties across South Carolina, providing fresh, healthy food to families in need through a network of more than 240 partner agencies. From summer meal programs for kids to mobile food pantries for seniors, their work nourishes both bodies and futures.

At CRDA, we believe giving back is an essential part of building a resilient, thriving region. When our neighbors’ basic needs are met, our workforce and economy are stronger too.

This holiday season, join us in supporting the Lowcountry Food Bank through volunteering, hosting a food drive, or spreading awareness of their impact. Because when we lift others up, we all rise together.

Learn more about giving back to Lowcountry Food Bank this season: https://loom.ly/y7Edw88

11/13/2025

Big news for Charleston’s defense and tech sector! ⚓💻

Congratulations to Sev1Tech, which has been awarded a $49 million U.S. Navy contract to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, headquartered right here in Charleston.

The work - focused on expeditionary enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and cloud modernization - will strengthen Sev1Tech’s local operations and deepen its 20-year partnership with NIWC Atlantic.

This milestone highlights how the Charleston region continues to play a critical role in advancing national defense and innovation through world-class talent and technology.

11/12/2025

CRDA hosted our Quarterly Investment Briefing, bringing investors together to explore key community and economic initiatives across the region.

Highlights included discussions on the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Potential Extension with Peter LaMotte of Chernoff Newman, an SC Legislative Session outlook with Ashley Jackrel of Avison Young - Charleston, and an Angel Oak Preserve Initiative spotlight with Wes Carter of Atlantic Packaging and Catherine McCullough of Lowcountry Land Trust.

Thank you to all who joined us in advancing Charleston’s economic and community growth.