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Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Helping businesses, entrepreneurs and talented people locate and expand in the greater Charleston metro area.

For three decades, Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has helped catalyze long-term regional prosperity by attracting the world’s best companies, talent, and entrepreneurs. We’re a robust network of investors, staff, business, academic, and governmental partners committed to strengthening regional employment and building a base of high-value industries to strengthen the three-county region’s economy into the future.

02/19/2026

Right now, 181 companies across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, life sciences, defense, logistics, and tech are actively hiring. From engineers and lab technicians to project managers and skilled trades, opportunity spans industries and experience levels.

Organizations like ATI are leading cutting-edge R&D collaborations to solve our nation’s most urgent challenges - and they’re doing it here.

🔎 View open roles from 181 companies across the Charleston region and find where your skills fit: https://loom.ly/ufCn6Nc

02/18/2026

Innovation isn’t a buzzword. It’s an economic strategy.

According to analysis by EY, innovation-driven growth in the Charleston region could unlock:
✨ $13 billion in additional Gross Regional Product
✨ $10 billion more in annual earnings
✨ A stronger, more inclusive economy by 2040

When we invest in advanced industries, support entrepreneurs, strengthen talent pipelines, and close resource gaps, we’re not just accelerating ideas. We’re expanding opportunity.

📣 What would a $13B stronger Charleston region look like to you?

02/17/2026

Charleston is taking off, and the progress shows. ✈️

A bird’s-eye view of the upgrades underway at Charleston International Airport reflects more than construction. It’s investment in capacity, connectivity, and long-term competitiveness for the region.

Charleston International Airport handled a record 6.3 million passengers last year, a 30% increase since 2019. With 14 airlines offering 60+ nonstop daily flights connecting to 53 airports across North America, connectivity to the Charleston region continues to expand.

As passenger traffic climbs and business activity accelerates, this expanded gateway strengthens our ability to move talent, goods, and opportunity in and out of the Charleston region.

02/16/2026

National headlines are highlighting a surge in productivity, with recent GDP reports showing output rising significantly faster than hours worked. 📈

Behind much of that momentum? Technology, including artificial intelligence. 🤖

Join the AI Collective and the SC Council on Competitiveness in Charleston for a focused, real world look at where AI is, and where it’s headed next. This FREE event is this Thursday! Register now: https://ow.ly/tcEJ50Y906h

02/13/2026

Charleston’s culinary talent is once again representing South Carolina on the statewide stage. 🍽️

Last week, Gov. Henry McMaster named James London, owner and chef of Chubby Fish and Seahorse, as a 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador.

The Chef Ambassador program, led by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, highlights chefs who showcase Certified South Carolina ingredients and share the state’s culinary traditions with national and global audiences.

Programs like this reinforce how Charleston’s food scene fuels two of South Carolina’s most powerful economic drivers - tourism and agriculture - supporting jobs, entrepreneurs, and local producers across the state.

📸: Chubby Fish

02/11/2026

Communication is the most in-demand skill in the Charleston metro region 📣

According to the Charleston Metro Region Talent Demand Study, employers across industries are prioritizing strong communicators who can collaborate, lead, and move ideas forward 🤝

In a growing, innovation-driven region, communication is more than a soft skill. It’s a competitive advantage 🚀

02/10/2026

South Carolina’s economy is humming - and the Charleston region is helping lead the way. 🌟

From advanced manufacturing to life sciences, the state ranked No. 1 in real GDP growth in early 2025, with employment gains outpacing the nation. Charleston remains a key driver, supported by port access, a growing professional services sector, and continued strength in construction and innovation industries.

With 42 new residents arriving each day in the region, growth is both an opportunity and a responsibility.

This is where CRDA plays a critical role.

As the region’s economic development organization, CRDA works to:
• Recruit and grow high-wage industries
• Strengthen talent pipelines in partnership with education and employers
• Align infrastructure and workforce strategy with long-term business needs
• Elevate the Charleston region’s competitive position nationally and globally

Sustained growth doesn’t happen by accident. It requires coordination, strategy, and a long-term vision.

Sound off:
📊 What growth trends are you watching most closely?
🏗️ Where should we prioritize investment to support long-term competitiveness?
🚀 What does sustainable growth look like for our region?

02/09/2026

Charleston’s next generation of innovators is getting hands-on this summer. 🚀

Charleston Digital is bringing back its STEM Summer Camp July 13–17, 2026 at the Charleston Learning Center. Middle school students will dive into cybersecurity, robotics, and real-world problem solving through collaborative, high-energy challenges.

Led by Carla Ferrette-Clark of Military Magnet Academy, the camp is part of a broader effort to expand access to tech education and strengthen Charleston’s future workforce.

Supported by partners including Google, Comcast NBCUniversal, the City of Charleston, and Charleston County Economic Development.

More details and registration link in comments ⬇️

02/06/2026

It’s almost time for a little Manufacturing Madness 🏭🔥

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce's “Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina” is back, celebrating the products, people, and craftsmanship that power our state’s manufacturing economy.

🗓 Nominations open February 9 and run through February 19
🗳 Voting begins February 23
🏆 Only one product will claim the title

From advanced materials to everyday essentials, South Carolina makes some seriously impressive things and the Charleston region is proud to be part of that story.

Know a product that deserves the spotlight? Get ready to nominate and vote: https://loom.ly/UEBRJ8U

02/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Quarterly Investor Briefing, and special thanks to our incredible speakers for grounding yesterday’s conversation in real-world insight. 🌎

We were honored to hear from James Story, retired U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, and Dr. Mark Witte, Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston, with thoughtful moderation by Julie Gurtis.

The discussion explored how global geopolitical developments shape decision-making at the regional level, from corporate growth and business attraction to capital investment strategy. As global dynamics continue to evolve, understanding their local and regional implications is more important than ever for leaders across sectors.

We’re grateful for the expertise shared and for an engaged audience committed to navigating complexity with clarity and perspective.

02/03/2026

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when talent, capital, infrastructure, and community align.

Across the Charleston region, that alignment is driving real momentum. From advanced manufacturing and life sciences to tech and logistics, companies are choosing this region not just to grow, but to stay.

At Charleston Regional Development Alliance, we’re focused on strengthening the ecosystem that makes long-term growth possible.

Discover what's possible in our strategic plan - link in comments.

01/30/2026

South Carolina is setting a new national standard for trusted, secure research 🔐

This week, South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA announced the launch of the Center for Research Security, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative designed to protect intellectual property, secure sensitive research data, and support responsible, compliant research across the state.

Through a landmark statewide partnership with Digital Science and participation from seven South Carolina colleges and universities, this initiative establishes a unified framework to protect intellectual property, secure sensitive data, and strengthen compliance with federal research security requirements.

For federal agencies, research-intensive companies, and public–private partners, the signal is clear: South Carolina is a trusted place to innovate, collaborate, and invest.

At Charleston Regional Development Alliance, we’re proud to celebrate our partners advancing South Carolina’s innovation economy and long-term competitiveness.

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65 Fairchild Street, Ste 100
Charleston, SC
29492

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+18437679300

Website

https://www.CharlestonForBusiness.com/

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