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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.

South Carolina is leading the nation in attracting the next generation of talent. 📈A new LendingTree study found that So...
10/20/2026

South Carolina is leading the nation in attracting the next generation of talent. 📈

A new LendingTree study found that South Carolina had the largest net gain of Gen Z adults in the country in 2024, welcoming more than 60,000 young adults from other states and recording a net gain of 22,843.

For the Charleston region, attracting young professionals is key to long-term economic competitiveness. That means creating career opportunities, supporting a strong business environment, and offering the quality of place that helps people and companies thrive.

Read the full study: https://bit.ly/4ynvfIr

AI is moving fast. Got questions? You're not alone. 💻AI in the AM is back this fall, bringing South Carolina's AI, techn...
10/19/2026

AI is moving fast. Got questions? You're not alone. 💻

AI in the AM is back this fall, bringing South Carolina's AI, technology and cybersecurity leaders together for practical conversations about the tools and trends changing how we work.

Hosted by SC Tech, an initiative of SC Council on Competitiveness, this free virtual series is part office hours, part open conversation. No lengthy presentations or complicated jargon. Just real questions, useful insights and ideas you can put to work.

📅 Tuesdays through November 10
⏰ 9–10 a.m.
📍 Virtual

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking for smarter ways to put it to work, there's a seat for you.

Join the conversation and stay ahead of what's next: https://bit.ly/4B2bSXS

What could Charleston’s next big company look like?The Lowcountry Impact Fund has made its first investment: $250,000 to...
10/16/2026

What could Charleston’s next big company look like?

The Lowcountry Impact Fund has made its first investment: $250,000 to The Harbor Entrepreneur Center to support startups, small businesses and growing companies in the region.

Even better, it’s designed to keep working. As funds are repaid, they can be reinvested into future projects.

It’s another investment in the ideas, entrepreneurs and companies shaping what’s next for Charleston’s economy. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ADYdWT

Big ideas. Bold pitches. Up to $2 million in potential investment. 🚀On November 12, some of the Lowcountry's most promis...
10/15/2026

Big ideas. Bold pitches. Up to $2 million in potential investment. 🚀

On November 12, some of the Lowcountry's most promising entrepreneurs will take the stage for Catalyst by Beemok, a live pitch competition where founders will compete for a share of up to $2 million in potential investment.

It's an opportunity to see innovation in action, discover emerging businesses and connect with the founders, investors and business leaders helping shape our region's future.

We're excited to see Charleston's entrepreneurial community in the spotlight, and we hope you'll be part of the audience!

🔗 Learn more and make plans to attend: https://bit.ly/47M8TW9

As the Charleston region continues to evolve, commercial real estate remains an important part of the conversation aroun...
10/14/2026

As the Charleston region continues to evolve, commercial real estate remains an important part of the conversation around how our region prepares for what’s next.

CRDA Vice President of Investor Relations Jason Brown recently joined local industry leaders for the annual commercial real estate forecast, sharing an economic development perspective on the forces shaping our region’s next chapter.

The discussion brought together insights on the current market, future development and the trends influencing the Charleston region’s continued evolution.

Sometimes the next step is simply knowing where to look.CharlestonCareers.org connects job seekers with opportunities at...
10/13/2026

Sometimes the next step is simply knowing where to look.

CharlestonCareers.org connects job seekers with opportunities at employers across the Charleston region, making it easier to see what’s out there and where your skills could take you next.

From advanced manufacturing and aerospace to healthcare, technology, corporate services and more, there are opportunities across some of the region’s most important and growing industries.

See what’s on the other side.

Explore open positions at CharlestonCareers.org.

A fresh perspective from the Mile High City! 🏔️CRDA's David Ginn and Jason Brown are in Denver, Colorado, this week for ...
10/09/2026

A fresh perspective from the Mile High City! 🏔️

CRDA's David Ginn and Jason Brown are in Denver, Colorado, this week for the 2026 Metro Leadership Visit, hosted by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Alongside fellow regional leaders, they're exploring how Denver is approaching infrastructure, innovation, workforce development and the opportunities that come with a rapidly expanding metro.

It's an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen regional connections and bring home fresh perspectives that can help shape the Charleston region's future.

📸: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the Charleston region, Obatala Sciences, Inc! 🧬The biotechnology company has selected Charleston County for i...
10/08/2026

Welcome to the Charleston region, Obatala Sciences, Inc! 🧬

The biotechnology company has selected Charleston County for its first East Coast operation, investing $656,000 and creating 46 new jobs and training opportunities.

Located at Blue Sky Labs in Charleston, Obatala’s new operation will support partnership development, translational research, product development and future scale-up activities tied to its human-derived biomaterials and advanced tissue model technologies.

We’re proud to welcome Obatala Sciences to the Charleston region and look forward to seeing the company’s impact within our life sciences community.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jJrwRQ

What will Charleston’s workforce look like in 2030? 🤔 Production now leads the region’s high-demand occupations, with jo...
10/07/2026

What will Charleston’s workforce look like in 2030? 🤔

Production now leads the region’s high-demand occupations, with jobs projected to grow 16.7% between 2025 and 2030 and add approximately 3,945 net new positions.

➡️ That growth tells a bigger story. Continued investment in advanced manufacturing, combined with automation, AI-enabled processes and new technologies, is changing both the kinds of jobs our region needs and the skills needed to fill them.

Explore more workforce trends and insights in the Charleston Metro Region Talent Demand Study: https://bit.ly/4e52EAh

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65 Fairchild Street, Ste 100
Charleston, SC
29492

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

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