CRDA Work Plan FY 2022-2023

CHARLESTON’S REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES

Since 1995, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance has led six distinct regional strategies.

Recruit jobs; diversify the economy

Recruit higher wage jobs; add technology sector

Cluster-based strategy; increase competitiveness

Compete globally; connect economic community & workforce development

Strengthen global competitiveness; build thriving industry cluster ecosystems; attract high-skill talent

Align regional work to promote economic prosperity with opportunities for all; companion strategy focused on:

· Industry clusters

· Innovation

· Talent

· Sustainability

WHO IS CHARLESTON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE?

DRIVING REGIONAL PROSPERITY

Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has served as a catalyst for sustainable economic prosperity in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties since 1995. CRDA continues to deliver impactful results through convening and collaborating with the most influential business, government and academic leaders in our community to attract the world’s best companies and talent.

Our current economic development strategy was finalized in early 2022 and is now serving as a framework for CRDA’s work plan. The recommendations specifically focus on our region’s economic cluster and innovation ecosystems. Innovation advancement, from process improvement to disruptive technology, will be embedded throughout CRDA’s regional economic development activities over the next five years.

“CRDA and leaders in the Charleston region have made a strategic investment for equitable prosperity through constant emphasis on innovation, talent and sustainability. It will be an exciting year as this new strategy is executed, and we continue to celebrate impactful economic development wins that provide meaningful employment opportunities for our residents.”

MICHAEL FULLER, CRDA CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT & CEO, BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

FY 2021-2022 RESULTS BY THE NUMBERS

| 2011- 2021

Source: SC Dept. of Revenue

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis & JobsEQ

Charleston now has the deepest harbor on the United States’ east coast Charleston region’s labor force grew to 407,000 (+3% over 2021)

SC listed #3 among “Top States for Doing Business” by Area Development

SC’s workforce development program ranked in the top 3 by Area Development

SC named among the “Best States for Manufacturing” by Site Selection Group

CHS named among top 20 “Cities with the Fastest Growing High-Tech Sectors” by 24/7 Wall St.

One Region Roadmap is an economic recovery and resiliency plan for the 3-County Charleston region. It is guided by input from community leaders and local residents, and the Roadmap’s ultimate success will lie in its ability to provide positive and meaningful impacts on people’s lives.

This effort is made possible through a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant secured by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, with additional support from partner agencies. The plan was developed by CRDA, the BCD Council of Governments, and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, along with input and support from partner agencies.

ECONOMIC CLUSTER & INNOVATION STRATEGY

CRDA leveraged this more comprehensive effort to develop a sub-strategy specifically focused on our region’s economic cluster and innovative ecosystems. The plan is designed to lay the groundwork for the next evolution of Charleston’s economy by bolstering innovation throughout the region.

PRIORITY AREAS

EXPAND our global marketing & business attraction efforts

INTENSIFY our talent attraction efforts

FOSTER innovation within and across our region’s industry clusters

INCREASE our focus on resiliency and sustainability, which are crucial to attracting global companies

MARKET GLOBALLY

Our region competes with much larger markets for competitive investments, and our marketing and business development must be world-class.

Did You Know?

CRDA intensified our global outreach in late 2023 to better understand current trends, meet with prospects, and promote our region on a larger stage. Traveling with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, we visited Japan, South Korea and India. Germany, France and the United Kingdom were on the European circuit.

CULTIVATE TALENT

Access to skilled talent is a top consideration for nearly every business deciding between investment locations.

Did You Know?

Trident Technical College is collaborating with Bosch in re-skilling and up-skilling employees as part of the transition into electromobility. This will help the company’s local plant prepare its workforce for semiconductor chip-related manufacturing and other needs for the emerging electrification industry.

FOSTER INNOVATION

According to the U.S. Chamber, innovation fuels 50-60% of economic growth in high-performing regions.

Did You Know?

The Palmetto Tech Bridge (PTB) is partnering with the SC Council on Competitiveness to support innovation ecosystems that help develop critical capabilities. PTB is an initiative of the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NIWC) Atlantic with a focus on cybersecurity, data science and communications.

GROW SUSTAINABLY

Resiliency & sustainability are now key investment considerations, especially for European & multinational corporations.

Did You Know?

Redwood Materials, a producer of battery components for electric vehicles, is establishing its Southeast operations in our region. The company will invest $3.5 billion into the region and create 1,500 new jobs. Redwood Materials will initially produce enough battery components from recycled materials for 1 million EVs each year.

FY 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET

29% $1,043,670

PUBLIC SECTOR 18% $698,000 SPECIAL GRANTS, PROGRAM REVENUE, OTHER

$3.77M

FY 2022-2023 REVENUE

54% $2,029,950

PRIVATE SECTOR

Includes funds received through the Catalyst Foundation

CRDA’s organizational program of work includes Global Business Development / Marketing, Research & Business Intelligence, and Engaged Leadership. These charts provide a snapshot of how we are allocating resources to fulfill our regional economic development mission.

FY 2022-2023 RESOURCE ALLOCATION

GLOBAL MARKETING/HIGH-IMPACT CLUSTERS

· Prioritize high-impact clusters and associated supply chains in project activity

· Enhance efforts to attract HQs, financial services, and other office projects

· Strengthen regional supply chain databases, lead generation resources, and other business intelligence tools

· Align digital marketing strategies, such as website, with new strategy

TALENT ATTRACTION

· Increase local and global awareness of high-demand jobs, training, and continuing education

· Expand Charleston Intern Network initiative

· Intensify in-market strategies targeting HR experts, area colleges, and transitioning military

INNOVATION

· Continue as champion for a Charleston Innovation District

· Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem

· Increase market intelligence on local innovation assets

· Spark and align connections across sectors

SUSTAINABILITY

· Increase market intelligence on local efforts

· Develop storylines for building awareness

· Continue collaboration with One Region partners

BOARD CHAIR CHAIR-ELECT

TREASURER & SECRETARY FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR COMPLIANCE OFFICER

MICHAEL FULLER PRESIDENT & CEO BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

CHRIS FRASER PRINCIPAL, MANAGING DIRECTOR - SC AVISON YOUNG

WILLIAM RUSSELL, III PRINCIPAL JARRARD, NOWELL & RUSSELL, LLC

TONY POPE AGENT STATE FARM INSURANCE

DAVID HAMILTON SENIOR VP | MIDDLE MARKET BANKING - COASTAL SC TRUIST

JAY BYARS COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 DORCHESTER COUNTY

CASSIE CHERICHELLO CHARLESTON REGIONAL DIRECTOR BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SC

TODD FRIDDLE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN DORCHESTER COUNTY

WILL HAYNIE MAYOR TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT

JASON LEE PRESIDENT & CEO REV FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

BRANTLEY MOODY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 CHARLESTON COUNTY

JOSHUA WHITLEY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 BERKELEY COUNTY

HERB SASS COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN CHARLESTON COUNTY

PETER FENNELLY PRESIDENT BRIDGE COMMERCIAL

JOHNNY CRIBB BERKELEY COUNTY SUPERVISOR / COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN BERKELEY COUNTY

WADE ALLEN PRESIDENT | BROKER-IN-CHARGE LEE & ASSOCIATES CHARLESTON

THOMAS ANDERSON REGIONAL PRESIDENT CHARLESTON SOUTHSTATE BANK

CODY BAKER VP OF MANUFACTURING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BUSHY PARK

MICHAEL E. BAKER SVP & GROUP MANAGER PNC BANK

RITA BERRY PRESIDENT & CEO GREATER SUMMERVILLE/ DORCHESTER COUNTY CHAMBER

REID BOEHM SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | MARKET EXECUTIVE SYNOVUS BANK

MICHAEL BRYAN PARTNER NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP

MIKE CARTER CEO eGROUP

JAMES CHAVEZ PRESIDENT & CEO SC POWER TEAM

MARK CLINE CEO CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM

TAMMY COGHILL MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LOCAL AFFAIRS DOMINION ENERGY

J. WALKER COLEMAN IV MANAGING PARTNER K&L | GATES LLP

NAT BANKS VP OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (HTI)

PAIGE CARLTON DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THOMPSON TURNER CONSTRUCTION

JEREMY COOK PARTNER HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD, PA

MELVIN CLINE VICE PRESIDENT VANNOY CONSTRUCTION

DONDI COSTIN, PhD PRESIDENT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

JARID COTTRELL PRINCIPAL BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON

BOBBY CREECH REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER OF THE LOWCOUNTRY WEBSTERROGERS, LLP

CLARK DAVIS PRESIDENT & CEO HIGHLAND RESOURCES, INC.

BRYAN DERREBERRY PRESIDENT & CEO CHARLESTON METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JON DOWNEY PRESIDENT & CEO SOUTHERN CURRENT

DAVE ECHOLS PRESIDENT CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS

JASON ECKENSTEIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR AT&T

LAURA EVANS PARTNER SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, LLP

SCOTT FENNELL PRESIDENT FENNELL HOLDINGS, LLC

DONNIE FETNER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

STEVE GALLAGHER CHARLESTON OFFICE LEADER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER BRPH

JONATHAN DAWLEY PRESIDENT & CEO KION NORTH AMERICA

DEEPAL ELIATAMBY PRESIDENT ALLIANCE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.

HEIDI FINNIFF VP OF COMMERCIAL BANKING FIRST CAPITAL BANK

ERIN FISHER SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA

BRENT GIBADLO VP OF OPERATIONS NEXTON

L. ELIZABETH GIBBES PARTNER PARKER POE

MARKUS GROEGER SENIOR VP & TECHNICAL PLANT MANAGER ROBERT BOSCH

TIM GROW OFFICE MANAGING SHAREHOLDER ELLIOTT DAVIS, LLC

MARK HALL PRINCIPAL NORTHPOINT DEVELOPMENT

MARY DEAN HALL EVP, CFO INGEVITY

TODD HALLORAN PRESIDENT EXCELLORAN HOLDINGS, LLC

WILL HELMLY PRESIDENT & CEO HOME TELECOM

LILYN HESTER HEAD OF SOUTHEAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS GOOGLE

J. HUGGINS, III EXECUTIVE VP REGIONAL PRESIDENT UNITED BANK

GREGORY HABIB MAYOR CITY OF GOOSE CREEK

DAVID HAND PRESIDENT O.L. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION CO.

TIM HEICHELBECH VP & DIVISION MANAGER CHOATE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

MARY GARCIA REGIONAL PRESIDENTSC COASTAL MARKET PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS

JAMES GARRETT, JR. MARKET PRESIDENT COLLIERS

JENNY HONEYCUTT COUNTY COUNCIL VICE CHAIR CHARLESTON COUNTY

TIM KENNEDY PRESIDENT TRIDENT CONSTRUCTION

BILL KIRKLAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

CARL D. KOLTS ADVISOR RESONAC GRAPHITE AMERICA INC.

KEVIN LEE CHARLESTON REGIONAL PRESIDENT SOUTHERN FIRST BANK

HARRY LESESNE PRESIDENT DARLA MOORE FOUNDATION

CHRIS MAGALDI PRINCIPAL | REGIONAL DIRECTOR THOMAS & HUTTON

SHAUN MALIN REGIONAL MANAGER HRP ASSOCIATES, INC.

GREG MARSHALL VP & GM, MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS DIVISION CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES

DEREK J. MATHIS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SUNCAP PROPERTY GROUP

COREY MCCLARY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BERKELEY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TOM KUTYLA SVP COMMERCIAL DIVISION MANAGER UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

C. DINOS LIOLLIO PRINCIPAL LIOLLIO ARCHITECTURE

THOMAS MCKENNA, III CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THORNE HEALTHTECH

CHRISTOPHER IBSEN PRESIDENT DOLPHIN ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

CHARLES JORDAN, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW MOORE & VAN ALLEN

LEN HUTCHISON EVP | SC REGION PRESIDENT FIRST NATIONAL BANK

JAYSON NORMAN VICE PRESIDENT WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY

PAUL PATRICK CHIEF OF STAFF COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

JESSICA PAUL CHIEF REAL ESTATE OFFICER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SCOTT POELKER SENIOR VP FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

ROBERT PRATT COMMERCIAL BROKER PRATT & CO. AT RE/MAX PRO REALTY

BOB QUINN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY (SCRA)

WILL SALTERS PRINCIPAL TERRACON

MICHAEL SANDERSON PRESIDENT CHARLES TOWNE HOLDINGS, LLC

MICHAEL SCARAFILE PRESIDENT CAROLINA ONE REAL ESTATE

CALEB SHOMO VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

JIM POSDA PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GEL ENGINEERING, LLC

WIL RILEY CEO CHARLESTON TRIDENT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

MICKEY RENNER MARKET PRESIDENT HOMETRUST BANK

SCOTT SHARP REGIONAL VP TD BANK

RICK MIXSON PRESIDENT LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION

GEORGE MORRISON PARTNER BURR & FORMAN LLP

JEFF SPICER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT WELLS FARGO

BRYAN STEFANI DIRECTOR OF MARKET OPERATIONS AEROTEK

JONATHAN STEINBERG PRESIDENT CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL

DAVID STENSTRÖM VP, MANUFACTURING | CHARLESTON PLANT MANAGER VOLVO CAR USA

R. KEITH SUMMEY MAYOR CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

JOHN TECKLENBURG MAYOR CITY OF CHARLESTON

GEORGE TEMPLE, IV PRESIDENT & COO LS3P

ALAN TOWNSEND SENIOR VP & PRINCIPAL HUSSEY GAY BELL

JEFF TRENNING SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BANK OF AMERICA

JOSH VANSCOY VICE PRESIDENT HITT CONTRACTING INC.

RICKY WARING MAYOR TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE

DARRYL STRUNK SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | DM EVANS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

RUDY THOMAS TAX PARTNER FORVIS, LLP

TONY VINCENT VP, PUBLIC RELATIONS & ENERGY SERVICES BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

REEVES SKEEN SOUTHERN COASTAL AREA EXECUTIVE FIRST CITIZENS BANK

JOSH SORKIN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SAIC

DAN WHALEN PRESIDENT & BROKER IN CHARGE KIAWAH ISLAND REAL ESTATE

STUART WHITESIDE PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE SEAMONWHITESIDE

PAMELA WILLIAMS CHIEF PUBLIC AFAIRS OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL SANTEE COOPER

STEPHANIE YARBROUGH PARTNER WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP

ANITA G. ZUCKER CHAIRPERSON THE INTERTECH GROUP

STEVE WARNER ASSISTANT VP, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

BARRY WHALEN PRESIDENT HLA INC.

ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP COUNCI L*

DAVID COLE, MD PRESIDENT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

MICHAEL AMIRIDIS PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

THOMAS ANDERSON, JR. MARKET EXECUTIVE - SC WELLS FARGO

DONDI COSTIN, PhD PRESIDENT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

JOHN FORTSON PRESIDENT & CEO INGEVITY

MICHAEL FULLER PRESIDENT & CEO BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

ANDREW HSU, PhD PRESIDENT COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

LINDSAY LEONARD SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR BOEING NATL. STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA

JIMMY STATON PRESIDENT & CEO SANTEE COOPER

O.L. THOMPSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER O.L. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

GENERAL GLENN M. WALTERS PRESIDENT THE CITADEL

ANITA G. ZUCKER CHAIRPERSON THE INTERTECH GROUP

JEFFREY DILISI, MD PRESIDENT & CEO ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE

DANIEL KASSIS GM - NEW BUSINESS & CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS DOMINION ENERGY

MARY THORNLEY, EdD PRESIDENT TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

ELC CHAIR

COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNER S

DAVID T. GINN, CEcD PRESIDENT & CEO

MICHAEL J. GRANEY VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

KAREN KUCHENBECKER VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

MEGAN ANDERSON DIRECTOR, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MEGAN FINK DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

JACKI RENEGAR DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

JAMIE DEMENT TALENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

JOE AFFSPRUNG GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

JILLIAN BUNTING MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

JAIME CALDWELL INVESTOR RELATIONS MANAGER

JASON G. BROWN DIRECTOR, STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS

LYNN DEMOS-PETRUCCI BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

GALINA MAIDUC OPERATIONS MANAGER & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

KRISTEN LANIER DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BERKELEY COUNTY

STEVE DYKES, SCCED, AICP DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHARLESTON COUNTY

JOHN TRULUCK, SCCED DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DORCHESTER COUNTY

The CRDA is a true alliance of business, government, and higher education working together to drive a sustainable, competitive economy for the Charleston region. Below is a recognition of entities who have stepped forward to help lead and fund this collaborative.

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Elliott Davis, LLC

Forvis, LLP

Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC

WebsterRogers, LLP

ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING

Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.

BRPH

Davis & Floyd, Inc.

Dolphin Architects & Builders

GEL Engineering, LLC

HLA Inc.

HRP Associates, Inc.

Hussey Gay Bell

Life Cycle Engineering

Liollio Architecture

LS3P

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

S&ME, Inc.

SAIC

SeamonWhiteside

Terracon

Thomas & Hutton

ATTORNEYS

Burr & Forman LLP

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA

K&L | Gates LLP

Moore & Van Allen

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Nexsen Pruet, LLC

Parker Poe

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bank of America

Fifth Third Bank

First Capital Bank

First Citizens Bank

First National Bank

HomeTrust Bank

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Pinnacle Financial Partners

PNC Bank

REV Federal Credit Union

Southern First Bank

SouthState Bank

Synovus Bank

TD Bank

Truist

United Bank

United Community Bank

Wells Fargo

BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Actalent

Aerotek

Aston Carter

Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI)

MAU Workforce Solutions

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber

CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS

Banks Construction Company

Choate Construction

Evans General Contractors

Harbor Contracting

Hill Construction Corp.

HITT Contracting Inc.

Hood Construction Company, Inc.

JE Dunn Construction Company

K-Con, Inc.

Landmark Construction

O.L. Thompson Construction Company

Thompson Turner Construction

Trident Construction

Vannoy Construction

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Charleston Southern University

The Citadel

Clemson University

College of Charletson

Lowcountry Graduate Center

Trident Technical College

University of South Carolina

FOUNDATIONS

The Darla Moore Foundation

GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES

Berkeley County

Charleston County

City of Charleston

City of Goose Creek

City of North Charleston

Dorchester County

Town of Mount Pleasant

Town of Summerville

HEALTH CARE

Holy City Med Urgent & Primary Care

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Trident Health

HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT

Charleston RiverDogs

Daniel Island Golf Club

Francis Marion Hotel

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Benefitfocus

BoomTown

Booz Allen Hamilton

eGroup

Google

INSURANCE

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

State Farm Insurance - Tony Pope

INVESTMENT CAPITAL

Charles Towne Holdings, LLC

INVESTMENT HOLDINGS

Excelloran Holdings, LLC

Fennell Holdings, Inc.

The InterTech Group

LIFE SCIENCES

Charles River Laboratories

MANUFACTURING

AstenJohnson, Inc.

Boeing South Carolina

Charleston Steel and Metal

Ingevity

KION North America

Mankiewicz Coatings

Resonic Graphite America Inc.

Robert Bosch LLC

Thorne HealthTech

Volvo Car USA

MARITIME

Charleston Branch Pilots Association

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Blue Ion, LLC

REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT

Avison Young

The Beach Company

Bridge Commercial

Bushy Park

Carolina One Real Estate

CB Richard Ellis

Charleston Trident Association of Realtors®

Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic

Colliers

Cushman & Wakefield

Darby Development

Highland Resources, Inc.

Lee & Associates - Charleston

Mainline Development Partners

NAI Charleston

Navy Yard Charleston

Nexton

NorthPoint Development

Pratt & Co. at RE/MAX Pro Realty

Raven Cliff Company, LLC

South Street Partners

SunCap Property Group

WestEdge

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AT&T

Home Telecom

UTILITIES & ENERGY

Berkeley Electric Cooperative

Carolina Gas Transmission

Charleston Water System

Dominion Energy

Santee Cooper

South Carolina Power Team

Southern Current

CHARLESTON OPEN SOURCE

Bear Cognition

Benefitfocus

Blackbaud

BoomTown

Booz Allen Hamilton

Code/+/Trust

eGroup

Gnosis Freight

Lowcountry Graduate Center

PhishLabs

Questis

Sev1Tech

Sprockets

Xifin

2022-2023 LEVELS OF ENGAGEMEN T

2022-2023 LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT

Minimum of 1 “one-on-one” visit with a member of key CRDA sta annually

Opportunity to participate in 1 or 2 business or talent attraction events, mission trips or tradeshows annually at the invitation of CRDA.*

Inclusion in special invitation-only events

Opportunities to serve as co-host for international visits and/or site selectors*

Minimum 1 visit with CRDA President & CEO per year

Top local executive invited to attend an Economic Leadership Council annual update Executive Dinner

BOARD

Eligibility to serve on a CRDA Taskforce and/or Special Initiatives Committee

Eligibility for Talent Attraction Council

Opportunity to serve on CRDA Board of Directors (CEO or most senior executive)

Eligibility for election to CRDA Executive Committee

Eligibility to serve on Business Development Advisory Council~

Opportunity to serve on Economic Leadership Council BRAND

Opportunity for recognition at CRDA events and sponsorship of special CRDA initiatives

Recognition as investor on CRDA website, social media, and in marketing materials

Special recognition at CRDA Leadership Luncheon

Co-branding in special digital marketing pieces

EVENTS & NETWORKING

Invitation(s) to Quarterly Investor Brie ngs

Invitation(s) to exclusive Investor-only events

Invitation to present as subject matter expert at CRDA events*

Twelve @ 12

INFORMATION

Digital subscriptions to monthly News Updates

Investment Announcements

Invitations to sector-speci c updates

Opportunity to participate in an Investor Roundtable with CRDA sta

Access to customized market research services*

“The steps we collectively take today will impact our region’s economic prosperity for generations to come. By bringing together the top business, government, and academic leaders, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance is truly shaping the future of this region.”

MARY THORNLEY, Ed.D. PRESIDENT, TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

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