CRDA Work Plan FY 2022-2023

WORK PLAN FY 2022-2023

CHARLESTON’S REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES Since 1995, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance has led six distinct regional strategies.

1995

2000

Recruit higher wage jobs; add technology sector

2005

Cluster-based strategy; increase competitiveness

2010

2015

2022

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Recruit jobs; diversify the economy

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

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FY 2021-2022 RESULTS BY THE NUMBERS

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1,812

ANNOUNCED PROJECTS

DIRECT NEW JOBS

$23.76

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE

$89.6M NEW PAYROLL

$380.1M ANNUAL IMPACT

REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH | 2011- 2021 TAX BASE

(29% IN REST OF SC)

62% TO $6.7B Source: SC Dept. of Revenue

PRIVATE-SECTOR WAGES (61% FOR US)

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT (49.5% FOR US)

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87% TO $16B Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

68% TO $51B Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis & JobsEQ

FY 2021-2022 ACCOLADES FOR OUR STATE & REGION Charleston now has the deepest harbor on the United States’ east coast

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

Charleston region’s labor force grew to 407,000 (+3% over 2021)

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.

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CHARLESTON’S FUTURE WHAT’S NEXT?

G F L LO B UE A NC L Y

INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

ITY A L AC E U Q PL OF

INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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.

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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

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EXPAND our global marketing & business attraction efforts

FOSTER innovation within and across our region’s industry clusters

INTENSIFY our talent attraction efforts

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

FY 2022-2023 CRDA STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

MARKET GLOBALLY

CULTIVATE TALENT

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.

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

GROW SUSTAINABLY

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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FY 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET 29%

54%

PUBLIC SECTOR

PRIVATE SECTOR

$1,043,670

$2,029,950

$3.77M FY 2022-2023 REVENUE

18%

$698,000

Includes funds received through the Catalyst Foundation

SPECIAL GRANTS, PROGRAM REVENUE, OTHER

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

ACTIVITIES

HUMAN RESOURCES

ADMIN/ FACILITIES

$2.4M $2.1M $1.8M $1.5M $1.2M

55%

$900K $600K $300K $0

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13% GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING

RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

24% 8% ENGAGED LEADERSHIP

OPERATIONS

FY 2022-2023 PROGRAM PRIORITIES

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

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CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

BOARD CHAIR

MICHAEL FULLER PRESIDENT & CEO

BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

PETER FENNELLY PRESIDENT

CHAIR-ELECT

TREASURER & SECRETARY FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

CHRIS FRASER

WILLIAM RUSSELL, III

TONY POPE

AVISON YOUNG

JARRARD, NOWELL & RUSSELL, LLC

STATE FARM INSURANCE

JAY BYARS

CASSIE CHERICHELLO

DORCHESTER COUNTY

BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SC

PRINCIPAL, MANAGING DIRECTOR - SC

PRINCIPAL

DAVID HAMILTON

BRIDGE COMMERCIAL

COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7

JOHNNY CRIBB

TODD FRIDDLE

WILL HAYNIE

BERKELEY COUNTY

DORCHESTER COUNTY

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT

HERB SASS

JOSHUA WHITLEY

BRANTLEY MOODY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7

CHARLESTON COUNTY

AGENT

COMPLIANCE OFFICER SENIOR VP | MIDDLE MARKET BANKING - COASTAL SC

BERKELEY COUNTY SUPERVISOR / COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

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EXECUTI V E COMMITTEE

TRUIST

COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

CHARLESTON COUNTY

MAYOR

CHARLESTON REGIONAL DIRECTOR

JASON LEE

PRESIDENT & CEO

REV FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

BERKELEY COUNTY

*as of February 7th, 2023

CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

WADE ALLEN

THOMAS ANDERSON

LEE & ASSOCIATES CHARLESTON

SOUTHSTATE BANK

PRESIDENT | BROKER-IN-CHARGE

NAT BANKS

VP OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

REGIONAL PRESIDENT CHARLESTON

RITA BERRY

PRESIDENT & CEO

BO ARD ME MBERS

CODY BAKER

MICHAEL E. BAKER

VP OF MANUFACTURING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

SVP & GROUP MANAGER

REID BOEHM

MICHAEL BRYAN

SYNOVUS BANK

NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP

BUSHY PARK

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | MARKET EXECUTIVE

PNC BANK

PARTNER

HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (HTI)

GREATER SUMMERVILLE/ DORCHESTER COUNTY CHAMBER

PAIGE CARLTON

MIKE CARTER

JAMES CHAVEZ

MARK CLINE

eGROUP

SC POWER TEAM

CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM

J. WALKER COLEMAN IV

JEREMY COOK

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

THOMPSON TURNER CONSTRUCTION

MELVIN CLINE VICE PRESIDENT

VANNOY CONSTRUCTION

CEO

TAMMY COGHILL

MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LOCAL AFFAIRS

DOMINION ENERGY

PRESIDENT & CEO

MANAGING PARTNER

K&L | GATES LLP

CEO

PARTNER

HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD, PA

*as of February 7th, 2023

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CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

DONDI COSTIN, PhD

JARID COTTRELL

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON

PRESIDENT

BOBBY CREECH

CLARK DAVIS

REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

PRESIDENT & CEO

WEBSTERROGERS, LLP

HIGHLAND RESOURCES, INC.

BRYAN DERREBERRY

JON DOWNEY

DAVE ECHOLS

PRESIDENT & CEO

KION NORTH AMERICA

CHARLESTON METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SOUTHERN CURRENT

CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS

JASON ECKENSTEIN

DEEPAL ELIATAMBY

LAURA EVANS

SCOTT FENNELL

AT&T

ALLIANCE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.

SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, LLP

FENNELL HOLDINGS, LLC

JONATHAN DAWLEY

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

DONNIE FETNER

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

HOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

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PRINCIPAL

BOA R D MEMB ERS

PRESIDENT & CEO

PRESIDENT

HEIDI FINNIFF

VP OF COMMERCIAL BANKING

FIRST CAPITAL BANK

PRESIDENT & CEO

PARTNER

ERIN FISHER

SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

STEVE GALLAGHER

CHARLESTON OFFICE LEADER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER

BRPH

*as of February 7th, 2023

CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

MARY GARCIA

REGIONAL PRESIDENT SC COASTAL MARKET

PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS

MARKUS GROEGER

BOA R D M EMB ERS

JAMES GARRETT, JR.

BRENT GIBADLO

L. ELIZABETH GIBBES

COLLIERS

NEXTON

PARKER POE

GREGORY HABIB

MARK HALL

CITY OF GOOSE CREEK

NORTHPOINT DEVELOPMENT

MARKET PRESIDENT

TIM GROW

VP OF OPERATIONS

MAYOR

SENIOR VP & TECHNICAL PLANT MANAGER

OFFICE MANAGING SHAREHOLDER

MARY DEAN HALL

TODD HALLORAN

DAVID HAND

INGEVITY

EXCELLORAN HOLDINGS, LLC

O.L. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION CO.

ROBERT BOSCH

EVP, CFO

WILL HELMLY

PRESIDENT & CEO

HOME TELECOM

ELLIOTT DAVIS, LLC

PRESIDENT

LILYN HESTER

HEAD OF SOUTHEAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS

GOOGLE

PARTNER

PRINCIPAL

TIM HEICHELBECH

PRESIDENT

VP & DIVISION MANAGER

JENNY HONEYCUTT

J. HUGGINS, III

COUNTY COUNCIL VICE CHAIR

CHARLESTON COUNTY

CHOATE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

EXECUTIVE VP REGIONAL PRESIDENT

UNITED BANK

*as of February 7th, 2023

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CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

LEN HUTCHISON

CHRISTOPHER IBSEN

CHARLES JORDAN, JR.

TIM KENNEDY

FIRST NATIONAL BANK

DOLPHIN ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

MOORE & VAN ALLEN

TRIDENT CONSTRUCTION

BILL KIRKLAND

CARL D. KOLTS

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

RESONAC GRAPHITE AMERICA INC.

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

HARRY LESESNE

C. DINOS LIOLLIO

CHRIS MAGALDI

DARLA MOORE FOUNDATION

EVP | SC REGION PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRESIDENT

GREG MARSHALL VP & GM, MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS DIVISION

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES

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BOA R D MEMB ERS

PRESIDENT

ADVISOR

PRINCIPAL

ATTORNEY AT LAW

TOM KUTYLA

SVP COMMERCIAL DIVISION MANAGER

PRESIDENT

KEVIN LEE

CHARLESTON REGIONAL PRESIDENT

SOUTHERN FIRST BANK

SHAUN MALIN

LIOLLIO ARCHITECTURE

PRINCIPAL | REGIONAL DIRECTOR

REGIONAL MANAGER

DEREK J. MATHIS

COREY MCCLARY

THOMAS MCKENNA, III

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

SUNCAP PROPERTY GROUP

THOMAS & HUTTON

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BERKELEY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HRP ASSOCIATES, INC.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

THORNE HEALTHTECH

*as of February 7th, 2023

CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

BOA R D M EMB ERS

RICK MIXSON

GEORGE MORRISON

JAYSON NORMAN

PAUL PATRICK

LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION

BURR & FORMAN LLP

WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

JESSICA PAUL

SCOTT POELKER

PRESIDENT

CHIEF REAL ESTATE OFFICER

PARTNER

VICE PRESIDENT

JIM POSDA

CHIEF OF STAFF

ROBERT PRATT

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SENIOR VP FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS

COMMERCIAL BROKER

TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

GEL ENGINEERING, LLC

PRATT & CO. AT RE/MAX PRO REALTY

BOB QUINN

MICKEY RENNER

WIL RILEY

WILL SALTERS

SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY (SCRA)

HOMETRUST BANK

CHARLESTON TRIDENT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

TERRACON

MICHAEL SCARAFILE

SCOTT SHARP

CAROLINA ONE REAL ESTATE

TD BANK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MICHAEL SANDERSON PRESIDENT

CHARLES TOWNE HOLDINGS, LLC

MARKET PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

CEO

REGIONAL VP

PRINCIPAL

CALEB SHOMO

VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

*as of February 7th, 2023

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CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

REEVES SKEEN

JOSH SORKIN

SOUTHERN COASTAL AREA EXECUTIVE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

JONATHAN STEINBERG

DAVID STENSTRÖM

FIRST CITIZENS BANK

SAIC

BOA R D M EMBERS

JEFF SPICER

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

WELLS FARGO

DIRECTOR OF MARKET OPERATIONS

DARRYL STRUNK

R. KEITH SUMMEY CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | DM

PRESIDENT

VP, MANUFACTURING | CHARLESTON PLANT MANAGER

VOLVO CAR USA

EVANS GENERAL CONTRACTORS

JOHN TECKLENBURG

GEORGE TEMPLE, IV

RUDY THOMAS

CITY OF CHARLESTON

LS3P

FORVIS, LLP

CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL

MAYOR

JEFF TRENNING

JOSH VANSCOY

BANK OF AMERICA

HITT CONTRACTING INC.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

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PRESIDENT & COO

VICE PRESIDENT

BRYAN STEFANI AEROTEK

MAYOR

ALAN TOWNSEND

TAX PARTNER

SENIOR VP & PRINCIPAL

TONY VINCENT

RICKY WARING

BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE

VP, PUBLIC RELATIONS & ENERGY SERVICES

HUSSEY GAY BELL

MAYOR

*as of February 7th, 2023

CRD A B O A RD O F D I RE C T OR S*

STEVE WARNER

ASSISTANT VP, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

BARRY WHALEN PRESIDENT

HLA INC.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

PAMELA WILLIAMS

CHIEF PUBLIC AFAIRS OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL

SANTEE COOPER

STEPHANIE YARBROUGH PARTNER

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP

BOA R D M EMB ERS

DAN WHALEN

PRESIDENT & BROKER IN CHARGE

KIAWAH ISLAND REAL ESTATE

STUART WHITESIDE PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

SEAMONWHITESIDE

ANITA G. ZUCKER CHAIRPERSON

THE INTERTECH GROUP

*as of February 7th, 2023

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EC O N O M I C L E A D E RS H I P COU NC I L*

ELC CHAIR

MICHAEL AMIRIDIS

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

MARKET EXECUTIVE - SC

WELLS FARGO

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

JEFFREY DILISI, MD

JOHN FORTSON

MICHAEL FULLER

ANDREW HSU, PhD

ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE

INGEVITY

BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT & CEO

DANIEL KASSIS

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT & CEO

LINDSAY LEONARD

GM - NEW BUSINESS & CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS

SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR BOEING NATL. STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT

DOMINION ENERGY

BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA

MARY THORNLEY, EdD

GENERAL GLENN M. WALTERS

PRESIDENT

TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PRESIDENT

THOMAS ANDERSON, JR.

DONDI COSTIN, PhD

DAVID COLE, MD

PRESIDENT & CEO

JIMMY STATON

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

O.L. THOMPSON

PRESIDENT & CEO

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SANTEE COOPER

O.L. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ANITA G. ZUCKER CHAIRPERSON

THE INTERTECH GROUP

THE CITADEL

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*as of February 7th, 2023

CR D A P R OF E S S I O N A L S T A F F*

DAVID T. GINN, CEcD

PRESIDENT & CEO

MEGAN FINK

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

JILLIAN BUNTING MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

MICHAEL J. GRANEY

VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

JACKI RENEGAR

DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

JAIME CALDWELL

INVESTOR RELATIONS MANAGER

KAREN KUCHENBECKER VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

JAMIE DEMENT

TALENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

MEGAN ANDERSON

JASON G. BROWN

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR, STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS

LYNN DEMOS-PETRUCCI

JOE AFFSPRUNG

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

GALINA MAIDUC

OPERATIONS MANAGER & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

C OUNTY ECONOM I C D E V E LOP MENT PA R TNER S

KRISTEN LANIER

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

BERKELEY COUNTY

STEVE DYKES, SCCED, AICP

JOHN TRULUCK, SCCED

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CHARLESTON COUNTY

DORCHESTER COUNTY

*as of February 7th, 2023

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2022-202 3 I N V E S TO R S* 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

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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

*as of February 7th, 2023

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

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2022-20 2 3 L E VLEVELS E L S O F E NGA T 2022-2023 OF GEMEN ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

$50k

$25k

$15k

$10k

$5k

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

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

2

2

1

1

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 & COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

$50k

$25k

$15k

$10k

$5k

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

$50k

$25k

$15k

$10k

$5k

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

$50k

$25k

$15k

$10k

$5k

Invitation(s) to Quarterly Investor Briefings

Invitation(s) to exclusive Investor-only events

Invitation to present as subject matter expert at CRDA events*

Twelve @ 12

$50k

$25k

$15k

$10k

$5k

Digital subscriptions to monthly News Updates

Investment Announcements

Invitations to sector-specific updates

Opportunity to participate in an Investor Roundtable with CRDA staff

Access to customized market research services*

BRAND RECOGNITION

EVENTS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

INFORMATION

~ $15k: 1-yr term $25k: 2-yr term

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* Subject to availability

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“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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