FY 2021 - 2022
WORK PLAN
W H AT D O E S
CRDA do? Drive sustainable economic prosperity by building highimpact industry clusters
LEADERSHIP FOR A WORLD-CLASS, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE ECONOMY Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has served as a catalyst for long-term, sustainable economic prosperity in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties since 1995.
Market the Charleston region as a globally competitive location for business, entrepreneurs, and talent
Facilitate the site selection process for companies considering our market for competitive expansion or location investments
Our community benefits from this public-private partnership with the region’s most influential business leaders, three county governments, largest municipalities, and top academic institutions working
Convene regional leaders around key economic competitiveness issues
together toward a shared vision for the future. Our region’s next economic development strategy, One Region Roadmap, will be finalized in early 2022. The resulting recommendations specifically focused on our region’s economic clusters and innovation ecosystem will guide CRDA’s regional economic development work over the next five years.
Engage the region’s top business, academic and elected leaders in economic development – and keep economic development a top priority for each of them
“CRDA is instrumental in identifying companies that are the right fit for the Charleston region, and the pandemic has proven the resiliency, drive, and creativity of our community. As we look to the future, our shared vision and influence will lead the way to address economic gaps and capitalize on the region’s strengths to attract the world’s best companies, talent, and entrepreneurs.”
Michael Fuller, CRDA Chairman 2
PRESIDENT & CEO, BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
CRDA RESULTS BY THE NUMBERS
EVERY
$1
INVESTED IN CRDA
PRODUCED
FY
2 01 1 2021
New higher-paying jobs
$18
give residents more money to invest back into the local economy
IN NEW REGIONAL PAYROLL
76 10,165 $488M $29.71 $7.74B
Location/Expansion Projects
NEW JOBS
ANNUAL PAYROLL
Average hourly wage*
Estimated economic impact
*inflation adjusted
From 2010 - 2020
From 2010 - 2020
From 2010 - 2020
tax base grew
total private-sector wages grew
GRP grew
50%
78%
63%
$6.2
$14.4
$44.7
(23% in rest of SC)
(57% SC and 54% US)
(compared to 39% for US)
Source: SC Department of Revenue Annual Reports
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis & JobsEQ
TO
BILLION
TO
BILLION
TO
BILLION
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CHARLESTON REGION SET ECONOMIC RECORDS IN 2019
$43
$70,505
BILLION
Our regional economy demonstrated strong performance over the past decade, culminating prosperity and optimal employment
Gross Regional Product
levels in 2019 (just prior to the
DOUBLED FROM 2005
in record income levels, higher
Median Household Income SURPASSED THE US FOR THE FIRST TIME
onset of the global pandemic). This sustained momentum is
10.7%
a testament to our economy’s diversity and resiliency, and the power of public- and private-sector
2.3%
Record Low Poverty Rate
leadership.
Unemployment Rate
LOWEST LEVEL SINCE TRACKING BEGAN
LOWEST ANNUAL RATE
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2.3%
POPULATION GROWTH STABLE AND STEADY
Average Annual Growth Rate 2010-2020
819,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
200,000
The Charleston MSA population is expected to reach 1M by 2031 Source: US Census Bureau
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CHARLESTON’S STRONG JOB GROWTH Regional employment by sector COVID
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
Trade, Transportation & Utilities Health Care and Social Assistance Accommodations & Food Services Manufacturing Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Educational Services Management of Companies & Admin Support Natural Resources & Construction Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Government Information
20,000
Charleston area employment steadily 10,000
increased for decades until COVID-19 began and surpassed pre-COVID levels.
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2013
2012
2011
2010
in March 2020. Many sectors have recovered Source: Quarterly Workforce Indicators, U.S. Census Bureau
PROJECTED NEW JOBS 2019-2024
HOSPITALITY
4,100 3,760
PRODUCTION & MECHANICAL 3,170
MEDICAL 2,600
LOGISTICS
2,500
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
2,300
PERSONAL SERVICES 1,700
CONSTRUCTION
1,600
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,200
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
1,000
EDUCATION
960
FINANCE ENGINEERING
700
28,000 Total NEW JOBS Source: Talent 2020 & Beyond Report
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CRDA, BCD Council of Governments, and Charleston Metro Chamber are leading the development of One Region Roadmap, along with input and support from dozens of partner organizations. This broad plan is the next evolution of the One Region strategy launched in 2016, and it will serve as a blueprint for continuing the economic momentum our region has built over the last 10 years while
RESILIENCY + EQUITY
working to eliminate disparities and create opportunities for all residents to thrive.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
Slated for completion in early 2022, One Region Roadmap will address the economic challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic and focus on building a stronger, more resilient region in the years ahead.
"This is an exciting opportunity for all of us to work together to address deeply rooted and systemic problems, while developing both short-term and long-term regional priorities."
Dr. Kendra Stewart, One Region Chair DIRECTOR OF THE JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR. CENTER FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
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AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
ONE REGION PRIORITIES
G FL LOB UE AL NC Y INFRASTRUCTURE
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Y LIT E A C QU PLA OF
EQUITY AND ECONOMIC MOMENTUM
TA L
EN
T
FO
AF
COVID-19 IMPACT PRIORITIES •P reventing and recuperating from
Y
LIT
I AB D R
LONGER-TERM IMPACT PRIORITIES • Advancing broadband and technology access
business closures • Preparing for remote work •R ecovering from
business models
inequitable job and income losses
• Understanding and planning for the changing retail consumer
• Addressing homelessness and growing housing insecurity
• Laying the groundwork for automation and artificial intelligence • Advancing new vehicle technology and services locally 7
Strengthen High-Impact Cluster Ecosystems
Attract Talent
• Business Development • Global Awareness & Branding • Cluster Building • Entrepreneurial Support
• Target In-Demand Occupations
Business
•C ontent Curation and Peer-to-Peer Storytelling
Success
• Relationship Building and Outreach
to Support
Enhance Business Intelligence
• Market Research • Economic Strategy • Regional Competitiveness Analysis
Ensure CRDA is a
• Maximize Financial & Human Resources
High-Performing
• Promote Healthy Corporate Culture
Organization
• Pursue Industry Best Practices
• Engage Investors Foundational
•C omply with Board Governance and Operational Policies • Sound Fiscal Management
CRDA STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Project Pipeline
Cluster Ecosystems & Supply Chains
Stakeholder Engagement
Awareness
One Region Roadmap
501(c)3 Foundation
Headquarters
Supply Chain Database
Teambuilding
2021 2022
Entrepreneur & Capital Connections
HR/Colleges/Military Connections
Lead Generation
Post-COVID
FY
Business Intelligence Tools
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Economic Leadership Council
Public/Private Investors
Engagement
9
29%
$1,043,570
PUBLIC SECTOR
19%
ANNUAL BUDGET
BUDGETED REVENUE:
$3.65M
$708,000
Special Grants/ Program Revenue/ Other
52%
FY 2021-22
1,897,550
Private Sector* The One Region strategic plan guides CRDA’s organizational
* Includes funds received through The Catalyst Foundation (501(c)3)
program of work including Global Business Development / Marketing, Research & Business Intelligence, and Engaged Leadership. These charts provide a snapshot of how we allocate resources to fulfill our regional economic development mission.
RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS ACTIVITIES
FY 2021-22
HUMAN RESOURCES
ADMIN / FACILITIES
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
58%
$500,000
13% GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
CRDA’s current fiscal year runs July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
10
22% 7% ENGAGED LEADERSHIP
OPERATIONS
CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE
TREASURER & FINANCE COMMIT TEE CHAIR
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMIT TEE CHAIR
John Hagerty
Mary Garcia
Steve Gallagher
PARTNER
REGIONAL PRESIDENT - SC COASTAL MARKET
CHARLESTON OFFICE LEADER, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
BOARD CHAIR
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Michael Fuller PRESIDENT & CEO
BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, LLP
ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENT COMMIT TEE CHAIR
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Peter Fennelly
Scott Poelker
Caroline Brown
Jay Byars
PRESIDENT
SENIOR VP FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
COUNT Y COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
MEDICAL UNIVERSIT Y OF SOUTH CAROLINA
DORCHESTER COUNT Y
Johnny Cribb
Deepal Eliatamby
Gregory Habib
William (Bill) Hearn
BERKELEY COUNT Y SUPERVISOR / COUNT Y COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
PRESIDENT
MAYOR
ALLIANCE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
CIT Y OF GOOSE CREEK
COUNT Y COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Brantley Moody
Joshua Whitley
COUNT Y COUNCIL - DISTRICT 7
COUNT Y COUNCIL - DISTRICT 2
CHARLESTON COUNT Y
BERKELEY COUNT Y
BRIDGE COMMERCIAL
BERKELEY COUNT Y
Rev. Kylon J. Middleton COUNT Y COUNCIL - DISTRICT 6
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS
BRPH
DORCHESTER COUNT Y
CHARLESTON COUNT Y * AS OF MAY 2022
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CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS* BOARD MEMBERS
Wade Allen
Thomas Anderson
Michael E . Baker
Nat Banks
PRESIDENT & BROKER-IN - CHARGE
REGIONAL PRESIDENT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CORPOR ATE & INSTITUTIONAL BANKING
VP OF CORPOR ATE AFFAIRS
LEE & ASSOCIATES
HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES INC. (HTI)
PNC BANK
Rita Berry
Reid Boehm
Andy Brusman
Paige Carlton
PRESIDENT & CEO
SR . VICE PRESIDENT MARKET EXECUTIVE
CEO
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
GREATER SUMMERVILLE / DORCHESTER COUNT Y CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SYNOVUS BANK
CHARLES TOWNE HOLDINGS, LLC
THOMPSON TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Mike Carter
Cassie Cherichello
Tushar Chikhliker
Melvin Cline
CEO
CHARLESTON REGIONAL DIRECTOR
MEMBER
DIVISION MANAGER
NE XSEN PRUE T
VANNOY CONSTRUCTION
Jeremey Cook
EGROUP
BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SC
Tammy Coghill
Stuart Coleman
J. Walker Coleman IV
MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNER
MANAGING PARTNER
PARTNER
CC&T REAL ESTATE
K&L GATES LLP
HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD, PA
DOMINION ENERGY
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SOUTH STATE BANK
CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS* BOARD MEMBERS
Dondi Costin, PhD
Bobby Creech
Bryan Derreberry
Jon Downey
PRESIDENT
REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
PRESIDENT & CEO
PRESIDENT & CEO
CHARLESTON ME TRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SOUTHERN CURRENT
Scott Fennell
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSIT Y
WEBSTERROGERS, LLP
Jason Eckenstein
Julie Edwards
Laura Evans
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
VP OF CLIENT SERVICES
MANAGING PARTNER
PRESIDENT
AT&T
BOOMTOWN
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, LLP
FENNELL HOLDINGS, LLC
Kent Fonvielle
Chris Fraser
James Garrett, Jr.
Brent Gibadlo
PRESIDENT
PRINCIPAL , MANAGING DIRECTOR - SC
MARKET PRESIDENT
VP OF OPER ATIONS
COLLIERS
NE XTON
BUSHY PARK
AVISON YOUNG
L . Elizabeth Gibbes
Tim Grow
Mark Hall
Mary Dean Hall
PARTNER
OFFICE MANAGING SHAREHOLDER
PRINCIPAL
EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PARKER POE
* AS OF MAY 2022
ELLIOT T DAVIS, LLC
NORTH POINT REAL ESTATE
INGEVIT Y
13
CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS* BOARD MEMBERS
David Hamilton
David Hand
Will Haynie
Will Helmly
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / COASTAL SC LEADER
PRESIDENT
MAYOR
PRESIDENT & CEO
O.L. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION CO.
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT
HOME TELECOM
TRUIST
Lilyn Hester
Kin Hill
Mark Hood
J. Huggins III
HEAD OF SOUTHEAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PRESIDENT & CEO
CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM
HOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
EXECUTIVE VP REGIONAL PRESIDENT
Rusty Hughes
Len Hutchison
Christopher Ibsen
Deon Jackson
BOARD PRESIDENT
EVP | SC REGION PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
SUPERINTENDENT
CHARLESTON TRIDENT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
DOLPHIN ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS
BERKELEY COUNT Y SCHOOL DISTRICT
14
UNITED BANK
Rick Jenkins
Peg Kendra
Bill Kirkland
Carl D. Kolts
GROUP PUBLISHER
SR . VICE PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PRESIDENT & CEO
SC BIZ NEWS
MIL CORPORATION
UNIVERSIT Y OF SOUTH CAROLINA
SHOWA DENKO CARBON, INC.
CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS* BOARD MEMBERS
Tom Kutyla
Jason Lee
Kevin Lee
Lindsay E . Leonard
SVP COMMERCIAL DIVISION MANAGER
PRESIDENT & CEO
EXECUTIVE VP & MARKET EXECUTIVE
SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR BOEING NATIONAL STR ATEGY & ENGAGEMENT
REV FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
UNITED COMMUNIT Y BANK
SOUTHERN FIRST BANK
BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA
C. Dinos Liollio
Shaun Malin
Samuel McCachern
PRINCIPAL
REGIONAL MANAGER
PRESIDENT & CEO
PRESIDENT
LIOLLIO ARCHITECTURE
HRP ASSOCIATES
THOMAS & HUT TON
LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION
George Morrison
Jayson Norman
Paul Patrick
Tony Pope
PARTNER
VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF OF STAFF
AGENT
BURR & FORMAN LLP
WHITING -TURNER CONTRACTING CO.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
STATE FARM INSURANCE
Jim Posda
Robert Pratt
Teddie E . Pryor, Sr.
Bob Quinn
PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
COMMERCIAL BROKER
COUNT Y COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GEL ENGINEERING, LLC * AS OF MAY 2022
PRAT T & CO. AT RE/MA X PRO REALT Y
CHARLESTON COUNT Y
Rick Mixson
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORIT Y (SCRA)
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CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS* BOARD MEMBERS
Chris Randolph
William Russell III
Robert Ryan
PARTNER
PRINCIPAL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PRESIDENT
SOUTH STREE T PARTNERS / KIAWAH PARTNERS
JARRARD, NOWELL & RUSSELL, LLC
CHARLESTON NAVAL COMPLE X REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORIT Y
CAROLINA ONE REAL ESTATE
Scott Sharp
Caleb Shomo
Reeves Skeen
Josh Sorkin
REGIONAL VP
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
TD BANK
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
SOUTHERN COASTAL AREA EXECUTIVE
FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO. INC.
SAIC
Jeff Spicer
Bryan Stefani
Jonathan Steinberg
Darryl Strunk
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF MARKET OPER ATIONS
VP & CO - OWNER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / DM
CHARLESTON STEEL AND ME TAL
EVANS GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Rudy Thomas
WELLS FARGO
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Michael Scarafile
AEROTEK
R. Keith Summey
John Tecklenburg
George Temple IV
MAYOR
MAYOR
CIT Y OF NORTH CHARLESTON
CIT Y OF CHARLESTON
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: BUSINESS
LS3P
PARTNER
DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP
CRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS* BOARD MEMBERS
Jeff Trenning
H. Manning Unger
SENIOR VP & PRINCIPAL
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
MANAGING PARTNER
VICE PRESIDENT
HUSSEY GAY BELL
BANK OF AMERICA
MOORE & VAN ALLEN
HIT T CONTRACTING INC.
Tony Vincent
Ricky Waring
Steve Warner
Barry Whalen
VP FOR PUBLIC REL ATIONS & ENERGY SERVICES
MAYOR
Alan Townsend
BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE
ASSISTANT VP, CORPOR ATE PARTNERSHIPS & STR ATEGIC INITIATIVES
Josh VanScoy
PRESIDENT
HLA, INC.
CLEMSON UNIVERSIT Y
Stuart Whiteside
Pamela J. Williams
Stephanie Yarbrough
Anita G. Zucker
PRESIDENT
CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER & GENER AL COUNSEL
PARTNER
CHAIRPERSON & CEO
WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP
THE INTERTECH GROUP
SEAMONWHITESIDE
SANTEE COOPER
* AS OF MAY 2022
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ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL*
ELC CHAIR David Cole, MD
Jeffrey DiLisi, MD
Michael Fuller
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT & CEO
PRESIDENT & CEO
BOARD MEMBER
MEDICAL UNIVERSIT Y OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ROPER ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE
BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
CHARLESTON NAVAL COMPLE X REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORIT Y
Justin Hawkins
Andrew Hsu, PhD
Daniel Kassis
Lindsay E . Leonard
SC REGION BANK PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
GENER AL MANAGER OF NEW BUSINESS & CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR BOEING NATIONAL STR ATEGY & ENGAGEMENT
DOMINION ENERGY
BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA
Mary Thornley, EdD
WELLS FARGO
Harris Pastides, PhD
Wil Riley
O.L Thompson
INTERIM PRESIDENT
CEO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PRESIDENT
UNIVERSIT Y OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON TRIDENT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
O.L. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
General Glenn M. Walters
Anita G. Zucker
PRESIDENT
THE INTERTECH GROUP
THE CITADEL
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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Ronnie M. Givens
CHAIRPERSON & CEO
CRDA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
David T. Ginn, CEcD
Michael J. Graney
Karen Kuchenbecker
Brent Jonas
PRESIDENT & CEO
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
VICE PRESIDENT, OPER ATIONS
DIRECTOR, STAKEHOLDER REL ATIONS
Jacki Renegar
Megan Anderson
Jaime Caldwell
Jamie DeMent
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE , CERP
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
INVESTOR REL ATIONS MANAGER
TALENT & STR ATEGIC INITIATIVES
Galina Maiduc
Lynn Demos
Jillian Bunting
OPER ATIONS MANAGER & CEO ASSISTANT
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
County Economic Development Partners
Kristen Lanier DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BERKELEY COUNT Y
* AS OF MAY 2022
Steve Dykes, SCCED, AICP
John M. Truluck, SCCED
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHARLESTON COUNT Y
DORCHESTER COUNT Y
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2021-2022 INVESTORS* 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 effort.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Elliott Davis, LLC
Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC
Parker Poe
WebsterRogers, LLP
Shumaker, Loop, & Kendrick, LLP
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Greater Summerville / Dorchester County Chamber
Womble Bond Dickinson ARCHITECTURE
(US) LLP
& ENGINEERING Alliance Consulting
CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS
BANKING &
Banks Construction Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Choate Construction
BRPH
Bank of America
Evans General Contractors
Davis & Floyd, Inc.
First Citizens Bank
Harbor Contracting
Dolphin Architects & Builders
First National Bank
Hill Construction
GEL Engineering, LLC
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
HITT Contracting Inc.
HLA, Inc.
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Hood Construction
HRP Associates
PNC Bank
JE Dunn Construction Company
Hussey Gay Bell
REV Federal Credit Union
K-Con, Inc.
Life Cycle Engineering
South State Bank
Landmark Construction
Liollio Architecture
Southern First Bank
O.L Thompson Construction Co.
LS3P
Synovus Bank
Thompson Turner Construction
McMillan Pazdan Smith
TD Bank
Trident Construction
Engineers, Inc.
Truist
Vannoy Construction
S&ME, Inc.
Architecture
United Bank
Whiting-Turner
SAIC
United Community Bank
SeamonWhiteside
Wells Fargo ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Terracon Thomas & Hutton
Contracting Company
BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
ATTORNEYS
Actalent
Burr & Forman LLP
Aerotek
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
Aston Carter
Charleston Southern University
K&L Gates LLP
The Bolton Group
The Citadel
Moore & Van Allen
Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI)
Clemson University College of Charleston
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* AS OF MAY 2022
Lowcountry Graduate Center
INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
Lee & Associates - Charleston
Trident Technical College
Fennell Holdings, Inc.
NAI Charleston
University of South Carolina
The InterTech Group
Nexton North Point Real Estate
GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES
LIFE SCIENCES
Pratt & Co. at RE/MAX Pro Realty
Berkeley County
Charles River Laboratories
Raven Cliff Company, LLC
Charleston County
Ravenel Commercial Properties
City of Charleston
MANUFACTURING
South Street / Kiawah Partners
City of Goose Creek
AstenJohnson, Inc.
SunCap Property Group
City of North Charleston
Boeing South Carolina
Dorchester County
Charleston Steel & Metal
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Town of Mount Pleasant
Ingevity
AT&T
Town of Summerville
Robert Bosch LLC
Home Telecom
Showa Denko Carbon, Inc. HEALTHCARE
Thorne HealthTech
UTILITIES & ENERGY
Medical University of
Volvo Cars USA
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
South Carolina (MUSC) Roper St. Francis Healthcare HOSPITALITY
Carolina Gas Transmission MARITIME
Charleston Water System
Charleston Branch
Dominion Energy
Pilots Association
Daniel Island Golf Club, LLC Francis Marion Hotel
Santee Cooper South Carolina Power Team
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Southern Current
SC Biz News INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CHARLESTON OPEN SOURCE
Benefitfocus
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
Benefitfocus
BoomTown
Avison Young
Blackbaud
Booz Allen Hamilton
The Beach Company
BoomTown
eGroup
Bridge Commercial
Booz Allen Hamilton
Bushy Park
eGroup
MIL Corporation
Carolina One Real Estate
Lowcountry Graduate Center
CBRE
MIL Corporation
INSURANCE
CC&T Real Estate
PhishLabs
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Charleston Naval Complex
Questis
State Farm Insurance - Tony Pope
Redevelopment Authority
Sev1Tech
Charleston Trident Association
SpinSys
of Realtors INVESTMENT CAPITAL
Colliers
Charles Towne Holdings, LLC
Cushman & Wakefield
Sprockets Xifin
Darby Development Gateway Development Services Highland Resources, Inc.
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“Our region is a highly competitive and distinguished market for new and existing industries to call home. Our continued and future success will depend not only on maintaining and building upon strong partnerships with business leaders, county and municipal governments, and educational institutions, but also in working with all stakeholders to make sure adequate infrastructure is in place to support our thriving community.”
JOHNNY CRIBB Berkeley County Supervisor / County Council Chairman
GETTING INVOLVED If you share a long-term commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable regional economy, please contact us about engagement opportunities with the CRDA.
T: 843.767.9300 | F: 843.760.4535 alliance@crda.org charlestoneconomicdevelopment.com