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The Holy City was recently named Travel + Leisure’s best city in the United States — for the 10th straight time. Let that sink in: Charleston has topped the list 10 years in a row. What really gives the list credibility is that the top 15 cities are ranked by readers. Not some editor like me sitting at his desk.
Travel + Leisure readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value, according to Travel + Leisure’s website. Here’s what the ranking had to say about Charleston: “There's a reason people keep going back to Charleston: the city expresses the perfect balance of Southern charm, knockout food and drinks, and walkability. Many readers also found the city's history to be a draw. Others appreciated the simple pleasures of strolling the side streets of downtown.”
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I can put a checkmark next to each of those. From taking a rickshaw down those cobblestone streets and craning our necks to look at the antebellum homes, to splashing in the Pineapple Fountain and gazing out at Charleston Harbor from The Battery (several seasickness-induced trips back and forth on a water taxi probably didn’t make most people’s top 10 list, however), to strolling up and down King Street for lunch and dinner, Charleston was a big hit for my whole family, which includes 6-year-old and 3-year-old boys.
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REAL ESTATE | www.charlestonbusiness.com8 Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Monthly Indicators Report - June 2022 Days on the market until sale, June 2021 - July 2022 Residential home sales in the Charleston region 20241612840 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 24 14 Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Monthly Indicators Report - June 2022 Inventory of homes for sale in the Charleston region 5,0004,0003,0002,0001,000 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 -39.9% -46.7% -37.4% -37.3% -37.1% -40.6% -41.4% -37.7% -29.7% -21.5% +3.6% +11.8% 4,062 4,484 3,879 3,695 3,332 2,905 2,515 2,205 2,046 2,001 1,902 2,061 2,440 2,430 2,316 2,095 1,727 1,473 1,374 1,439 1,570 1,971 2,305 2,391 – Prior year – Percent Change 10 days faster that a home sold in Charleston in June 2022 compared to January 2022.
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REAL ESTATE | www.charlestonbusiness.com10 Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Monthly Indicators Report - June 2022 – 2021 – 2022 New listings in the Charleston region 2,0002,50030001,5001,0005000 July August Sept October November December January February March April May June 2,610 2,559 2,3522,239 2,182 2,238 2,029 2,195 1,705 1,415 1,415 1,464 1,727 1,866 1,836 1,978 2,301 2,450 2,289 2,493 2,591 2,306 2,554 2,490 THE NEWTREND:LISTINGS DECLINE The real estate market is in a state of flux as interest rates rise and buyers move to the sidelines during a period of record-high inflation and stock market volatility. New listings declined in May and June 2022 for the first time since November 2021. +14.7% +13.7% +12.9% +15.3% +14.4% +22.6% +14.3% +14.0% +14.2% +17.3% +22.0% +18.3% $349,685 $358,000 $350,000 $365,000 $365,000 $384,945 $360,148 $374,900 $385,000 $399,990 $425,000 $420,000 $305,000 $315,000 $310,000 $316,478 $319,000 $313,995 $315,000 $329,000 $337,000 $341,000 $348,295 $355,000 Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Monthly Indicators Report - June 2022 – Prior year Median sales price in the Charleston region $400K$500K$300K$200K$100K0 – Percent Change July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022
Charleston region off ice market, Q2 2022 Source: Colliers International Total Vacancy Rate New Supply, in sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft. 2022 Quarter 2 2022 Quarter 2 2022 Quarter 2 2021 Quarter 4 2021 Quarter 2 2021 Quarter 420.22%19.87% 61,400 $27.92 203,000 $26.96 18.48% 22,500 $27.062022 Quarter 1 2022 Quarter 1 2022 Quarter $27.921Average cost per sq. ft. for office space in Q2 2022 12.4 million sq. ft. Total office space inventory in Charleston area Scan QR code to see the full report or go bit.ly/CHSOfficeReportto The shift to remote work during the pandemic has entrenched itself into the office space market. Vacancy rates, which rose in 2020 and 2021, have remained close to 20% in 2022. www.charlestonbusiness.com | REAL ESTATE 11 Make a name with the only name that matters—SIOR® The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Specialists in Industrial and Office Real www.siorcarolinas.comEstate EXPECT MORE! More space leased/sold - More transactions closed - More transaction dollar volume tboulware@naicharleston.comThomasCharlestonBoulware,SIORNAICharleston843-270-9124 E. David Grubbs Jr., SIOR NAI dgrubbs@naicharleston.comCharleston843-814-6111 PeterSIORFennelly Bridge bridge-commercial.competer.fennelly@Commercial843-425-0186 SimonsSIORJohnson Bridge bridge-commercial.comsimons.johnson@Commercial843-557-4047 RyanSIORWelch, Lee & rwelch@lee-associates.comCharlestonAssociates,843-747-1200 BobSIORNuttall, Lee & bnuttall@lee-associates.comCharlestonAssociates,843-367-8255
Industrial Buildings Ranked by Available Square Footage Building Name Location Available Square Feet Clear Height (feet) Dock Doors Wall Type Year Built / Status Leasing Agency Omni Industrial Campus Building 4 Omni Industrial Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 606,880 36 64 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Bridge Commercial Omni Industrial Campus Building 3 Omni Industrial Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 364,700 36 36 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Bridge Commercial Berkeley Charleston Tradeport Building 3 Jedburg Road Summerville SC 29843 354,000 36 46 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Bridge Commercial Charleston Logistics Center Building 2 840 Drop Off Drive Summerville SC 29483 343,150 32 63 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Bridge Commercial TradePark East Building 1 Stoney Blvd. Ladson SC 29456 342,160 32 66 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Ladson Industrial Park Building 2 Stoney Road Ladson SC 29456 305,760 32 66 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Scannell 1130 Newton Way Summerville SC 29483 262,200 32 32 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction Bridge Commercial Eastport Distribution Center Deming SummerWayville SC 29483 229,840 30 32 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction Colliers International Camp Hall Campus 4 - Building A Fish RidgevilleRoad SC 29472 219,055 32 36 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Camp Hall Campus 4 - Building B Fish RidgevilleRoad SC 29472 219,055 32 35 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Palmetto Commerce 9785 Palmetto Commerce Parkway Ladson SC 29456 209,045 32 40 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Patillo Industrial Portside Distribution Center Building 2 164 Portside Park Drive Summerville SC 29843 204,004 32 33 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction Colliers International Ladson Industrial Park Building 3 Stoney Road Ladson SC 29456 202,800 32 40 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Vantage Point I 135 Electric Ave. Ridgeville SC 29472 157,000 32 16 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction CBRE Inc. TradePark East Building 4 Stoney Road Ladson SC 29459 145,260 32 33 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle North Pointe Business Campus 1014 Northpointe Industrial Blvd. Hanahan SC 29410 127,000 32 29 Concrete Tilt Wall 2022 Under Construction Bridge Commercial Omni Industrial Campus Samet Building 3 Omni Industrial Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 126,687 26 26 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Bridge Commercial McQueen Distribution Center International Circle Summerville SC 29483 110,000 32 14 Concrete Tilt Wall 2023 Under Construction Colliers International TradePark East Building 3 Stoney Road Ladson SC 29458 107,640 32 40 Concrete Tilt Wall Proposed2022 JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Eastport Commerce Center 104 Pinnacle Way Summerville SC 29483 40,000 30 22 Concrete Tilt Wall Existing2022 Avison Young - South Carolina Inc. Triad 8439 Palmetto Commerce Parkway Ladson SC 29456 15,738 24 0 Concrete Tilt Wall Existing2021 Lee & Associates Charleston Because of space constraints, sometimes only the top-ranked companies are published in the print edition. Although ever y effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to research@scbiznews.com. Source: Bridge Commercial Researched by Paige Wills 12 REAL ESTATE | www.charlestonbusiness.com
www.charlestonbusiness.com | REAL ESTATE 13 18.62% $10 10% 1,500,000 $15 20% 500,000 $20 30% 2,000,000 $35$25 40% 1,000,000 $30 3,000,0002,500,0003,500,000 Office submarket comparison, Q2 2022 Daniel Island Mount Pleasant Summerville/Goose Creek Lower North CharlestonUpper North Charleston West Ashley Average rental rates per square foot Total vacancy rateTotal inventory in square feet $28.85 $27.86 $24.38 $20.81 $27.35 $24.81 $36.08 40.37% 18.46% 18.46% 7.83% 18.96% 7.85% 1,378,692 1,367,532 2,352,882 3,086,651 749,362 2,810,686 646,050 $0 0%0 Source: Colliers International Downtown avisonyoung.com +1 864 334 4145 Get in Thistouchisthe future of realcommercialestate Value through innovation. Driven by data. Powered by people.
CONSTRUCTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com14 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com Architecture, Engineering and Construction Building activity in the Charleston area continues at a rapid pace, tempered slightly by a decrease in home building permits in recent months. Supply chain disruptions are driving cost increases for lumber and other construction material. SECTION SPONSOR FAST FACTS $2.16 BILLION Total construction costs in 2021 for the Charleston metro area. PAGE 16 715 Private residence building permits issued in June 2022 in Charleston metro area. PAGE 23
16 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com Source: U.S. Census Bureau Housing building permits for S.C. metro areas Spartanburg Columbia Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Charleston-NorthSummervilleCharleston= 200 homes, 2020 = 200 homes, 2021 = Percent change from 2020-2021 4,872 6,879 Annual privately owned housing units 8,604 2,876 3,613 8,734 10,454 8,284 25.63% 19.69% -3.72% 41.19% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Total construction costs for S.C. metro areas 0$250$500M$750M$1.0B$1.25B$1.5B$1.75B$2B$2.25BM 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Building costs have surged in the past two years, driven by pandemic-related supply chain issues with lumber, drywall and other material. THE TREND: MATERIAL PRICES UP Charleston-SummervilleAnderson-MauldinGreenville-SpartanburgColumbiaCharleston-North$904M$672M$171M $232M $329M $387M $434M $425M $577M $460M $760M $790M $840M $871M $963M $1.08B $1.47B $1.41B $1.81B $2.16B $1.21B $1.32B $1.44B $1.61B $1.56B $1.44B $1.85B $1.99B $1.08B $1.80B $1.63B $1.15B
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1,170 1,333 1,399 1,513 1,556 1,560 1,579 18 Number of construction companies by county 10001500175012507505002500 Source: S.C. Commerce Department Labor Market Analysis – Charleston County– Dorchester County – Berkeley County 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 325 370 410 380 437 461 304 327 322 348 358 283 352466 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com THE ININCREASESLIGHTTREND:NUMBERS The number constructionoffirms in the tri-county area has remained relatively stable in recent years.
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20 – Charleston County– Dorchester County – Berkeley County Average weekly wage for construction jobs by county Source: S.C. Commerce Department Labor Market Analysis $1,000$1,300$1,200$1,100$900$800$700$600$500 $936 $807 $943 $904 $947 $1,073 $949 $1,091 $1,117 $1,143 $1,205 $1,014$1,314$1,138 $836 $731 $843 $825 $908 $939 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 $1,006 THE TREND: PAY ON THE RISE Wages for construction workers across the tri-county area have surged during the pandemic, likely a result of the sector’s diff iculty in filling available jobs and increased demand for housing and space.industrial ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com CHARLESTON | CHARLOTTE RALEIGH | MECHANICSBURG SPECIALIZING IN THE SCIENCE OF ROOFING | WATERPROOFING | EXTERIOR WALLS | FORENSIC ANALYSIS | PAVING 2090 EXECUTIVE HALL ROAD, SUITE 115 | CHARLESTON, SC 29407 Engineering solutions for tomorrow® 843.225.6272 WWW.REIENGINEERS.COM TAMPA BAY | VIRGINIA BEACH WESTMINSTER | WILMINGTON Local business news updates... as they happen! Follow @SCBIZNEWS on twitter to get breaking news and information on businesses in the @SCBIZNEWSMidlands.Follow us on Twitter for the inside scoop on local business news. For advertising information, contact Rick Jenkins at (864) 720-1224 or rjenkins@scbiznews.com
www.charlestonbusiness.com | ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION 21 commercial,institutional,neighborhood,residential,andmulti-familylandscapearchitecturalservicesLandscape Architecture CHARLESTON 843.952.7817 WEB REMARKSTUDIOLLC.COM PHOTOS BY LESLIE MCKELLAR
22 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com Mining, Logging, and Construction employment in Charleston-North Charleston MSA Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 20K25K15K10K2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Recession COVID-19 THE JOBSTREND:INCREASING employmentConstruction in Charleston has been on a steady upward pace since the economy recovered from the moreamidbegunpandemic,dippedinRecessionGreatstarting2013.Numbersduringthebuthavetoriseagaindemandforhousing.
New private housing units authorized by building permits Charleston MSA, Jan. 2005 - June 2022 Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 1,0001,20080060040020002005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2 010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 THE TREND: UP AND DOWN After a peak of nearly 1,200 permits issued in June 2021, that number plummeted by more than half just four months later. Recent numbers in 2022 are rising again but have not approached the 2021 peak. 1,142 June 2021 Recession COVID-19 38% Decrease from June 2021 to June 2022 715 June 2022 www.charlestonbusiness.com | ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION 23 TRIDENTCONSTRUCTION.COM BUILDING TRUST AND ADDING VALUE TO EVERYTHING WE DO INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP Todd Bulwinkle Lewis White Matt Robbins Roman Rozek
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This historic King Street building is being renovated to house luxury condominiums. The residences will feature large windows, cathedral ceilings and centuries-old brick.
71 Wentworth on King 71 Wentworth St., Charleston Developer/owner: East West Partners Architect(s): Kevan Hoertdoefer Architects General contractor: Trident Construction Services Engineers(s): Hensley and Goerling Consulting Engineers (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Forsberg Engineering and Surveying (civil); Lambert Engineering Company, Mount Pleasant (structural)
Kiawah River Commissary 2577 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island Developer/owner: Kiawah River Hospitality Group, Johns Island Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture General contractor: Southcon Building Group, Mount Pleasant
Estimated total cost: $13 million
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Estimated completion date: September 2022 This project consists of a new 17,500-square-foot Kiawah River Commissary building. This multipurpose pre-engineered building includes an administrative area (offices, housekeeping and staff-support spaces), commercial kitchen, dining room, locker room and golf-cart storage building — all to support an onsite event hall, restaurant, hotel and rental properties.
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Wildcat Senior Living 2101 Cane Bay Blvd., Summerville
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Camp Hall Village – Park and Avian Pavilions
Phase I of Camp Hall’s Village Center includes construction of the Avian Pavilion, an approximately 2,400-square-foot pier consisting of a galvanized steel structure with a white powder-coated aluminum trellis, precast concrete piles, pile caps and concrete planks. The structure features composite decking and sleeper system, with electrical conduit coordinated throughout. Galvanized-steel hand and cable rails and LED lights span the full length of the pier. All work is being completed within a drained pond.
Developer/owner: Lucky Shepard, Miami Beach Architect(s): Studio+, Fort Myers, Fla.
464 Autonomous Dr., Ridgeville Developer/owner: Santee Cooper, Moncks Corner Architect(s): Rush Dixon Architects, North Charleston General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): DWG Consulting Engineers, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Seamon Whiteside (civil); ADC Engineering, Hanahan (structural)
General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): EC4B Engineering, Ft. Meyers (mechanical, electrical); Kimley-Horn and Associates, Charleston (civil); Select Structural, Ft. Myers (structural); Estimated completion date: Fall 2022 Lucky Shepherd has partnered with Choate Construction under its subsidiary, Shepherd Senior Living, to build a 146,000-square-foot senior living facility in Summerville. Wildcat Senior Living consists of 85,459 square feet of memory care and assisted living for residents and 57,069 square feet of independent living connected by breezeways. The community includes a 3,400-square-foot clubhouse with amenities for residents.
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The Dunlin is a luxury hotel featuring 10 buildings, including 72 rooms, an outdoor gathering space, a restaurant, a pool and a spa.
Elbit develops and supplies a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial appliances. The 175,500-squarefoot, build-to-suit manufacturing facility is constructed out of 36-foot cast-in-place tilt walls with thermoplastic polyolefin roofing and accommodates 14 overhead cranes on the interior.
The Dunlin 6000 Kiawah River Dr., Johns Island Developer/owner: Kiawah River Hospitality Group, Johns Island Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture Project Manager: KRHG General contractor: Trident Construction, North Charleston Engineers(s): Crenshaw Consulting Engineers, Raleigh (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection; Thomas and Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil); Timmerman Structural Engineering Group, West Columbia (structural)
Estimated completion date: Late 2023
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Crosspoint IX—Elbit Systems 9028 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, North Charleston Developer/owner: Elbit Systems, Fort Worth; Childress Kline, Charlotte Architect(s): MCA Architecture, Greenville General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Shepherd Harvey & Associates, Duluth, GA (mechanical); Eldeco (electrical); HLA (civil); WGPM, Charlotte (structural); Estimated completion date: Winter 2022
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28 FINANCIAL SERVICES | www.charlestonbusiness.com Financial Services Total deposits in the tri-county area continued their steady upward trend in 2021, driven by a strong overall economy and population growth. The Charleston metro region mirrors a national trend of flat or negative growth in retail banking centers as more people move to online options and phone applications to handle their accounts. SECTION SPONSOR FAST FACTS 17,000 People employed in the financial industry in the Charleston metro area. PAGE 30 $3.64 BILLION Total K-12 education expenditures budgeted by S.C. legislature for 2022-2023 school year. PAGE 32
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South Carolina's annual budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year is more than $34 billion. The money comes from several revenue streams. B $11.5B $34.3B
Emergency funds
K-12 education receives the highest allocation of funding from the General Fund. For fiscal year 2022-23, it is budgeted for more than $3.6 billion, or 36% of the total General Fund budget.
$209,194,431
The S.C. Department of Administration offers a quick snapshot of the numbers in South Carolina's books.
The Capital Reserve Fund must equal 2% of the General Fund. The money must be used to replenish the General Reserve Fund if necessary. However, if that money isn't needed, then the General Assembly can appropriate the money for one-time expenditures such as capital improvement projects.
$900,386,314
General funds Federal funds Other funds
South Carolina is similar to a business when it comes to balancing the books and accounting for income, cash flow and expenditures.
By law, the General Reserve Fund must be 5% of General Fund revenues and may be used to cover shortfalls from general funds receipts. For FY2022-23, the reserve fund is almost $523 million.
REVENUE STREAMS
$522,986,077
What about schools?
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Source: S.C. Department of Administration, fiscal year 2022-2023
$13B
Education is the largest expenditure for state government. For Fiscal Year 2022-23, more than $5.1 billion, or 43% of the General Fund, is allocated for educational expenses in South Carolina.
South Carolina’s constitution requires the state to maintain a rainy day fund for unexpected circumstances.
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$565,900,000 Almost $566 million from the S.C. Education Lottery is allocated to education expenses. Colleges and universities receive far less money than K-12 from the General Fund. For 2022-23, that amount is $900 million, an increase of $100 million over 2021-22.
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34 DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | www.charlestonbusiness.com Demographics and Economic Development Tourism has rebounded sharply in the Charleston region to surpass pre-pandemic levels in many categories. The Lowcountry is also adding people at a steady pace, with a total population now more than 800,000 in the tri-county area. SECTION SPONSOR FAST FACTS 513,559 Total passengers at Charleston International Airport in May 2022 PAGE 36 73% Percent increase of tourism economic impact in Charleston region from 2020 to 2021 PAGE 37
DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | www.charlestonbusiness.com36 Total passengers at Charleston International Airport, Jan. 2020-May 2022 Source: Charleston County Aviation Authority 400K500K450K350K300K250K200K150K100K50K0 Passenger traffic at airports around the world plummeted when the coronavirus pandemic almost completey shut down air travel. Charleston International Airport was no different, but numbers have rebounded sharply to pre-pandemic levels in recent months. 14,896 513,559 3,347% Percent increase in passengers April 2020May 2022 1/20 2/20 3/20 4/20 5/20 6/20 7/20 8/20 9/20 10/20 11/20 12/20 1/21 2/21 3/21 4/21 5/21 6/21 7/21 8/21 9/21 10/21 11/21 12/21 1/22 2/22 3/22 4/22 5/22 Scan QR code to see more CHS statistics or go bit.ly/CHSStatsto • International & Local Shipping • Warehouse Storage • Deep Water Pier for Loading and O loading Ships & Barges • ABS/Inland Barge and Ship Repairs • Container Storage • Trucking • Dual served Rail Access • Easy Intermodal Access • Slip Services • Aggregate Sales • Transload facility • Marine Construction and Earthmoving Services The pioneer of integrative solutions on land and sea 843-779-0199 | www.carvercompanies.com 1400 Pierside St., Bldg. 190, North Charleston, SC 29405
www.charlestonbusiness.com | DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 37 Estimate of tourism’s economic impact in the Greater Charleston Area, 2021 After lockdowns of 2020 stunted tourism across the world, numbers surged in 2021 to surpass pre-pandemic levels as pent-up demand and money saved from deferred and canceled trips put more people on the road and in the air to vacation destinations. Source: College of Charleston Office of Tourism Analysis Visitors $10.62B 41.1$779 7.23M 5.12M $6.15B 46.2$926 Total economic impact TotalThousandsEmploymentAvg Total Expenditure Per Adult Per Trip 2020 2020 2020 20202021 2021 2021 2021 41% Increase over 2020 73% Increase over 2020 19% Increase over 2020 12% Increase over 2020 SCMEP is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization affiliated with The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a network of 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. SCMEP helped Palmetto Gourmet Foods create a functional Human Resources Department and establish standardized employee training. Identifying an EEOC compliant skills assessment to assist recruiting processes and soft skills training for existing employees were provided as successful solutions. Direct results included: • 25 retained jobs • 73 new jobs • $6.2 million in new investmentsprogramtrainingemployeeneededcompanyouran THE SOLUTION Visit SCMEP.org/help-my-business Call 864.288.5687 Email info@scmep.org Elevate your company and workforce with our free one-day Competitiveness Review:
38 Population growth by county, 2010-2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Charleston County– Dorchester County – Berkeley County 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 137,005179,492350,998 163,327413,024 19% increase from 2010 – 2021 236,701 32% increase from 2010 – 2021 18% increase from 2010 – 2021400K450K350K300K250K200K150K100K50K0 Leisure and Hospitality employment in Charleston-North Charleston MSA, Jan. 2007-May 2022 60K55K50K45K40K35K30K25K20K2007 2008 2009 2010 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 THE TREND: REBOUNDING FROM HISTORIC LOWS No sector was hit harder by the pandemic in economic terms than leisure and hospitality. Hotels, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues drastically cut jobs as they were forced to sharply curtail operations. Numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels but many businesses still suffer from staff shortages. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis The Leisure and Hospitality Supersector includes the Accommodations and Food Service Sector along with the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector. Recession COVID-19 Total813,052CharlestonMSAPopulation,2021 DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | www.charlestonbusiness.com +22% comparedhospitalityinEmploymentleisureandhasgrownsteadilyinthepast18months.Therewere42,867workersinJanuary2021,to52,167inMay2022.
39 Per Capita Personal Income Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis 40,415 42,365 63,901 40,926 44,134 66,656 42,662 38,892 201861,477 2019 202060000400005000030000100000700002000080000 60000400005000030000100000700002000080000 60000400005000030000100000700002000080000 Berkeley Charleston Dorchester www.charlestonbusiness.com | DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT With more than 350 rehabilitated sea turtles released into the wild, the South Carolina Aquarium is answering the call to care. Explore the Sea Turtle Care Center™ and help ensure a healthy future for sea turtles. Buy tickets at scaquarium.org Business leaders and teams can make a significant impact in the fight against hunger. Contact Lowcountry Food Bank Development Department, Alexis Barbalace, Development Officer at 843-747-8146 ext. 105 GET INVOLVED! BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER Fund a specific Lowcountry Food Bank program or sponsor an awareness campaign Sponsor and attend Chefs’ Feast, our premier gala event in February Volunteer with your team at Lowcountry Food Bank Host a virtual fundraiser Challenge your customers and employees to give through your company’s annual employee giving campaign Provide in-kind donations by donating products or professional services Join the Walk to Fight Hunger with your team in September How you can help:
40 EDUCATION | www.charlestonbusiness.com Education Schools in the Charleston area have returned to normal in-class teaching for the most part and enrollment numbers are approaching pre-pandemic levels. Higher education costs continue to rise, putting financial pressure on many students who must take out loans to complete their degree programs. SECTION SPONSOR FAST FACTS 88,602 Total enrollment in Charleston-area K-12 schools. PAGE 43 $13,140 Average tuition costs for select colleges and universities in South Carolina. PAGE 42
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While enrollment at South Carolina's largest institutions of higher learning — Clemson, USC and MUSC — has climbed steadily in the past decade, numbers at the state's technical college system have been on the decline. From a high of 64,597 (during the heighth of the Great Recession in 2010), enrollment at technical colleges was at a 10-year low of 45,303 in 2020, the last year with available figures.
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42 EDUCATION | www.charlestonbusiness.com Enrollment analysis of technical colleges and research institutions, 2009–2020 60,00080,00075,00070,00065,00055,00050,00045,00040,000 Research Institutions: Clemson, MUSC, USC Columbia Source: S.C. Commission on Higher Education Technical Colleges: Aiken, Central Carolina, Denmark, Florence-Darlington, Greenville, Horry-Georgetown, Midlands, Northeastern, Orangeburg-Calhoun, Piedmont, Spartanburg CC, TC of the Lowcountry, Tri- County, Trident, Williamsburg, York 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20172016 2018 2019 2020 46,953 48,440 50,080 51,682 53,359 54,932 45,303 56,505 58,593 59,039 59,685 61,126 62,511 64,597 64,227 63,463 64,95761,893 59,246 55,411 52,940 51,896 48,792 48,706 THE TECHNICALTREND: COLLEGE ENROLLMENT DECLINING
www.charlestonbusiness.com | EDUCATION 43 Charleston-area school districts, 2021-2022 Berkeley County School District 107 E. Main St. Moncks Corner, SC BoardSuperintendent:Gradeswww.bcsdschools.net29461PK-12DeonJacksonChair:DavidBarrow No. of Teachers 2,287 Charleston County School District 75 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC Superintendent:Gradeswww.ccsdschools.com29401PK-12Donald Kennedy Board Chair: Rev. Dr. Eric Mack No. of Teachers 3,586 Dorchester School District 2 115 Devon Summerville,RoadSC 29483 Superintendent:Gradeswww.ddtwo.orgPK-12 Shane Robbins Board Chair: Gail Hughes No. of Teachers 1,595 Dorchester School District 4 500 Ridge St. St. George, SC BoardSuperintendent:Gradeswww.dorchester4.k12.sc.us29477PK-12GeraldWhiteChair:Dr.KennethJenkins No. of Teachers 184 Source: S.C. Department of Education Student enrollment Average teacher salary Per-pupil expenditure Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2 Dorchester 4 Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2 Dorchester 4 Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2 Dorchester 4 36,575 $52,022 10,000 $51,000 $4,000 20,000 $52,000 $8,000 30,000 $53,000 $12,000 40,000 $54,000 $16,000 50,000 $55,000 $18,00048,330 $54,448 $12,025 1,596 $52,835 $9,181 2,101 $52,467 $14,149 – Charleston – Dorchester District 2 – Dorchester District 4– Berkeley $7,178 AT20-016eS.C. Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College is transforming how education and industry work together in the regional, national and global economies. e S.C. Aeronautical Training Center houses: • Aeronautical studies programs • High-tech manufacturing programs • readySC’s Boeing Training Center • Advanced manufacturing workforce training For more information: 843.323.3501.
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44 EDUCATION | www.charlestonbusiness.com 2014 202020162015 20182017 2019 Total R&D Expenditures Source: National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics $300,000$250,000$200,000$150,000$100,000$50,000$0$20,000$15,000$10,000$5,000$0 UniversityClemsonBenedictCollege Citadel University Claflin UniversityMedical of South Carolina University of CarolinaSouthUniversityCarolinaCoastal College Charlestonof UniversityFurman UniversityCarolinaSouthState UniversityWinthrop x 1000 xThe1000highest wage-earners in the Charleston region hold a college degree or higher. Someone who holds a graduate degree or higher makes over three times the wages of a person who dropped out of high school. As more skilled jobs come to the region, the opportunity for those holding a degree will grow. Increasing educational attainment improves work outcomes whether or not there is a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. The connection between education, earnings and job security Educational attainment for population 25 years and over, 2019 15.7% Graduate or professional degree 5.9% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 17.2% Some college, no degree 8.2% Associate’s degree 27.9% Bachelor’s degree 22.7% High graduateschool(includesequivalency) 2.4% Less than 9th grade
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48 $63.4 billion annual economic impact on S.C. 1 in 10 jobs in S.C. are due to the Port $1.1 billion in tax revenue generated annually for S.C. Source: The Economic Impact of the South Carolina Ports Authority - 2021 Upstate Pee Dee Lowcountry Midlands 51.8%percentageoftotalimpact percentage11.3%oftotalimpact 12.3%percentageoftotalimpact 24.6%percentageoftotalimpact$32.8billioneconomicimpact116,561totaljobs$6.6billionlaborincome $7.1 labor$1.4total25,275economicbillionimpactjobsbillionincome $7.8 labor$1.5total27,781economicbillionimpactjobsbillionincome $15.5 labor$3.1total55,346economicbillionimpactjobsbillionincome Scan QR code to see the full report or go bit.ly/SCPortsStudyto Source: S.C. Department of Commerce Announced capital investments from 2011-2021 by transportation, logistics and distribution firms in S.C. Total state employment in 2021 Miles of railMiles of maintainedstate-roads 149,700 $1.7 billion 2,300 U.S population within a two-day drive of South Carolina. Distribution and logistics in South Carolina 208 million41,000 $37.2 billion economic impact IMPORT, EXPORT AND DISTRIBUTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com South Carolina Ports Economic Impact
Aerospace industry's percent share of total S.C. civilian aircraft, engines and parts exports www.charlestonbusiness.com | IMPORT, EXPORT AND DISTRIBUTION 49 Aerospace industry’s eff ect on S.C. exports $40B$45B$35B$30B$25B$20B$15B$10B$5B0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 – Total value of S.C. Exports – Total value of civilian aircraft, engines, and parts exports THE TREND: BOEING'S TOUGH TIMES DRAG DOWN INDUSTRY'S EFFECT Plane orders at Boeing's North Charleston plant plummeted in recent years, a dual effect of two 737-MAX crashes and the severe drop in airline travel due to pandemic lockdowns. That has caused the aerospace industry's share of S.C. exports to fall from a high of 30% in 2019 to its current 3.5%. Aircraft exports, No. 1 in the state for several years, now are No. 6. Source: U.S. Census Bureau $34.6B $41.5B $30.3B $29.7B $7.9B $12.4B$32.2B$6.3B $4.0B $1.0B 2017 19.5% 2018 22.9% 2019 30% 2020 13.4% 2021 3.5% VALUE - ADDED SERVICES Warehousing + Distribution | Custom Crating + Wood Packaging Automotive Logistics | JIS/JIT, Line Sequencing Sub Assembl | Repack | Foreign Trade Zone | Transloading Charleston Greenville Charlotte McAllen Birmingham KONTANE FACILITIES 843 352 0011 KONTANELOGISTICS COM ISO 9001 : 2015 CE TI IED WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS 1000 Charleston Regional Park a Charleston SC 29492 843 352 0011 | kontanelogistics com
50 IMPORT, EXPORT AND DISTRIBUTION | www.charlestonbusiness.com 12% 2.55 million 2.85 million Total TEUs handled (TEU: 20-Foot-Equivalent Units) Inland port rail moves Greer 157,842 151,261 34,987 26,019 FY2021 FY2021FY2022 FY2022 Dillon 0.5M2.0M3.0M2.5M1.5M1.0M0 FY2021 FY2022 FY2021 0 FY2021 123,336 FY2022 FY2022 THE TREND: TOTAL CONTAINERS SET ANOTHER RECORD Container traffic set another all-time high at S.C. Ports in FY2022, with 2.85 million 20-Foot Equivalent Units moving through. S.C. State Ports Authority, FY 2021 vs. FY2022 THE TREND: VEHICLE ACTIVITY SLOWS THE TREND: CRUISE INDUSTRY UNFURLS ITS SAILS AFTER SHUTDOWN Pandemic-related supply chain issues continued to hamper vehicle production in FY2022, with numbers down about 13% from 2021 totals. Forced to suspend activities for much of 2020 and 2021, the cruise industry returned to full operation in 2022. Vehicles moving through the port Cruise passengers - 13%219,712253,983 Source: S.C. State Ports Authority Three vessels at SC Ports Wando Welch Terminal (Photo/Walter Lagarenne, SCPA)
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54 MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE | www.charlestonbusiness.com Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Primary care physicians per capita Primary care physicians include practicing non-federal physicians (M.D.'s and D.O.'s) under age 75 specializing in general practice medicine, family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. The ratio represents the number of individuals served by one physician in a county, if the population was distributed equally across Charlestonphysicians.CountyBerkeley County Dorchester County = 100 individuals 3,110 to 1 2,970 to 1 810 to 1 Note: Total also includes Homicide and undetermined which are not shown on the graph. Source: S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Opioid crisis in South Carolina Opioids and other addictive drugs continue to cause death and illness across the state. The Lowcountry is no exception, with 281 drug-related overdose deaths recorded in the tri-county area in 2020. Number of drug-related overdose deaths in S.C., 2020 Number of drug-related overdose deaths by county, 2020 Total drug PrescriptionoverdosesdrugoverdosesCharlestonBerkeley Dorchester Charleston Berkeley Dorchester 197177 364844 36 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 489 478 528 629 713 785 924 1,030 1,051 1,734 587 573 613 718 789 876 1,001 1,103 1,131 876 85 80 74 74 66 76 65 64 67 701500150018009006003000 SuicideUnintentionalTotal
Express Care & Walk-In LocationsCare9 Charity Care Giving Nearly $30 million ER165,318Visits Outpatient229,329Visits Physician Partner Practice710,881Visits Visits Facilities115,235 117 + in 5 counties Babies3,143Born 2021 SYSTEM STATISTICS Experience Matters Teammates5,700rs.com Based on 2021 data Surgeries30,392
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FAST FACTS 813,052 Total population of Charleston MSA in 2021, a 22% increase since 2010. PAGE 38 $420,000 Median home sale price in the Charleston region in June 2022, up 18% from June 2021. PAGE 10 www.charlestonbusiness.com | BUSINESS RESOURCES AND GOVERNMENT 57
A variety of government agencies, organizations and trade groups provide information for industrial growth, entrepreneurship and doing business among specific sectors and in different counties and communities. of the information found in Market Facts comes from these agencies after being distilled to the most comparative data for the Charleston region. Direct help can be found by contacting these organizations, which are dedicated to providing avenues for businesses to locate and expand throughout the region and state by offering reliable information and advice.
Carolina Credit Union League
nurtureCommunity-sourcedwww.charlestondigitalcorridor.com843-607-1264initiativetoattract,andpromotetheregion’stech
Charleston Branch Pilots’ Association 6 Concord Charleston,St.SC 29401
Supports704-717-9199the continued expansion and improvement of the ready mixed industry in the Carolinas through product promotion, industry advocacy, education and technical services Carolinas AGC Inc. Providing704-372-1450business development opportunities, helping contractors manage their workforce and advocating for a legal and regulatory environment that ensures contractors success
A843-577-7678member-based trade association which connects the Maritime Association industry and entities who support maritime commerce
Organized803-256-2065asan alternative to the union, PSTA believes educators should have the right to join a professional association to have their voices heard
Municipal Association of South Carolina
Palmetto State Teachers Association
Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas Represent704-367-1331the interest of merit shop contractors and its employees in the protection and enhancement of the free enterprise system within the construction industry, policy making process of government provision of educational, marketing and informational programs
S.C. Trade Associations
Mental Health America of South Carolina
Offer803-799-9574theservices, programs and tools that will give municipal officials the knowledge, experience and tools for enabling the most efficient and effective operation of their municipalities in the complex world of municipal government NAACP South Carolina State Conference
Carolina Ready Mixed Concrete Association
lender whose mission is to ensure access to capital for small businesses that cannot secure tradi tional financing; serving the entire state of South Carolina Norwegian Honorary Consulate 198 E. Bay St., Suite 101 Charleston, SC 29401
Promote803-252-6050aculture of mentorship and collaboration among our members, in order to support personal and professional development across all firms and career stages American Lung Association in South Carolina
Manufactured Housing Institute
Improving843-974-4683the lives of people with mental illness in South Carolina, promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service Mining Association of South Carolina
A843-572-1414professional, non-profit; promoting housing for people of all income levels and the production of quality homes
Serves843-881-9956asaresource for information and inspiration on how to operate golf facilities as efficiently and profitably as possible
Norwegianwww.norway.no843-577-5782Consulate for South Carolina and North Carolina
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Provide803-731-9460members with the tools, knowledge and protection they need to serve clients effectively and build a successful agency
Promotes803-772-5354harmony within the industry and with the general public consistent with high standards of responsibility and integrity
Maritime Association of South Carolina
Primary800-822-8859advocate for credit unions, focusing members’ collective political voice
Women Entrepreneurs Inc. 1415 Rivers Cotton Road Charleston, SC 29412
Save843-556-8451livesby improving lung health and preventing lung disease
Communitywww.climbfund.org843-973-7298development
Events,womenentrepreneursinc.com706-248-0720aspeakernetwork,creative ser vices and paid partnerships; changing the way women gain authority, increase their impact and build sustainable businesses
Maximize803-771-9046opportunities for South Carolinians to enjoy the benefits of factorybuilt homes
Ensure803-754-4584thepolitical, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination
National Golf Course Owners Association
Serve803-254-8456asthelocal arm of the National Guard Association of the Unites States to represent and protect the interests of our nation’s defense and SC Citizen Soldiers
Business Assistance Organizations
economy through an array of programs, products and events while leveraging Charleston’s livability Charleston Regional Development Alli ance (CRDA) 4401 Belle Oaks Drive, Suite 420 North Charleston, SC 29405
American Institute of ArchitectsSouth Carolina Chapter
National Guard Association of South Carolina
Charteredwww.charlestonpilots.com843-577-6695bytheStateofSouth Carolina to perform a number of functions related to assuring 24 hour, seven days a week logistics and administrative services for the member pilots of the Association Charleston Digital Corridor 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29403
Home Builders Association of South Carolina
CLIMB Fund 2 Race Charleston,St. SC 29403
Full-servicewww.crda.org843-767-9300economic development organization for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties; serves as a confiden tial resource to help streamline the site selection process
Because of space constraints, sometimes only the top-ranked companies are published in the print edition. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to research@ scbiznews.com. Researched by Paige Wills
Independent Banks of South Carolina Advocate803-537-0414for and represent independent community banks in South Carolina Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina
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S.C. Association of Realtors Inc. Ensure803-772-5206thatthe products, programs and services provided to members contributes to their success as real estate professionals S.C. Association of School Administrators Strive803-798-8380tohave great leaders in every school and district in South Carolina who ensure the success of every student S.C. Association of Tire Dealers & Retreaders
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S.C. Association of Convenience Stores Dedicated803-771-4438tounifying, serving and representing the convenience store industry of South Carolina S.C. Association of Counties Empower803-252-7255county officials through advocacy, education and collaboration S.C. Association of CPAs Protect803-791-4181andpromote the value of the CPA credential S.C. Association of Health Underwriters Represents843-779-7009those individuals engaged in providing products and services that help finance the cost of health care for South Carolina consumers S.C. Association of Nurse Anesthetists Promote803-931-0696continuing education among CRNAs in South Carolina S.C. Association of Railroads Bring843-727-2067information about our industry and its vital economic importance to the South Carolina legislature, government agencies and the general public
Printing Industry of the CarolinasPICA
S.C. Bankers Association
Educate803-799-2518thepublic and our elected officials about the importance of improving and investing in our transportation infrastructure S.C. Arts Commission
Provide704-357-1150member companies with opportunities to access value-added resources and services designed to help them be more effective, efficient and profitable S.C. Alliance to Fix Our Roads
Advocates803-252-0205on behalf of its members in public policy, regulatory issues and economic developments impacting the automotive industry
A803-252-2522non-profittrade association; protect, promote and advance the progress, interest and welfare of the producers of plant mixed asphalt paving materials
Advance803-748-9700and safeguard the business interests of Independent Tire Dealers and Retreaders and to promote cooperative relationships among those in the industry S.C. Association of Tourism Regions Promote800-868-8118and develop travel and tourism as an economic development activity in all areas of South Carolina S.C. Automobile Dealers Association
Professional803-779-0850trade association organized to effectively represent the common interest and welfare of the banking industry in South Carolina and to promote the professional development of its members and their employees S.C. Bar Continually803-799-6653improve the administration of justice throughout the State S.C. Beer Wholesalers Association A803-779-3373non-profittrade association representing the State’s independent beer wholesalers S.C. Broadcasters Association
The803-732-1186tradeassociation for radio and television stations in the state of South Carolina S.C. Cable Television Association A803-708-4851non-profittrade association whose members joined together to advance the common interests of the cable industry in South Carolina
Offer803-734-8696resources and support to artists, educators and community groups all across our great state S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association
S.C. Education Association
S.C. Chapter Alzheimer’s Association
The803-765-9570voiceforthe petroleum marketers in South Carolina S.C. Pharmacy Association
Represent803-788-5058public and private partnerships working together to improve the health status of their respective communities
S.C. Economic Developers Association
Advocate803-772-6553forquality public education in South Carolina S.C. Farm Bureau Federation
Non-profit803-734-2144association seeks to further the development and awareness of the South Carolina specialty foods industry through education, networking, peer support/ mentoring and promotions
Provides803-799-9695avehicle for all manufacturers to advocate their interests at the legislative, regulatory and executive levels in South Carolina S.C. Medical Association
Promote803-936-4350agricultural interests in the state of South Carolina and optimize the lives of those involved in agriculture while being respectful to the needs and concerns of all citizens of our state S.C. Forestry Association
Provides803-798-6207avoice for the medical profession and creates opportunities to improve the health of all South Carolinians S.C. Newspaper Network
Advocate,803-799-4306educate and collaborate for successful trucking operations in S.C. South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association Representing919-848-2355 providers of home health, hospice, palliative care and personal care services
Promote,803-732-9311preserve and serve the game of golf S.C. Health Care Association
Empower803-772-7511our members to help improve their patients’ lives by delivering healing and compassionate care to the state’s most vulnerable population - the elderly, frail and disabled S.C. Hospital Association
S.C. Independent Colleges & Universities Inc.
To803-799-9588promotesafety across the industry globally and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry S.C. Petroleum Marketers Association
Provide803-799-7122information and resources to assist students and parents, while promoting independent higher education in South Carolina S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association A803-781-5913professional association of law enforcement officers that have the common goal of advancing and enhancing the law enforcement profession in South Carolina S.C. Manufacturers Alliance
Helping803-750-9561advertisers use newspapers effectively and efficiently S.C. Nursery & Landscape Association Education803-743-4284and research for nursery and landscape professionals in South Carolina S.C. Nurses Association Represent803-252-4781all South Carolina registered nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to improve health for all S.C. Optometric Physicians Association Preserve,803-799-6721promote and advance the profession of optometry ensuring access to quality eye care in South Carolina S.C. Petroleum Council - Division of API
S.C. Society of Professional Land Surveyors
Pursue803-779-7282statewide strategies that encourage the deployment of technologies that will enable SCTBA members to be the best providers of telecommunication and broadband products and services to South Carolina
South Carolina Vending Association
A803-796-3080private,not-for-profit organization made up of member hospitals and health systems and personal members associated with our institutional members; serve as the collective voice of the state’s hospital community
Serve803-354-9977itsmembers, enabling them to advance the practice and science of pharmacy S.C. Poultry Federation Preserve,803-779-4700promote and protect the activities that bring value to stakeholders of the poultry industry in the State of South Carolina S.C. Primary Health Care Association
S.C. School Boards Association
Provide803-765-9000superior value and effective communication by being the voice of the foodservice and lodging industry in government and public relations, educational programs, offering operational benefits and creating opportunities for member involvement
S.C. Dental Association
Supporting803-798-4170SC’s wood and paper products industry including manufacturers, timberland owners, foresters, wood dealers and logging companies by promoting sustainable forestry, use of wood and paper products, and working forests S.C. Golf Association
Advance803-771-4271the public welfare and the professional, social and economic interests of the Land Surveyor by promotion of education, legislation and public relations through the establishment and maintenance of high ethical standards and practices
S.C. Timber Producers Association
Maximize803-929-1000the capacity and effectiveness of local United Ways and provide leadership on issues that impact the quality of life of South Carolina residents
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A803-929-0305notforprofit organization of members whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in South Carolina by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills
S.C. Specialty Food Association
S.C. Trucking Association Inc.
SCVA Members803-252-1087can benefit from activities designed to keep them informed on industry issues that affect their businesses
Serving877-707-7332professional drycleaners and launderers throughout the Southeast Transportation Association of South Carolina Comprised of numerous entities involved in the business of providing quality transportation services
Eliminate843-571-2641Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; provide and enhance care and support for all affected; educe the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health
Serve803-957-9919asthevoice for timber harvesting and allied timber businesses; advance the ability of its members to professionally, ethically, efficiently, safely, environmentally and profitably harvest, produce and transport timber; providing continuing educational and training opportunities
United Way Association of South Carolina
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South Eastern Fabricare Association
S.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association
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S.C. Telecommunications & Broadband Association
Represents803-750-2277member dentists in order to promote and provide optimal oral health care to all citizens of the state of South Carolina by serving as an advocate to advance the profession of dentistry
Advocating803-799-6607for quality public education while ensuring excellence in school board performance through training and service
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Edisto Chamber of Commerce 42 Station Court Edisto Island, SC 29438
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info@dorchesterforbusiness.comwww843-875-9109.dorchesterforbusiness.com
SCBIO 22 Westedge St., Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29403
info@berkeleysc.orgwww843-577-9549.berkeleysc.org
Steve Dykes 1993 10
Elaine Whitfield, Ernest G. 2001Andrade 3 Community-sourced initiative to attract, nurture and promote the region's tech economy through an array of impactful programs, products and events while leveraging Charleston's renowned livability; focused on creating the business, education and social environment that is attractive to tech and tech-related companies and leverages its care
Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Charleston County Economic Development's mission is to lead the advancement of economic growth and shared prosperity in Charleston County
Charleston Digital Corridor 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29403
Chris Staubes Michael Cochran Jennifer Maxwell 1992 384 Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Awendaw, McClellenville, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms Encouraging business and community success East of the Cooper
North Charleston Chamber of Commerce Dorchester Road, Suite 400 North Charleston, SC 29418
info@charlestondigitalcorridorwww843-607-1264.charlestondigitalcorridor.com.com
counties Protect
62 BUSINESS RESOURCES AND GOVERNMENT | www.charlestonbusiness.com Chambers of Commerce Chambers in the Charleston Area, Ranked by No. of Members Chamber Phone / Website / Email Top Local Official(s) / Year Founded No. Membersof Geographic Coverage Mission Statement Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 4922 O'Hear Ave., Suite 101 North Charleston, SC 29405 mail@charlestonchamberwww843-577-2510.charlestonchamber.org.org
29486 info@scra.orgwww843-760-3200.scra.org
Bob 1983Quinn 14 Fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy by accelerating technology-enabled growth of academia, entrepreneurship and industry
225 N. Parler Ave. St. George, SC 29477
info@northcharlestonchamberwww843-410-0321.northcharlestonchamber.org.org
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Kimberly Caughell, Caroline Titze, Rita C. Berry Greater DorchesterSummerville;,Berkeley and Charleston and promote the quality of life in the community, with specific emphasis in improving economic vitality and providing a favorable business climate
Elaine M. Morgan 430 Greater Berkeley County as the voice of our members and business community in matters of economic development, education and legislative concerns; support and promote the success of our members through chamber programs, professional development and leadership
Because of space constraints, sometimes only the top-ranked companies are published in the print edition. Although ever y effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to research@scbiznews.com. Researched by Business Journal staff Economic Development Organizations Ranked by No. of Employees in the Charleston Area Company Phone / Website / Email Top Local Official(s) / Year Founded Employees Mission Statement Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) 4401 Belle Oaks Drive, Suite 420 North Charleston, SC 29405 alliance@crda.orgwww843-767-9300.crda.org
Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1635 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465
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S. Derreberry 1773 1,600 Charleston metro area, Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties Initiate, advocate and empower our region to advance a prosperous business environment Greater Summerville / Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce 402 N. Main St. Summerville, SC 29483 membership@greawww843-873-2931.greatersummerville.orgtersummerville.org
Dorchester County Economic Development 402 N. Main St. Summerville SC 29483
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Chelsea Ward Harrison 1987 199 Edisto Beach and Edisto Island member businesses in community and to the tourism industry; represent members' voices in local government; providing and sharing resources, leads, referrals networking
David T Ginn 1995 14 Full-service economic development organization for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties; serves as a confidential resource to help streamline the site selection process, assist companies with issues such as buildings and sites, financing, talent attraction and workforce training; builds long-term regional prosperity by attracting the world’s best companies, talent and entrepreneurs
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Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Box 968 Moncks Corner SC 29461
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chamber@edistochamberwww843-869-3867.edistochamber.com.com
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) SC
The CLIMB Fund is a not-for-profit community development lender whose mission is to ensure access to capital for small businesses and affordable housing developments that cannot secure traditional financing; serving the entire state of South Carolina, the CLIMB Fund has more than 40 years of history lending to entrepreneurs who have been turned away from for-profit banks
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Bernie Mazyck 1994 10 Through our network of members and partner organizations, SCACED strives to improve the quality of life for low-wealth families and communities by advancing community economic development and public policy in South Carolina Berkeley County Economic Development 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Charleston County Economic Development 4922 O’Hear Ave., Suite 201 North Charleston, SC 29405 info@charlestoncountydevelopment.orgwww843-958-4511.charlestoncountydevelopment.org
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Steve Nettles Alan Thompson 2016 100 City of North Charleston and surrounding community catalyst for the economic growth of members and the community through education; exchanging ideas and information; sharing experiences and solutions; networking and recognition
Kristen Lanier 1995 5 The Economic Development Department is directly responsible for industry attraction, retention, expansion and workforce development; we work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that Berkeley County has what businesses and industries need to succeed
John M. Truluck 1989 5 Creating an environment that supports new business growth and retention, enabling companies to succeed for generations; working to strengthen and prepare our community for the future and providing our citizens with the opportunities to grow and prosper in Dorchester County
David L. Little Jr , Sandy C. 1992Price 278 Western Berkeley County, upper Dorchester County, eastern Orangeburg County To take a proactive role in improving the general welfare, prosperity and quality of life for all citizens of the Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce area
info@mountpleasantbusiness.comwww843-800-2258.mountpleasantchamber.org
CLIMB Fund 2 Race CharlestonSt. SC 29403 info@cwww843-973-7298.climbfund.orglimbfund.org
info@scbio.orgwww864-397-5101.scbio.org
webec@berkeleycountysc.govwww843-719-4094.berkeleymeansbusiness.com
315 Sigma Drive Summerville,
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James Chappell, Erin 2017Ford To build the nation's most industry-friendly and innovative life sciences ecosystem and business environment to fuel the knowledge economy in South Carolina
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South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development 8570 Rivers Ave. Charleston SC 29406 kawww843-579-9855.scaced.orgte@scaced.org
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina program ranks companies that meet certain criteria for practices, programs and benefits. Celebrate with a party unlike any other, with a red carpet welcome, surprise speakers, cocktails, dinner and lots of glitz and glam.
recognizes 20 small and 20 large companies in an exciting countdown format that cul minates in the crowning of the two best-performing companies in theThestate.SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo will be held in Greenville. This multi-day event includes the Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon, a manufacturing expo, panel discussions and several interactive, practical workshops.
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The North Charleston Business Expo is the Lowcountry’s premier busines event showcasing regional companies. This event offers the business community an opportunity to network with local professionals, engage with exhibitors discover new resources This annual event recognizes forty Lowcountry professionals under the age of 40 who are making their mark with professional community involvement.
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Tim Scott (R) 104 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 www.scott.senate.gov855-425-6324202-224-6121
Joseph S. Daning (R) District No. 92 – Berkeley County 310C Blatt JoeDaning@schouse.gov803-734-2951Building
James E. Clyburn (D) 6th Congressional District – Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Dorches ter, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg, Rich land, Sumter and Williamsburg counties 200 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 clyburn.house.gov202-225-3315
All addresses are in Columbia, SC 29201
MarlonKimpson@scsenate.gov803-212-6132
RonnieSabb@scsenate.gov803-212-6032
George E. “Chip” Campsen III (R) District No. 43 — Berkeley, Charleston and Colleton counties 305 Gressette Building
BrianAdams@scsenate.gov803-212-6056
All addresses are in Columbia, SC 29201 JA Moore (D) District No. 15 — Berkeley and Charleston counties 432A Blatt JAMoore@schouse.com803-212-6890Building
Local Office 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 3002 Charleston, SC 29407 843-352-7572
StephenGoldfinch@scsenate.gov803-212-6172
Lawrence K. “Larry” Grooms (R) District No. 37 — Berkeley and Charleston counties 203 Gressette Building LarryGrooms@scsenate.gov803-212-6400
VernonStephens@scsenate.gov803-212-6024
Marvin “Mark” Smith (R) District No. 99 — Berkeley and Charleston counties 327A Blatt
S.C. HenryGovernorD.McMaster (R) State House 1100 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 www.governor.sc.gov803-734-2100
Marvin R. Pendarvis (D) District No. 113 — Charleston and Dorches ter counties 328A Blatt MarvinPendarvis@schouse.gov803-212-6716Building
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Margie Bright Matthews (D) District No. 45 — Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties 502 Gressette Building
Joseph H. Jefferson Jr. (D) District No. 102 — Berkeley and Dorchester counties 304B Blatt JosephJefferson@schouse.gov803-734-2936Building
MargieBrightMatthews@scsenate.gov803-212-6108
Marlon E. Kimpson (D) District No. 42 — Charleston and Dorches ter counties 508 Gressette Building
Stephen L. Goldfinch (R) District No. 34 —Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties 513 Gressette Building
Local Office 176 Brooks Blvd. Santee, SC 803-854-470029142
Ronnie A. Sabb (D) District No. 32 —Berkeley, Florence, Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties 504 Gressette Building
Chris Murphy (R) District No. 98 – Dorchester County 3O8D Blatt
William Scott Cogswell Jr. (R) District No. 110 – Charleston County 310B Blatt WilliamCogswell@schouse.gov803-212-6950Building
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ChipCampsen@scsenate.gov803-212-6340
Joseph M. “Joe” Bustos (R) District No. 112 – Charleston County 308A Blatt JosephBustos@schouse.gov803-212-6880Building
Sylleste H. Davis (R) District No. 100 — Berkeley County 414C Blatt SyllesteDavis@schouse.gov803-212-6930Building
Sandy Senn (R) District No. 41 — Charleston and Dorches ter counties 601 Gressette Building
Robby Robbins (R) District No. 97 – Colleton and Dorchester counties 310A Blatt RobertRobbins@schouse.gov803-212-6973Building
Vernon Stephens (D) District No. 39 — Berkeley, Calhoun, Colle ton, Dorchester and Orangeburg counties 606 Gressette Building
ChrisMurphy@schouse.gov803-212-6925Building
SeanBennett@scsenate.gov803-212-6410
SandySenn@scsenate.gov803-212-6116
U.S. HOUSE NancyREPRESENTATIVESOFMace(R)
1st Congressional District – Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties 212 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 mace.house.gov202-225-3176
S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette (R) State House 1100 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 www.governor.sc.gov803-734-2100
Sean M. Bennett (R) District No. 38 — Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties 205 Gressette Building
Local office: 530 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 202 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-849-3887
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Local office: 2500 City Hall Lane, 3rd Floor Suite North Charleston, SC 29406 843-727-4525
U.S. LindseySENATEGraham(R) 290 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 www.lgraham.senate.gov202-224-5972
MarvinSmith@schouse.gov803-212-6719Building
Lee Hewitt (R) District No. 108 – Charleston and George town counties 327D Blatt LeeHewitt@schouse.gov803-212-6297Building
Deon T. Tedder (D) District No. 109 — Charleston and Dorches ter counties 328A Blatt DeonTedder@schouse.gov803-212-6721Building
Brian Adams (R) District No. 44 — Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties 613 Gressette Building
Wendell G. Gilliard (D) District No. 111 – Charleston County 328B Blatt WendellGilliard@schouse.gov803-212-6793Building
Gil Gatch (R) District No. 94 – Charleston and Dorches ter counties 310A Blatt GilGatch@schouse.gov803-212-6871Building
Legislative
Attorney General Alan Wilson Rembert Dennis Building 1000 Assembly St., Room 519 www.scag.govinfo@scag.gov803-734-3970
OTHER OFFICERSCONSTITUTIONAL
Elizabeth “Spencer” Wetmore (D) District No. 115 – Charleston County 422A Blatt ElizabethWetmore@schouse.gov803-212-6872Building
Krystle N. Matthews (D) District No. 117 — Berkeley and Charleston counties 414A Blatt KrystleSimmons@schouse.gov803-212-6879Building
All addresses are in Columbia, SC 29201 unless noted. Secretary of State Mark Hammond Edgar Brown Building 1205 Pendleton St., Suite 525 www.scsos.com803-734-2170
OTHER STATEWIDE
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Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Van McCarty 1 National Guard Road www.scguard.com803-806-4217
S.C. Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III 1201 Main St., Suite 1600 www.sccommerce.cominfo@sccommerce.com803-737-0400 Director of Targeted Rural Strategy and Special Projects Maceo Nance, director 1201 Main St., Suite 1600 www.sccommerce.commnance@sccommerce.com803-737-0440 Department of Employment and ExecutiveWorkforceDirector Dan Ellzey 1550 Gadsden St. P.O. Box Columbia,995SC 29202 dellzey@dew.sc.govdew.sc.gov803-737-2400
Charleston SC Works Center 1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200 North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-1800 Berkeley SC Works Center 325 E. Main St. Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-4400
Commerce
Linda “Lin” Bennett (R) District No. 114 — Charleston and Dorchester counties 414D Blatt LinBennett@schouse.gov803-212-6948Building
Chardale R. Murray (D) District No. 116 – Charleston and Colleton counties 330A Blatt ChardaleMurray803-212-6817Building@schouse.gov
S.C.
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Rutledge Building 1429 Senate ed.sc.govSCSuptED@ed.sc.gov803-734-8500St.
Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers Wade Hampton Building 1200 Senate St., 5th Floor P.O. Box Columbia,11280SC 29211 agriculture.sc.govhweathe@scda.sc.gov803-734-2190
S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom 305 Wade Hampton Office Building 1200 Senate www.cg.sc.govcgoffice@cg.sc.gov803-734-2121St.
OFFICES
Leonidas E. “Leon” Stavrinakis (D) District No. 119 — Charleston County 522C Blatt LeonStav@schouse.gov803-734-3039Building
State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. Wade Hampton Building 1200 Senate St., Suite 214 www.treasurer.sc.govtreasurer@sto.sc.gov803-734-2101
Steve Dykes, executive director Faber Place Drive, Suite 200 North Charleston, SC 29405 Peter Tecklenburg Wallace County Office Building 101 Meeting St., Room 101 Charleston, SC 29401 Mary Tinkler Wallace County Office Building 101 Meeting St., Room 108 Charleston, SC 29401
Auditor Janet Brown Jurosko P.O. Box 6122 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 janet.jurosko@berkeleycountysc.gov843-719-4309 Umphlett P.O. Box 6122 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461
www.dorchestercountysc.gov843-563-0100 Administrator
carolyn.umphlett@berkeleycountysc.gov843-719-4040
jhoneycutt@charlestoncounty.org843-693-6447Jennyajohnson@charlestoncounty.org843-795-3970Annabmoody@charlestoncounty.org843-270-2483C.kmiddleton@charlestoncounty.org843-325-4577BrantleyMoody,District7B.Johnson,District8CostaHoneycutt,District9
www.berkeleycountysc.govjohnny.cribb@berkeleycountysc.gov843-719-4094
County Council Dan Owens, District
4000
Kylon Jerome Middleton, District 6
www.charlestoncountydevelopment.orgsdykes@charlestoncounty.org843-958-4511 Auditor
O.T.
Harriet
Herbert Ravenel “Herb” Sass III, District 1, vice Robertdickieschweers@tds.net843-513-9229Dickiehsass@charlestoncounty.org843-766-7500chairmanSchweers,District2L.Wehrman,District3, chairman tpryor@charlestoncounty.org843-958-4030Teddiehenrydarby@msn.com843-901-6793Henryrlwehrman@charlestoncounty.org843-958-4030Darby,District4E.PryorSr.,District5
ptecklenburg@charlestoncounty.org843-958-4200 Treasurer
County
Economic Development
O.T.
mtinkler@charlestoncounty.org843-958-4360
Kristen Orvin Lanier, director 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 www.berkeleymeansbusiness.comkristen.lanier@berkeleycountysc.gov843-719-4301
Treasurer Carolyn
DORCHESTER GOVERNMENTCOUNTY St. George Office (Main): Kenneth F. Waggoner Building 201 Johnston St. St. George, SC 29477 Office: Human Services Building 500 N. Main Summerville,St.SC 29483 Jason L. Ward 201 Johnston St. St. George, SC 29477 843-563-0100 Council Holman, District 1
Summerville
ByarsJ@gmail.com843-324-6732JayBill.WRHearn@gmail.com843-442-5787WilliamECrosby@DorchesterCountySC.gov843-832-0196EddieSFriddle@DorchesterCountySC.gov843-805-2258ToddGBailey@DorchesterCountySC.gov843-563-2314GeorgeDChinnis@DorchesterCountySC.gov843-801-2326DavidHHolman@DorchesterCountySC.gov843-563-0196Chinnis,District2,vicechairmanBailey,District3,chairmanFriddle,District4Crosby,District5R.“Bill”HearnJr.,District6Byars,District7 Economic Development John M. Truluck, director 402 N. Main Summerville,St.SC 29483 www.dorchesterforbusiness.comjtruluck@dorchestercountysc.gov843-875-9109 Auditor James “JJ” Messervy Jr. Main Summerville843-563-0118Office: Office: 843-832-0118 Treasurer Cindy L. Chitty Main www.dorchestercountytaxesonline.comcchitty@dorchestercounty.net843-832-0165Summerville843-563-0165Office:Office: County Governments 66 BUSINESS RESOURCES AND GOVERNMENT | www.charlestonbusiness.com
CHARLESTON GOVERNMENTCOUNTY Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Build 4045ing Bridge View Drive North Charleston, SC 29405
BERKELEY SupervisorGOVERNMENTCOUNTY Johnny Cribb 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461
1189Eastwww.charlestoncounty.org843-958-4000CooperServiceCenterSweetgrassBasketParkway, Suite Mount400 Pleasant, SC 29466 North Area Service Center Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Build 4045ing Bridge View Drive Charleston, SC 29405 St. Paul’s Service Center 5962 S.C. Highway 165, Suite 300 Ravenel, SC 29470 Administrator Bill www.charlestoncounty.org843-958-4000Tuten County Council
Economic Development
steve.davis@berkeleycountysc.gov843-761-7727Stevecaldwell.pinckney@berkeleycountysc.gov803-492-3150Caldwelljack.schurlknight@berkeleycountysc.gov843-830-1804Jackbrandon.cox@berkeleycountysc.govBrandontommy.newell@berkeleycountysc.gov843-442-2109Tommyphillip.obie@berkeleycountysc.gov843-532-6243Phillipjosh.whitley@berkeleycountysc.gov843-696-9094Joshuadan.owens@berkeleycountysc.gov1Whitley,District2ObieII,District3Newell,District4Cox,District5H.Schurlknight,District6PinckneyJr.,District7C.Davis,District8
Reevesville Mayor Paul Wimberly 6800 Johnston Ave., Reevesville, SC 29471 pwimb@ntinet.com843-563-9122
Planning and Zoning Administrator: Michael D. Hemmer, 618-719-6556; mike hammer@comcast.net
Zoning Administrator: Aaron Pope, 843513-1839; apope@cityoffollybeach.com
St. Stephen Mayor John W. Rivers 124 Hood St., St. Stephen, SC 29479 jrivers@townofststephen.com843-567-3597
Ravenel Mayor Stephen W. Tumbleston 5962 S.C. Highway 165, Ravenel, SC 29470 www.townofravenel.comstevetumbleston@gmail.com843-889-8732
Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip L. Pounds 1207 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843www.iop.netppounds@iop.net252-5359
Administrator: Desiree Fragoso, desireef@ iop.net James Island Mayor Bill Woolsey 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island, SC 29412 www.jamesislandsc.usmayorwoolsey@jamesislandsc.us843-795-4141
Bonneau Mayor Rembert E. Wrenn 420 Municipal Lane, Bonneau, SC 29431 843-825-3385
Town Administrator: Jeffrey V. Lord, 843719-7910; jeff.lord@monckscornersc.gov
Clerk to Council: Christine F. Pipkin Kiawah Island Mayor John D. Labriola 4475 B.etsy Kerrison Parkway, Kiawah Island, SC www.kiawahisland.orgjlabriola@kiawahisland.org843-768-916629455
Goose Creek Mayor Gregory S. Habib 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, SC www.cityofgoosecreek.com843-797-622029445
Harleyville Mayor Charles Ackerman 122 W. Main St. Harleyville, SC 29448 www.harleyvillesc.com843-462-7676
Chief Building Official: Henry Jackson Seabrook Island Mayor John W. Gregg 2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC www.townofseabrookisland.orgjgregg@townofseabrookisland.org843-768-9121 29455
Licenses and Permit Specialist: Lynda Stearns, lstearns@townofseabrookisland.org
Planner/Zoning Administrator : Roy DeHaven, planner@townofhollywood.org
Regional Municipalities
Clerk to Council: Liz Wrenn, bonneau. clerk@tds.net
Clerk to Council: Andrea Bow McClellanville Mayor Rutledge B. Leland III 405 Pinckney St., McClellanville, SC 29458 www.townofmcclellanville-sc.net843-887-3712
Planning Director: Kristen Crane, kcrane@ jamesislandsc.us Jamestown Mayor Roy P. Pipkin 7604 S.C. Highway 41, Jamestown, SC 29453 843-257-2233
Planning Director: Jody Muldrow, 843-9318125; planningawendaw@tds.net
Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 www.tompsc.comwhaynie@tompsc.com843-884-8517
Ridgeville Mayor Clarence Hughes Jr. 105 School St., Ridgeville, SC 29472 ceh.ridgevillemayor@gmail.com843-871-7960
Hollywood Mayor John Dunmyer III 5150 S.C. Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449 www.townofhollywood.org843-889-3222
City Administrator: Natalie McKelvey Zei gler, 843-797-6220, ext. 1115; nzeigler@cityof goosecreek.com
Clerk to Council: Jennifer Cook, 843-7203830; cookj@charleston-sc.gov
Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater 1255 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC 29406 www.cityofhanahan.comcrainwater@cityofhanhan.com843-554-4221
Planning Director: Kathryn S. Basha, mcclellanvillezoning@tds.net Meggett Mayor Harry V. “Buster” Herrington 4776 S.C. Highway 165, Meggett, SC 29449 www.townofmeggettsc.orgbusterherrington@comcast.net843-889-3622
Awendaw Mayor Miriam C. Green 6971 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429 www.awendawsc.orgmiriamcgreen@gmail.com843-928-3100
Building Official: Bruce D. Spicher, 7685107; bspicher@kiawahisland.org Lincolnville Mayor Enoch Dickerson III 141 W. Broad St., Lincolnville, SC 29485 843-873-3261
Director of Public Works, Facilities and Building: Eric Lutz, 843-708-9982; elutz@ cityoffollybeach.com
Town Administrator: Eric DeMoura North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC www.northcharleston.orgmayor@northcharleston.org843-554-570029406
Business License Official: Annette L. Moore, 843-563-7161; g.town@bellsouth.net
Sullivan’s Island Mayor Patrick M. O’Neil 2056 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 www.sullivansisland.sc.govoneilp@sullivansisland.sc.com843-883-3198
Summerville Mayor Ricky Waring 200 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 www.summervillesc.govrickywaring@summervillesc.gov843-851-4200
Clerk to Council: Ali Ravenel, clerk@town ofmeggettsc.org
Moncks Corner Mayor Michael A. Lockliear 118 Carolina Ave. P.O. Box 700, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 www.monckscornersc.govmike@batesinsg.com843-719-7900
Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg 80 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401 www.charleston-sc.govtecklenburgj@charleston-sc.gov843-724-3727
Folly Beach Mayor Timothy Goodwin 21 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439 www.cityoffollybeach.com843-588-2447
Town Clerk/Treasurer: LeAnne E. ridgevilleclerk.treasurer@gmail.comBarwick, Rockville Mayor Riley A. Bradham P.O. Box 9, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 www.townofrockville.comrileybradham@att.net843-214-0539
Town Clerk: Colleen Key St. George Mayor Kevin R. Hart 305 Ridge St., St. George, SC 29477 www.saintgeorgesc.orgmayor@townofstgeorgesc.org843-563-3032
City Administrator: Mike Cochran, 843576-5250; mcochran@cityofhanahan.com
Clerk to Council: Sandy L. Brown, 843-7402502; slbrown@northcharleston.org
Clerk to Council: Amanda Childers
Administrator: Andrew Benke, 843-8835726; abenke@sullivansisland.sc.gov
Town Administrator: Lisa Wallace
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68 www.charlestonbusiness.com Index Real Estate ........................................................................................................ 6 Days on the market until sale, June. 2021 - July 2022 .............................................................................................. 8 Inventory of homes for sale in the Charleston region 8 Median sales price in the Charleston region .............................................................................................................. 10 New listings in the Charleston region ............................................................................................................................ 10 Charleston region office market, Q2 2022 11 Office submarket comparison, Q2 2022 13 Industrial Buildings .................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Architecture, Engineering and Construction ............................................. 14 Housing building permits for S.C. metro areas .......................................................................................................... 16 Number of construction companies by county ........................................................................................................ 18 Average weekly wage for construction jobs by county 20 Mining, Logging, and Construction employment in Charleston-North Charleston MSA .................... 22 New private housing units authorized by building permits Charleston MSA, Jan. 2005 - June 2022 ............ 23 Charleston under construction 24 Financial Services ......................................................................................... 28 Charleston area banks by county 30 All financial activity employment in Charleston-North Charleston MSA 30 If you make $45,000 a year in Charleston .................................................................................................................... 31 Accounting for S.C.’s finances ............................................................................................................................................ 32 Demographics and Economic Development......................................... ......34 Total passengers at Charleston International Airport, Jan. 2020 - May 2022 ............................................ 36 Estimation of tourism’s economic impacts in the greater charleston area, 2021 37 Population growth by county, 2010-2021 38 Leisure and Hospitality employment in Charleston-North Charleston MSA, Jan. 2007 - May 2022...........38 Per Capita Personal Income 39 Education ........................................................................................................40 Enrollment analysis of technical colleges and research institutions, 2009 – 2020.............................. 42 Annual college tuition costs 42 Charleston-area school districts, 2021-2022 .............................................................................................................. 43 The connection between education, earnings and job security .................................................................... 44 Total R&D Expenditures 44 Import, Export and Distribution ...................................................................46 South Carolina Ports Economic Impact 48 Distribution and logistics in South Carolina 48 Aerospace industry’s effect on S.C. exports............................................................................................................... 49 S.C. State Ports Authority, FY 2021 vs. FY2022........................................................................................................... 50 Medical and Health Care ............................................................................... 52 Primary care physicians per capita ............................................................................................................................... 54 Opioid crisis in South Carolina 54 Business Resources and Government......................................................... 57 Business Assistance Organizations 58 S.C. Trade Associations 58 Chambers of Commerce ....................................................................................................................................................... 62 Economic Develpment Organizations ........................................................................................................................... 62 Legislative Representatives 64 County Governments.............................................................................................................................................................. 66 Regional Municipalities ........................................................................................................................................................ 67
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