About Us
CRDA is the region’s economic development alliance, uniting business, academic, and public-sector leaders to drive long-term prosperity and global competitiveness.
An Alliance Dedicated to Regional Prosperity
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance serves as a catalyst for long-term regional prosperity by attracting the world’s best companies, talent, and entrepreneurs.
As a public-private partnership representing Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, CRDA supports corporate decision-makers, entrepreneurs, site selectors, and regional investors seeking coordinated economic development leadership. Together with a growing network of business, academic, and governmental partners, we strengthen regional employment, build high-value industry clusters, and advance the three-county economy with strategic focus and collaboration.
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Our Team
Our experienced economic development professionals connect businesses to strategic opportunities, site selection support, and regional partnerships across the Charleston market.
How We Help
CRDA serves as a confidential, objective single point of contact, streamlining site selection and connecting companies to workforce, real estate, financing, and strategic resources.
Innovation Strategy
Rooted in tradition and driven by ambition, the Charleston region is executing a bold strategy to accelerate research, scale startups, and strengthen its position as a globally competitive innovation hub.
Charleston Workforce Housing Fund
Designed to protect attainable living space for our rapidly growing labor market, the Workforce Housing Fund seeks to acquire and preserve 1,000 affordable multifamily apartments in the region.
Collectively, We Prosper.
For more than three decades, CRDA has partnered with regional businesses, academic institutions, and public-sector leaders to strengthen and diversify the Charleston region’s economy. See our impact as we continue to attract global companies and quality jobs.
For more information about the CRDA, contact:
Jason G. Brown
Vice President, Investor Relations and External Affairs
News & Insights
Charleston Workforce Housing Fund Launches $50 Million Initiative to Create Affordable Housing for Working Families Across Tri-County Region
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