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Join the Leaders Driving Economic Development

Accelerate job creation, gain early insight into major expansion projects, and collaborate with regional decision-makers by investing in the mission of CRDA.

Regional partnerships are among our community’s greatest business assets, connecting decision-makers across industries, education, and government. Whether your business is in aerospace and aviation, automotive, life sciences, technology, corporate services, or logistics, the Charleston region is where leaders have a real voice in building an innovative, future-focused economy. Here, you’ll learn about our current investors and how to get involved with the CRDA through investment, board membership, or the Economic Leadership Council.

Our Investors Make Charleston Stronger

$9.3 billion

Capital Investment Announced by New and Expanding Firms in the Charleston Metro Area in 2025

330

New Business Announcements Facilitated by CRDA from 1995-2025

CRDA

140+

Investors driving the Board of Directors and Economic Leadership Council

30+

Years as a Convener of the Region’s Businesses, Colleges, and Governmental Organizations

$50M

Committed capital advancing workforce housing preservation

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Board of Directors

A broad network of top leaders from across the region provides strategic leadership and oversight, stewarding long-term economic growth with shared accountability and vision.

Meet The Board

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Economic Leadership Council

Comprising 20 of the region’s largest employers, the Economic Leadership Council is a collective of business and institutional leaders advancing initiatives that strengthen the Charleston region’s global competitiveness.

View the ELC

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Investor Directory

Explore CRDA’s strong collective of current investors and see how your organization can join this influential network.

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Erin Fisher, State Advocacy and Global Engagement, Boeing South Carolina

“The Charleston Regional Development Alliance is a valued partner to Boeing. From helping us attract top talent and identify strategic manufacturing partners to fostering economic development that uplifts the entire region, CRDA’s deep local insight and collaborative spirit empowers Boeing to innovate and invest confidently in Charleston’s future.”