Considering a relocation or expansion to the U.S. East Coast? Explore the available sites, workforce development solutions, and industry collaboration ecosystems that make the Charleston region a strategic location for growth.
See why companies across diverse industries choose to do business in the Charleston region and how the area supports innovation, growth, and long-term success.
Find out the many ways South Carolina and the Charleston region create a cost-effective environment for business through tax policy and incentive programs.
Businesses from around the globe are expanding operations, building connections, and employing thousands across the Charleston region.
Discover how the Charleston region’s strategic location, top-ranked highways, international airport, and deepwater port connect businesses to national and global markets.
Build, launch, and scale in a region where capital, mentorship, innovation hubs, and data-driven insights connect founders to opportunity at every stage.
Access nearly one-third of the U.S. population from the Charleston region, where nearly 200 multinational firms operate and an abundance of cultures converge.
Learn about our diverse sectors and how our connected ecosystem of businesses and higher education partners drive innovative solutions that shape the future.
A globally connected aerospace ecosystem supporting advanced manufacturers, suppliers, and workforce development across the Charleston region.
Discover the companies, suppliers, and infrastructure driving Charleston’s automotive industry.
Learn why the Charleston region is home to more than 17,000 technology professionals supporting a rapidly growing IT sector.
See how the Charleston region’s prime workforce, research capacity, and commercialization support make it a supportive environment for life science innovation.
A central U.S. East Coast location and direct access to deepwater ports, rail, air, and interstate networks provide seamless global connections for logistics companies.
Companies that headquarter in the Charleston region gain access to reliable talent, coordinated connections, competitive operating costs, and seamless global connectivity.
Whether you’re looking for major employer data, workforce statistics, or demographics, the CRDA Regional Data Center provides insights to help you better understand the Charleston region.
Charleston’s labor force continues to outpace national growth, with 460,000+ highly-educated skilled workers and growing.
Since 2020, Charleston has expanded steadily, welcoming roughly 40 new residents to the region every day.
This is your source for population, workforce, and demographic details from the three unique counties of the Charleston region.
Stay rooted in a balanced lifestyle chocked full of natural beauty, global connectivity, diverse cultures, and one of the hottest job markets in the U.S.
Explore vetted career opportunities across leading employers in the Charleston region — all in one place.
Kick-start your career with a free internship and networking program designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Explore housing options and cost of living across the major communities of the Charleston region.
Strong public safety, coordinated emergency services, and nationally recognized healthcare make the Charleston region a safe and supportive place to live, work, and raise a family.
From high-performing K–12 schools to nationally recognized universities and technical colleges, the Charleston region develops talent at every stage of life and career.
Experience a region where award-winning cuisine, rich history, coastal beauty, and year-round recreation create an unmatched quality of life.
Catch a glimpse of the family-friendly activities, K12 education, and close-knit communities throughout the Charleston region.
CRDA is the region’s economic development alliance, uniting business, academic, and public-sector leaders to drive long-term prosperity and global competitiveness.
Connect directly with experienced CRDA team members for strategic guidance and regional business support.
CRDA provides confidential, no-cost support to companies evaluating relocation or expansion in the Charleston region.
Learn about our bold vision and strategy to make Charleston a globally recognized hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.
A $50 million fund expanding workforce housing across the Charleston tri-county region.
Learn how your business can help shape a more prosperous, forward-thinking, globally competitive region.
Get to know the network of top leaders working together to advance the regional economy.
Find annual scheduling and agenda details for CRDA Board meetings below. Current Board members may access additional materials through the secure Board Portal.
A high-powered collective of business and institutional leaders collaborating to bolster the global competitiveness of our region.
Meet the organizations investing in Charleston’s economic future.
Company info coming soon.
SVP, Area Executive