Charleston, SC Economic Development

Measurable Results

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance facilitates the creation of quality jobs and significant capital investment within the three-county Charleston region, resulting in a higher standard of living and a better quality of life for area residents.

Since our inception in 1995, the Alliance has achieved the following measurable results:
Total New Capital Investments:   $5.12 billion
Total New Direct Jobs: 18,979


Announced Projects (Last 6 Months)

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Date Company Name Investment Direct Jobs Description
12/18/2007 DuPont $500 million 100 Following a highly competitive site selection process, this global technology innovator chose the Charleston region for the largest single investment in its Kevlar high-performance fiber, and the largest capacity increase since 1965.
12/04/2007 Venture Aerobearings, LLC $28 million 100 This joint venture of SKF Group and GE Aviation will manufacture and repair aerobearings for GE jet engines. Company officials selected the Charleston region because of a skilled workforce and the support of state and local development authorities.