Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties

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Locating & Expanding Companies

The CRDA directly assists companies with location and expansion projects within our three-county market. Following are the projects we’ve helped facilitate:


Announced Projects

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Date Company Name Investment Direct Jobs Description
12/17/2004 Easy Tray, LLC $3 million 31 Easy Tray selected the Charleston region for its corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art processing plant, which uses the latest technology to provide retail and institutional customers with pre-cut produce. Key reasons: quick access to Southeastern markets and available real estate.
12/16/2004 Summerville Preferred Partners $2.2 million 100 This fast-growing company set up shop to assemble fire and refuge truck chassis for North Charleston-based American LaFrance. The company also sees potential for other opportunities in the region.
12/01/2004 Vought Aircraft Industries / Alenia North America $560 million 645 The region was selected by two leading international aerostructures manufacturers that will supply integrated fuselage structures for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Company officials cited the region’s transportation infrastructure, readily available land and skilled workforce as top factors in their decision.
09/30/2004 Ramapo Sales & Marketing N/A 15 To meet the growing demand for its high-end machinery and supplies for the window and glass industry, the company is locating both its national distribution hub and its headquarters in the region. Among the reasons: the Port of Charleston and our impressive lifestyle amenities.
09/10/2004 Digital Lifestyle Outfitters N/A 7 A young company with huge potential has relocated its headquarters to the Charleston region, crediting the area’s attractive lifestyle with its decision. DLO designs and manufactures accessory products for the popular Apple iPod MP3 player and other portable digital devices.
08/26/2004 Verizon Wireless $25 million 1100 This leading wireless communications provider announced plans to open a state-of-the-art customer call center in the Charleston region. The company cited an excellent talent pool and business friendly environment as key reasons for locating in region.
06/30/2004 Metalox International, LLC N/A N/A Metalox International, LLC, a company that has developed a process for recycling by-products of the mini-mill's steel making process, has located its headquarters and R&D center in the Charleston region.
06/07/2004 PSSI N/A 12 This provider of information system enhancements for the health care industry announced the consolidation of its operations to the Charleston region. According to company officials, the lifestyle amenities of the Charleston region will serve as a valuable employee recruitment tool. The company also sees future business potential with the area’s impressive medical sector.
04/13/2004 Preferred Sourcing, LLC $0.58 million 75 Preferred Sourcing, a fast-growing company that provides numerous services to automotive and other transportation-related manufacturers, announced the location of its 10th North American operation in the Charleston region. Company officials cited the Charleston region’s growing base of automotive and marine-related manufacturers and suppliers and easy access to current customers as main factors in their decision.
04/08/2004 Quintrex Boats $5 million 15 Australia's largest and leading aluminum boat builder has located its main U.S. headquarters and production facility in the Charleston region as part of the company's extensive launch into the American market. Among the reasons for selecting the region: geographic accessibility and convenient transportation to key markets.
04/02/2004 Top Cat Marine Security, Inc. $2 million 75 Top Cat Marine Security, a manufacturer of high-performance boats for use by defense, homeland security, port security and law enforcement officials, announced the relocation of its state-of-the-art manufacturing operation to the Charleston region. The company cited a critical mass of defense industry suppliers and a ready-made client base as top reasons for choosing the region.