Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties

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Location & Expansion Log

For a detailed list of CRDA-facilitated projects, please visit our company announcements page.

New & Expanding

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Green Cloud Technologies

05/10/2012
Cloud-based IT solutions provider
Greenville, SC-based Green Cloud provides virtual server, unified communications and business continuity solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses in any industry sector. They chose Charleston as part of their nationwide expansion plan.
NEW JOBS: 200
CAP. INVESTMENT: $85 million

Nexans

03/21/2012
Power cable manufacturing
This global expert in cables and cabling systems will locate its new high voltage power cable manufacturing operation at the Bushy Park Industrial Complex in Berkeley County.
NEW JOBS: NA

Hannah Solar Government Services

02/07/2012
Solar systems integration
Hannah Solar Government Services announced the relocation of its company headquarters from Atlanta to Charleston's Digital Corridor Flagship2 facility in downtown Charleston. In choosing Charleston for relocation, the company cited the region’s large military presence, available workforce and quality of life.



Downsizing

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Force Protection

02/28/2012
Blast-protected wheeled vehicles, blast technology & counter-IED research
Acquired in 2011 by General Dynamics and made part of its Land Systems division, Force Protection announces a layoff of 155 workers to streamline resources company-wide globally. This will leave approximately 600 workers in the Charleston area operations.

Roseburg Forest Products

09/10/2011
Industrial wood products manufacturing
This plant was closed due to the persistently poor economic conditions, growing cost pressures, and the limited product capabilities of this facility, affecting approximatley 100 jobs.

Georgia-Pacific Chemical Plant

07/30/2011
Formaldehyde & UFC, industrial resins, wood adhesives
Plant closure affecting what once was more than 50 jobs, but after downsizing in recent years, totaled 8 lost jobs.


Source: Center for Business Research, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

*Charleston-N. Charleston-Summerville MSA is comprised of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in S.C.