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Tri-County economy ahead of the curve

With a current metro civilian workforce of 409,000 that’s growing three times faster than the national level, the Charleston region is poised to only continue attracting preeminent professionals both on a national level and globally. Continue reading
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Metals company coming to state with Berkeley County location

ZEB Metals, a company that buys and trades non-ferrous scrap and also recycles metals and other material, will establish its first South Carolina operations with a location in Berkeley County. Continue reading
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Hi Mark Capital Announces Equity Investment from Bank of America

Hi Mark Capital, the first majority Black-owned venture capital firm founded in South Carolina, has received an equity investment from Bank of America as part of the company’s commitment to address the persistent gap in access to growth capital for women and minority-led businesses. Continue reading
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Agriculture-based company will move HQ to Charleston

Patten Seed Company, one of the largest turfgrass producers in the Southeast, announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Charleston County. The company’s $2.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Continue reading
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JetBlue Airways to add new flight from Charleston to NYC area

JetBlue Airways will commence daily nonstop flights on May 25 to Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., about 30 miles north of Manhattan. Continue reading
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Charleston airport a $4.5B ‘economic pillar’ of SC, study says

Fueled by visitor spending, ongoing expansion and military operations, Charleston International Airport creates a juggernaut of jobs and money for South Carolina, according to a new study. The state’s busiest passenger terminal, the flocks of tourists it brings and Charleston Air Force Base pump $4.5 billion a year into the Palmetto State’s economy and support nearly 35,000 jobs. Continue reading
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Economic roadmap to guide Charleston metro-area growth for next 10 years

One Region is a document intended to guide the next decade and beyond in the Charleston metro area. The economic recovery and resiliency plan was presented yesterday to the Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Council of Governments after 18 months in the development and feedback stages. Continue reading
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Fifth Third Bank Continues Expansion Plans in Charleston Market

Fifth Third Bank, N.A., announced last year the addition of a commercial banking team in the Charleston market.  In 2023, the expansion will continue as the bank now has a mortgage team in place as well as plans to open two branch locations and add a wealth management team before the end of the year. Continue reading
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Here’s how much Boeing’s workforce in North Charleston grew in 2022

Boeing’s South Carolina workforce grew by about 950 in 2022. The growth of the Lowcountry workforce brings the total headcount to about 6,500 at Boeing South Carolina’s two campuses. Continue reading
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Overseas airline orders 20 Charleston-based Boeing 787-9s, with option for more

Boeing received an order from Air India for at least 20 of the 787 Dreamliners made in North Charleston, South Carolina. Continue reading
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