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ECONOMIC DRIVERS

LEADING COMPANIES CHOOSE CHARLESTON

The Charleston metro has experienced unprecedented business growth and economic diversification, with both multinational corporations and fast-growing startups taking advantage of our globally competitive business environment.

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SIX ECONOMIC DRIVERS

While the Charleston market focuses on growing the talent, infrastructure and supply chain for its target industries, including aerospace and software/IT, the regional economy continues to outperform the state and the nation due in part to these economic drivers.

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