Economic Development & Industry Recruitment

Berkeley County Economic Development
Serves as the lead contact for economic development recruitment, retention, and expansion programs in Berkeley County.
Charleston County Economic Development
Serves as the lead contact for economic development recruitment, retention, and expansion programs in Charleston County.
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Markets the tri-county region for economic development and assists targeted industries in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties by providing demographic information, consulting on site location, and connecting to state and local economic development resources.
Dorchester County Economic Development
Serves as lead contact for economic development recruitment, retention, and expansion programs in Dorchester County.
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
Advances the long-term economic competitiveness of South Carolina through research of the state’s economy, regional and statewide industry clusters, and the state’s workforce and public education system.
South Carolina Department of Commerce
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
South Carolina Works Trident
Provides a variety of workforce services, including local and state initiatives to aid in employee recruitment, employer training programs and business retention and expansion efforts.
Summerville DREAM
Promotes special events and directs cooperative programs for businesses in Summerville’s downtown district.