Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Charleston Regional Development Alliance Helping businesses, entrepreneurs and talented people locate and expand in the greater Charleston metro area.

For three decades, Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has helped catalyze long-term regional prosperity by attracting the world’s best companies, talent, and entrepreneurs. We’re a robust network of investors, staff, business, academic, and governmental partners committed to strengthening regional employment and building a base of high-value industries to strengthen the three-county region’s economy into the future.

Innovation is thriving in Charleston. 🚀 Four Lowcountry startups just secured competitive funding from the South Carolin...
08/22/2025

Innovation is thriving in Charleston. 🚀 Four Lowcountry startups just secured competitive funding from the South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA:

➕ Qatalyst Health – $50K for software streamlining skilled nursing facility paperwork.
➕ Realize Ascent Labs – $25K for advanced analysis solutions in agriculture, food, and manufacturing.
➕ Ripple Two – $50K for secure communications in public safety and defense.
➕ Tikvah Health and Wellness – $25K for a platform blending natural and conventional medicine.

These companies are proof that the Charleston region is where bold ideas grow into big impact.

Read more: https://loom.ly/jicH5Zk

Charleston is the place to grow - and R2P Innovations: Protective Doors, manufacturer of bulletproof doors, is proof.The...
08/21/2025

Charleston is the place to grow - and R2P Innovations: Protective Doors, manufacturer of bulletproof doors, is proof.

They just ranked #5 in the nation on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, with nearly 20,000% growth in three years. That makes them the fastest-growing manufacturer in the U.S., and #1 in South Carolina and the Charleston metro.

Congratulations to the R2P team for combining innovation, vision, and world-class manufacturing right here in the Charleston region.

See the list: https://loom.ly/ftKw5uw

Come for the food, stay for the job opportunities 🦐Charleston's thriving visitor industry helps to sustain a world-class...
08/20/2025

Come for the food, stay for the job opportunities 🦐

Charleston's thriving visitor industry helps to sustain a world-class array of restaurants, shops, recreational, and cultural amenities rarely found in mid-size metro areas. Local businesses benefit from endless options for client entertainment and employee recruitment.

The same natural beauty and world class culture begs people to stay and make the region home, too. Today, Charleston is popular with job seekers across the globe.

Read more about how tourism spurs the local economy: https://loom.ly/Nsw52jQ

Big moves for regional connectivity: South Carolina has launched an $825 million I-95 expansion to ease congestion and s...
08/19/2025

Big moves for regional connectivity: South Carolina has launched an $825 million I-95 expansion to ease congestion and strengthen the flow of commerce between Charleston, the Southeast, and beyond.

Infrastructure projects like this don’t just shorten travel times - they open doors for business growth, improve supply chain efficiency, and support a stronger quality of life across our region.

Read more: https://loom.ly/M5HkUUc

Charleston is climbing the charts - landing at #9 among the top 10 U.S. cities for job opportunities and earning potent...
08/18/2025

Charleston is climbing the charts - landing at #9 among the top 10 U.S. cities for job opportunities and earning potential. 📈

With a strong job market in finance, health care, and tech - plus a growing number of residents earning $200K+ - our region continues to prove it’s a place where careers and paychecks can grow!

Read more: https://loom.ly/CKDqdtQ

This fall, 130 high school students will begin apprenticeship programs with 52 employers across the region! 🎉Charleston ...
08/14/2025

This fall, 130 high school students will begin apprenticeship programs with 52 employers across the region! 🎉

Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships (CRYA), in partnership with Trident Technical College, connects qualified students with local employers for hands-on experience. 🤝📚 The two-year program allows participants to earn a high school diploma, a Trident Tech certificate, a national credential from the U.S. Department of Labor and two years of paid work experience 💼💰

Huge congratulations to these students, and a big thank you to the employers and partners creating real career pathways for our region’s youth! 🌟🎓

Read more: https://loom.ly/aw-8XGY

We've got talent. 💫Programs like Apprenticeship Carolina and readySC bring customized workforce training to the Charlest...
08/13/2025

We've got talent. 💫

Programs like Apprenticeship Carolina and readySC bring customized workforce training to the Charleston region and beyond, allowing SC to grow a skilled and educated talent pool.

Charleston’s job market is booming across all occupations, with growth rates nearly double the state and national averages. 💪🖥️⚙️ And we’re continuing to build a strong pipeline of technically skilled workers to meet that demand.

🔗 Learn more about Charleston’s growing workforce: https://loom.ly/zd5Mc-k

Last week, Charleston Digital announced that HabitNu, a CDC-recognized digital health company focused on lifestyle chan...
08/12/2025

Last week, Charleston Digital announced that HabitNu, a CDC-recognized digital health company focused on lifestyle change for diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease prevention, has been selected by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) as part of a select group of early adopters in its National Health Tech Ecosystem. 🩺📱

What it does ➡️ HabitNu helps close the gap with a mobile-first platform that combines behavior tracking, personalized coaching, and culturally relevant content, allowing patients with chronic conditions easier access to preventative care. Already used by public health agencies, Medicaid/Medicare plans, and employer programs, HabitNu will now integrate directly with the CMS systems.

Congrats to the Charleston-based innovator on this major win for healthcare innovation and vulnerable patient populations everywhere!

Read more: https://loom.ly/a3CkMxY

Big news for health innovation in South Carolina: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), through the MUSC Foun...
08/11/2025

Big news for health innovation in South Carolina:

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), through the MUSC Foundation and MUSC Health supporting organizations, has launched two venture funds to support entrepreneurs, accelerate innovation, and stimulate economic development across South Carolina. 🔬🧬

With a combined total of $30 million, these funds will help grow new businesses and expand high-paying STEM jobs in South Carolina.

👏 Thank you to MUSC for continuing to lead the state in innovation and life-science development!

Read more about the venture funds: https://loom.ly/AZBKePM

🚀 New career skills, big opportunities.Charleston Digital is partnering with Google to offer scholarships for Google Car...
08/08/2025

🚀 New career skills, big opportunities.

Charleston Digital is partnering with Google to offer scholarships for Google Career Certificates - opening doors to high-demand fields like AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT Support, UX Design, and more.

These self-paced, online programs can help residents of the tri-county area build in-demand digital skills in just 3–6 months, no prior experience required.

Learn more about the program and how to apply: charlestonlc.org/certificates

📚✏️ It’s that time of year again - new backpacks, sharpened pencils, and big dreams ahead.Here in Charleston, education ...
08/07/2025

📚✏️ It’s that time of year again - new backpacks, sharpened pencils, and big dreams ahead.

Here in Charleston, education and industry go hand in hand, helping students build the skills that power our region’s future in logistics, tech, and advanced manufacturing.

Wishing all students and educators a happy, successful school year! Drop a comment below to wish them a great start, too. 👇

📸: Dorchester School District Two hosted a "Facts and Fees" session to help families prepare for the school year; Berkeley County School District brought support staff together with a back-to-school luncheon; Charleston County School District’s AC Corcoran Elementary got ready for the new year with their own prep event.

📊 Charleston by the numbers:Did you know Charleston ranks among the top 10 fastest-growing mid-size metros in the U.S.?F...
08/06/2025

📊 Charleston by the numbers:

Did you know Charleston ranks among the top 10 fastest-growing mid-size metros in the U.S.?

From aerospace to life sciences, tech to tourism, the region continues to attract new talent, investment, and innovation.

🔗 Explore what’s fueling our growth - and how we’re planning for what’s next: https://loom.ly/ky8UohQ

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