Charleston, SC Economic Development

Measurable Results

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance facilitates the creation of quality jobs and significant capital investment within the three-county Charleston region, resulting in a higher standard of living and a better quality of life for area residents.

Since our inception in 1995, the Alliance has achieved the following measurable results:
Total New Capital Investments:   $5.13 billion
Total New Direct Jobs: 19,129


Announced Projects (Last 6 Months)

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Date Company Name Investment Direct Jobs Description
07/15/2008 Cummins Turbo Technologies $11 million 100 Two years after opening a second manufacturing facility in the Charleston region, Cummins Turbo Technologies is expanding to meet growing worldwide demand for its products. The company will double assembly capacity and greatly increase machining capacity at its existing plant in North Charleston’s Palmetto Commerce Park.
06/09/2008 2AM Group LLC N/A 50 This South Carolina-based company provides bundled technical services for automotive, aerospace and marine vehicle and product manufacturers. 2AM Group chose the Charleston region because of anticipated growth of these industry sectors.