Charleston, SC Economic Development

Publications

Annual Report to Investors


Each year the Alliance presents an annual report to its investors and the general public at its Annual Update Luncheon. Information on project announcements and activity, marketing and business development results and financial statements are provided. Current and past reports are available for download.

2008 (pdf) 2007 (pdf) 2006 (pdf) 2005 (pdf)


Research & Reports


On April 13, 2005, Austin-based economic development consultants Angelou Economics presented recommendations for building high value business clusters in the Charleston region. This effort identified five target industry sectors that match our region's strengths and future vision. Read more about this initiative in the following reports.

Executive Summary (pdf) - provides the top-line analysis and recommendations in a pdf format

Executive Summary (Power Point) - provides the top-line analysis and recommendations as a Power Point presentation

Regional Economic Scan (pdf) - summarizes the region's current economic strengths and challenges (workforce & education, sites & infrastructure, business climate & quality of life)

Full Cluster / Target Industry Analysis (pdf) - provides detailed information about clusters of industry throughout the region, the process for selecting final industry targets, and recommendations for building and nurturing each target

Marketing & Product Improvement Recommendations (pdf) - provides priority product improvement recommendations as well as strategies for marketing the region to the five target industries

Biosciences Cluster Analysis (pdf) - subset of the full report focused on the biosciences industry

Aerospace Cluster Analysis (pdf) - subset of the full report focused on the aerospace industry

Automotive Cluster Analysis (pdf) - subset of the full report focused on the automotive industry

Advanced Security Cluster Analysis (pdf) - subset of the full report focused on the advanced security industry

Creative Industries Cluster Analysis (pdf) - subset of the full report focused on the creative industries 		related information