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FY 2018 - 2019
WORK PLAN
Leadership for a world-class,
globally competitive
economy
Charleston Regional Development
Alliance (CRDA) has served as a
catalyst for long-term, sustainable
economic prosperity in Berkeley,
Charleston, and Dorchester counties
since 1995.
With a strong economy and
tremendous momentum, our
community benefits from this public-
private partnership with the region’s
most influential business leaders,
three county governments, largest
municipalities, and top academic
institutions working together toward
a shared vision for the future.
The steps we collectively take today
will impact our region for generations
to come.
2017
Gold Award
of Excellence
MULTI-YEAR ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
International Economic Development Council
2017
Excellence in Economic
Development Award
“BEST PROJECT OF THE YEAR”
The Site Selectors Guild
2017
Silver Award
of Excellence
CRDA WEBSITE
International Economic Development Council
2018
Mac Conway Excellence
in Economic
Development for
TOP REGIONAL EDO
Site Selection Magazine
CRDA Recognition
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Engage the region’s top business,
academic and elected leaders
in economic development – and
keep economic development a
top priority for each of them
Market the Charleston region
as a globally competitive
location for business,
entrepreneurs, and talent
Facilitate the site selection
process for companies
considering our market for
competitive expansion or
location investments
Convene regional leaders
around key economic
competitiveness issues
Drive sustainable economic
prosperity by building high-
impact industry clusters
“We must continue to take
proactive, aggressive steps to
control our own destiny for the
three-county Charleston region.
This is our responsibility. It is our
commitment to lead, not to follow.”
Anita G. Zucker Chairperson & CEO, The InterTech Group
CRDA do?W H AT D O E S
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CRDA STRATEGIES
Since 1995, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance
has led five distinct regional economic development strategies:
Recruit jobs;
diversify the economy
1995-
2000
2015-
2020
2005-
2010
2000-
2005
2010-
2015
Recruit higher wage jobs;
add technology sector
Grow wages through cluster-based
strategy; increase competitiveness
Build economic prosperity; leverage
assets to compete globally; align
economic/community/workforce
development efforts
Values-based strategy to
strengthen global competitiveness;
increase prosperity; provide
inclusive opportunities; build
thriving industry clusters; boost
talent attraction/retention
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From2010 - 2017
tax base grew
Source: SC Department of Revenue Annual Reports
(8% in rest of SC)
18%
BILLION$4.9
TO
total private-sector wages grew
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(40% SC and 37% US)
From2010 - 2017
55%
BILLION$12.5
TO
From2010 - 2016
GDP grew almost
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
(compared to 30% for US)
50%
BILLION$42
TO
Location/Expansion Projects
New Direct Jobs
$392.6MILLION
New Payroll
“The public-private partnership of the CRDA is one of the three key reasons we chose Charleston.”
Kim PearsonGeneral Counsel, Thorne Research
61 7,880
CRDA RESULTS BY THE NUMBERS
2010 – 2018
5
(MILLIONS)
HOME MORTGAGE, INSURANCE, TAXES
PENSIONS & SOCIAL SECURITY
VEHICLE EXPENSES
GROCERIES
HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES
VEHICLES
RENT
PERSONAL INSURANCE
UTILITIES
RESTAURANTS
MISCELLANEOUS
ENTERTAINMENT
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
CLOTHING
MEDICAL
EDUCATION
OTHER TRANSPORTATION
$10
$42.8
$42.5
$32.4
$29.3
$27.9
$26.5
$26.1
$25.5
$22.3
$21.8
$20.7
$13.1
$11.6
$10.8
$9.5
$3.9
$25.6
$20 $30 $40 $50
New higher-paying
jobs give residents
more money to
invest back into the
local economy.
PRODUCED
$19in new
REGIONAL payroll
Every
IN CRDA
$1INVESTED
How are Charleston area consumers spending $392.6 Million in new payroll?
Source: Consumer Expenditure Survey,US Bureau of Labor Statistics
2010-2018
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2017 MSAPOPULATION
2011-2016 MSAJOB GROWTH
16. CHARLESTON
3. AUSTIN
1. NYC
9. ATLANTA
15. SEATTLE
17. SAN DIEGO
22. CHARLOTTE
31. AUSTIN
36. NASHVILLE
61. GREENVILLE
74. CHARLESTON
5. NASHVILLE
13. CHARLOTTE
23. ATLANTA24. SEATTLE
31. SAN DIEGO
35. GREENVILLE
Source: BEA.gov
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20
07
20
02
20
08
20
03
20
09
20
04
20
10
20
05
20
11
20
06
20
12
20
13
20
14
20
15
20
16
20
17
500,000
400,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
CHARLESTON MSA POPULATION
POPULATION GROWTH SLOW & STEADY
Sources: US Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics
CHARLESTON REGIONAL ECONOMY IS STRONG
Charleston Metro
responsible for
21% OF ALL JOBS
CREATED in
South Carolina
between 2013-2017
21%
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Regional economies grow or decline
based on their ability to specialize in high-
value industries and to provide the right
environment where firms want to cluster.
Strong industry clusters drive innovation, spur
new business formation, and create higher
paying jobs for local residents.
As the only regionally-focused economic
development organization in our community,
CRDA plays a pivotal role in building
robust industry clusters through business
attraction and facilitating an array of strategic
initiatives. Companies within a cluster require
foundational assets to thrive, including service
firms and suppliers, a skilled workforce,
educational institutions, transportation
infrastructure, capital, technology, and a
supportive business climate.
CRDA has aligned our work with the
One Region Global Competitiveness
Strategy, which calls for a broader, more
inclusive and dynamic approach to
economic development.
strengthening High-Impact Industry Clusters
AEROSPACE
ADVANCEDLOGISTICS
INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY
LIFESCIENCES
AUTOMOTIVE
“It’s time to shift and broaden the
purpose and practice of economic
development to generate continuous
growth, prosperity and inclusion.”
Brookings Institution, 2016 Remaking Economic Development
While our region reaps the benefits of
new business investment, it is essential
to address the challenges that come with
fast-paced job creation and ensure these
challenges do not derail future economic
momentum. Being globally competitive
requires the region to invest in itself, as
much as it promotes to the outside world.
One Region provides the road map.
OneRegionStrategy.com
ONE REGION
A Global Competitiveness Strategy
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What does our region’s future hold?
“Our community must invest in critical
transportation infrastructure, create attainable
housing in proximity to job centers, remake
how we commute, and nurture our environment,
character, and culture – if we are to create
and sustain a community where people and
businesses thrive for generations.”
Jack Goettee President SC & GA, South State Bank
Building and sustaining a world-class,
globally competitive economy is a marathon,
not a sprint. The ongoing journey requires
bold vision, a regional perspective on issues,
and committed leadership to meet the
challenges of the present, with an eye always
to the future rather than the rearview. We
see opportunities to work together to make
our home a better place for all.
Securing our economic future requires
fostering continued economic diversification
by attracting new high-value (headquarters,
R&D, and technology) companies and
suppliers to fully support our region’s
existing clusters.
Charleston’s Future: What’s Next?
In 2029, maintain at least:
195 PARKS/GREENSPACE
(160+ IN 2018)
13,000 ACRES
OPEN SPACE
Source: National Park and Recreation Association 2018 Report (median for large metros)
140TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
=
$2.6B COST
Anticipated Federal funding for road improvements over next 23 years will
cover less than 15%
Source: BCD Council of Governments, 2040 Draft Long Range Transportation Plan
116,000 NEW
JOBS CREATED
(minimum)
90,000 NEW HOUSING UNITS AT ALL PRICE POINTS
(7500 annually)
Charleston regional population
(775,000 in 2017)
BY 20291 MILLION
By 2029 the region will need:
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FY 2018-19
RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS
CRDA’s current fiscal year runs July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
GLOBAL BIZ
DEVELOPMENT
& MARKETING
ENGAGED
LEADERSHIP
REGIONAL
COMPETITIVENESS
OPERATIONS
$2,000,000
$1,750,000
$1,500,000
$1,250,000
$1,000,000
$750,000
$500,000
$250,000
$2,500,000
The One Region strategic plan guides the CRDA’s organizational
program of work including Global Business Development / Marketing,
Regional Competitiveness, and Engaged Leadership. These charts
provide a snapshot of projected revenues and planned expenses to
support our activities to sustain Charleston’s economic momentum
during the current fiscal year.
FY 2018-19
Annual Budget
$713,500
$1,815,240
$1,043,670
Special Grants/Program Revenue/Other
Private Sector
PUBLIC SECTOR
PROJECTEDREVENUE
$3,572,410
29%
20%
51%
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Program Priorities: FY 2018-19
• Continue building global
awareness of region’s business
and lifestyle assets
• Boost business development
initiatives to reach more target
companies
• Cultivate direct leads through
continued outreach with investors,
local industry, cluster ecosystem
networks, and site selectors
• Expand engagement with venture
capital, M&A, tech transfer,
entrepreneurship support, and
workforce development programs
• Continue implementing the
Charleston Metro FDI Plan,
including the Global Fluency
Initiative, SC Landing Pad program,
and the region’s M&A Council
• Build cluster networks and
academic connections through
regional roundtables, project
engagement, and joint mission
opportunities
• Directly engage public- and private-sector
leaders in the work of CRDA
• Regularly convene local leaders to consider
and discuss issues that directly impact our
region’s ability to compete globally
Leverage Relationships and Influence
Attract Tech Talent
Enhance Competitive Intelligence & Engagement
Strengthen the Region’s High-Impact Cluster Ecosystems
• Use CRDA’s business intelligence capabilities
to support high-impact cluster development,
augment global marketing & business development
programs, and enhance the direct sales process
• Lead multifaceted, regional economic development
strategy
• Inform and engage local community on key
economic development issues
• Measure progress and trends in advancing the
regional economy
• Build global brand awareness of region as a desired
destination for IT companies and talent
• Engage with Charleston Open Source Council (COS)
companies to advance the region’s IT cluster, share
information and talent, and build relationships
• Broaden participation by local IT businesses and
key stakeholders
• Facilitate “Reboot the Commute” employer-led,
traffic mitigation initiative to reduce congestion
through alternative work & commuting strategies
(flexible schedules, carpooling, telecommuting, etc.)
• Execute a successful private-sector leadership and
funding campaign
• Work closely with County and Municipal partners
to leverage private-sector investments
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crda board of directors*E XE CU T I V E C OMMI T T EE
Brantley Moody COUNTY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7
CH AR LE S T ON C OUN T Y
Jay Byars COUNTY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7
DOR CHE S T ER C OUN T Y
William HearnCOUNTY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6
DOR CHE S T ER C OUN T Y
Johnny CribbBERKELEY COUNTY
SUPERVISOR / COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
BER K ELE Y C OUN T Y
A. Victor RawlCOUNTY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6
CH AR LE S T ON C OUN T Y
Will Helmly PRESIDENT & CEO
HOME T ELE C OM
IMMEDI AT E PA S T CH AIR
L. Elizabeth GibbesPARTNER
PAR K ER P OE
OR G ANI Z AT ION AL E XCELLENCEC OMMI T T EE CH AIR
John Hagerty PARTNER
NEL S ON MULLINS R ILE Y & S CAR BOR OUGH , LLP
Wiley JohnsonMAYOR
T OW N OF SUMMERV ILLE
Joshua S. WhitleyCOUNTY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2
BER K ELE Y C OUN T Y
Stuart WhitesidePRESIDENT
SE AMON W HI T E SIDE
Robert Pratt COMMERCIAL BROKER
P R AT T & C O. AT R EM A X P R O R E ALT Y
BOAR D CH AIR
Tim GrowOFFICE MANAGING
SHAREHOLDER
ELLIO T T DAV IS , LL C
T R E A SUR ER & FIN ANCEC OMMI T T EE CH AIR
Bill MedichDIVISION PRESIDENT -
COASTAL SC
S OU T H S TAT E BANK
LE ADER SHIP DE V EL OP MEN TC OMMI T T EE CH AIR
12
CH AIR-ELE C T
Mary Garcia SVP / AREA EXECUTIVE
P INN ACLE FIN ANCI AL PAR T NER S
crda board of directors*BOAR D MEMBER S
Michael E. BakerSENIOR VP, CORPORATE
& INSTITUTIONAL BANKING
P NC BANK
Rita Berry PRESIDENT & CEO
GR E AT ER SUMMERV ILLE / DOR CHE S T ER C OUN T Y CH AMBER OF C OMMER CE
Sen. Paul G. Campbell, Jr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
CH AR LE S T ON C OUN T Y AV I AT ION AU T HOR I T Y
John FortsonEXECUTIVE VP & CFO
INGE V I T Y C OR P OR AT ION
Tammy Coghill MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
& LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DOMINION ENER GY D/ B/A S CAN A C OR P OR AT ION
Mike Carter CEO
eGR OUP
Bryan Derreberry PRESIDENT & CEO
CH AR LE S T ON ME T R O CH AMBER OF C OMMER CE
Deepal EliatambyPRESIDENT
ALLI ANCE C ONSULT ING ENGINEER S , INC.
Col. John DorrianVP FOR COMMUNICATIONS
& MARKETING
T HE CI TADEL
Scott Fennell COO / PRESIDENT
FENNELL HOLDING S , INC.
Jeremy CookPARTNER
H AYNS WOR T H SINK LER BOYD, PA
J. Walker Coleman IV
MANAGING PARTNER
K&L | G AT E S , LLP
Tom AndersonPRESIDENT
MU S C F OUNDAT ION
Bobby Creech REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER
OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
W EB S T ER R OGER S , LLP
Dondi Costin, PhD PRESIDENT
CH AR LE S T ON S OU T HER N UNI V ER SI T Y
* A S OF FEB 15, 2019
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Chris Fraser PRINCIPAL, MANAGING
DIRECTOR - SC
AV IS ON YOUNG
Mike HortonCHIEF ENGINEERING
OFFICER
DAV IS & FL OYD
Grady JohnsonPRESIDENT & GROUP
PUBLISHER
CH AR LE S T ON R EGION AL BU SINE S S JOUR N AL
Mark Gaddy VP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
& GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
BER K ELE Y ELE C T R IC C OOP ER AT I V E
Steve Gallagher CHARLESTON OFFICE
LEADER / MECHANICAL ENGINEER
BR P H
Lilyn HesterHEAD OF SOUTHEAST
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kin Hill CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CH AR LE S T ON WAT ER SYS T EM
Carl KoltsPRESIDENT & CEO
SHOWA DENKO CAR BON , INC.
Duncan McGoogan SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
BB&T
Lindsay E. Leonard SENIOR DIRECTOR OF
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
BOEING S OU T H CAR OLIN A
Gregory HabibMAYOR
CI T Y OF GOO SE CR EEK
Mark Lattanzio CHARLESTON REGION
PRESIDENT
SUN T RU S T BANK
David HandPRESIDENT
O.L . T HOMP S ON C ONS T RUC T ION C OMPAN Y
Todd GallatiPRESIDENT & CEO
T R IDEN T HE ALT H
Kimberly Lease ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
CH AR LE S T ON T R IDEN T A S S OCI AT ION OF R E ALT OR S ®
William Haynie MAYOR
T OW N OF MOUN T P LE A S AN T
Sam McCachern PRESIDENT & CEO
T HOM A S & HU T T ON
crda board of directors*BOAR D MEMBER S
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Paul Patrick CFO & EVP FOR BUSINESS
AFFAIRS
C OLLEGE OF CH AR LE S T ON
Tony Pope AGENT
S TAT E FAR M INSUR ANCE
Bob QuinnEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
S CR A - S OU T H CAR OLIN A R E SE AR CH AU T HOR I T Y
Jack Mitchell REGIONAL DIRECTOR -
EXTERNAL & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
AT&T
George MorrisonSHAREHOLDER
MCN AIR L AW FIR M , PA
Tyre MooreEXECUTIVE VP +
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE
SYNOV U S FIN ANCI AL C OR P
Lucie NeelyVP OF HR BUSINESS
PARTNERS
BL ACK BAUD
Chris RandolphPARTNER
S OU T H S T R EE T PAR T NER S / K I AWAH PAR T NER S
Robert Ryan EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CH AR LE S T ON N AVAL C OMP LE X R EDE V EL OP MEN T AU T HOR I T Y
Michael Scarafile PRESIDENT
CAR OLIN A ONE R E AL E S TAT E
Scott SharpREGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
T D BANK
Jack SchurlknightCOUNTY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6
BER K ELE Y C OUN T Y
crda board of directors*BOAR D MEMBER S
15
Matt Sloan PRESIDENT
DANIEL ISL AND C OMPAN Y
* A S OF FEB 15, 2019
Jeffrey Spicer SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
W ELL S FAR GO
Bernard Steinberg PRESIDENT
CH AR LE S T ON S T EEL & ME TAL
David Smythe VICE PRESIDENT & PARTNER
C C&T R E AL E S TAT E
R. Milton Thomas IIIMANAGING PRINCIPAL
LEE & A S S OCI AT E S
Bob Walker VP, CONTINUING EDUCATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
T R IDEN T T E CHNICAL C OLLEGE
Barry Whalen PRESIDENT
HL A , INC.
Alan Townsend SENIOR VP & PRINCIPAL
HU S SE Y G AY BELL
Pamela WilliamsSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,
CORPORATE SERVICES
S AN T EE C OOP ER
Kai Woerner, PhD SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
OF MANUFACTURING
R OBER T BO S CH , LL C
Stephanie Yarbrough
PARTNER
WOMBLE BOND DICK INS ON ( U S ) LLP
R. Keith SummeyMAYOR
CI T Y OF NOR T H CH AR LE S T ON
John TecklenburgMAYOR
CI T Y OF CH AR LE S T ON
Rudy ThomasPARTNER
DI XON HUGHE S GOODM AN , LLP
George Temple IV EXECUTIVE VICE
PRESIDENT: BUSINESS
L S3P
Anita G. ZuckerCHAIRPERSON & CEO
T HE IN T ER T E CH GR OUP
Melvin Williams VP & SENIOR BUSINESS
DEVELOPER
S&ME , INC.
crda board of directors*BOAR D MEMBER S
16
James Brogdon Jr.INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO
S AN T EE C OOP ER
Dwayne CartwrightPRESIDENT & CEO
BER K ELE Y ELE C T R IC C OOP ER AT I V E
James P. Clements, PhDPRESIDENT
CLEMS ON UNI V ER SI T Y
David Cole, MDPRESIDENT
MEDICAL UNI V ER SI T Y OF S OU T H CAR OLIN A
Ronnie M. GivensBOARD MEMBER
CH AR LE S T ON N AVAL C OMP LE X R EDE V EL OP MEN T AU T HOR I T Y
Jack GoetteePRESIDENT OF SC & GA
S OU T H S TAT E BANK
Dondi E. Costin, PhDPRESIDENT
CH AR LE S T ON S OU T HER N UNI V ER SI T Y
James LawrenceREGION BANK PRESIDENT,
EASTERN SC
W ELL S FAR GO
Mason HollandEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
BENE FI T F OCU S
Lorraine LuttonPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
R OP ER S T. FR ANCIS HE ALT HCAR E
Stephen OsborneINTERIM PRESIDENT
C OLLEGE OF CH AR LE S T ON
Harris Pastides, PhDPRESIDENT
UNI V ER SI T Y OF S OU T H CAR OLIN A
Anita G. ZuckerCHAIRPERSON & CEO
T HE IN T ER T E CH GR OUP
2018 CH AIR
Economic leadership council*
Lindsay E. Leonard SENIOR DIRECTOR OF
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
BOEING S OU T H CAR OLIN A
Jordan PhillipsPARTNER
S OU T H S T R EE T PAR T NER S / K I AWAH PAR T NER S
17* A S OF FEB 15, 2019
Wil RileyCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CH AR LE S T ON T R IDEN T A S S OCI AT ION OF R E ALT OR S ®
O.L. Thompson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
O.L . T HOMP S ON C ONS T RUC T ION C OMPAN Y
Mary Thornley, EdDPRESIDENT
T R IDEN T T E CHNICAL C OLLEGE
Gen. Glenn WaltersPRESIDENT
T HE CI TADEL
County Economic Development Partners
Barry JursDIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
BER K ELE Y C OUN T Y
Steve Dykes, SCCED, AICP
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CH AR LE S T ON C OUN T Y
John M. Truluck, SCCED
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DOR CHE S T ER C OUN T Y
Economic leadership council*
18* A S OF FEB 15, 2019
crda professional staff
David T. Ginn, CEcDPRESIDENT & CEO
Michael J. GraneyVICE PRESIDENT,
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Karen KuchenbeckerVICE PRESIDENT,
OPERATIONS
Stephen C. WarnerVICE PRESIDENT,
GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS
Claire A. GibbonsDIRECTOR, GLOBAL
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Brent JonasDIRECTOR,
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Jacki RenegarRESEARCH ANALYST
Galina MaiducFRONT OFFICE MANAGER
& CEO ASSISTANT
Jaime CaldwellOPERATIONS MANAGER
Karen DavisonBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
Jamie DeMentMARKETING SERVICES
MANAGER
Becky FordDIRECTOR,
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL$50,000+ ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Benefitfocus
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
Boeing South Carolina
Charleston Naval Complex
Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
Charleston Southern University
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors®
The Citadel
Clemson University
College of Charleston
The InterTech Group
Medical University of South Carolina
O.L. Thompson Construction Co.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Santee Cooper
SCANA Corporation
South State Bank
South Street / Kiawah Partners
Terracon
Trident Technical College
University of South Carolina
Wells Fargo
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE$25,000+ ANNUAL INVESTMENT
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE$10,000+ ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.
AT&T
Avison Young
BB&T
Blackbaud
Bridge Commercial
BRPH
Burr Forman McNair Law Firm, PA
Carolina One Real Estate
CC&T Real Estate
Charleston County Aviation Authority
Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston Steel & Metal Company
Charleston Water System
The Daniel Island Company
Darby Development
Davis & Floyd, Inc.
eGroup
Elliott Davis, LLC
Fennell Holdings, Inc.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
HLA, Inc.
Home Telecom
Hussey Gay Bell
Ingevity
K&L Gates, LLP
Lee & Associates - Charleston
LS3P
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Parker Poe
Pinnacle Financial Partners
PNC Bank
Pratt & Co. at RE/MAX Pro Realty
Robert Bosch, LLC
The CRDA is a true alliance of business, government, and higher education working together to
drive a sustainable, competitive economy for the Charleston region. Below is a recognition of
entities who have stepped forward to help lead and fund this collaborative effort.
2018-2019 INVESTORS
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CHARLESTON OPEN SOURCE INVESTORS
A tech talent attraction campaign designed to
build national awareness of Charleston’s thriving
tech economy and attract mid- to senior-level
tech professionals to the region
AVOXI
Benefitfocus
Blackbaud
BoomTown
Booz Allen Hamilton
ECS Federal, LLC
eGroup
Geocent, LLC
Lowcountry Graduate
Center
Micfo
Omatic Software
Phishlabs
SENTIO
Snag
S&ME, Inc.
SeamonWhiteside
Showa Denko Carbon, Inc.
SCRA - South Carolina Research Authority
SunTrust Bank
Synovus Financial Corp.
TD Bank
Thomas & Hutton
Trident Health
Volvo Cars USA
WebsterRogers, LLP
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE$5,000+ ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Aerotek
AON South Carolina
AstenJohnson, Inc.
Bank of America
The Beach Company
Charleston Branch Pilots Association
Colliers International
CresCom Bank
Gillam & Associates
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
NAI Charleston
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
South Carolina Ports Authority
South Carolina Power Team
SunCap Property Group
SUPPORTERS (no longer available)
UP TO $5,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
CBRE
Charleston Industrial
C.H. Robinson Worldwide
CIMC at Bushy Park
Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission
Francis Marion Hotel
Gillam & Associates, Inc.
Hill Construction
Hood Construction Company, Inc.
Landmark Construction
Lowcountry Graduate Center
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
Miller-Valentine Group
Stantec
State Farm Insurance - Tony Pope
COUNTY PARTNERSBerkeley County
Charleston County
Dorchester County
MUNICIPAL PARTNERSCity of Charleston
City of Goose Creek
City of North Charleston
Town of Mount Pleasant
Town of Summerville
CHAMBER PARTNERSCharleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Greater Summerville / Dorchester
County Chamber of Commerce
* A S OF OC T 1, 2018
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ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES $50k $25k $15k $10k $5k
Minimum of 1 “one-on-one” visit with a member of key CRDA staff annually
Opportunity to participate in 1 or 2 business or talent attraction events, mission trips or tradeshows annually at the invitation of CRDA.+
2 2 1 1
Inclusion in special invitation-only events
Opportunities to serve as co-host for international visits and/or site selectors*
Minimum 1 visit with CRDA President & CEO per year
Top local executive invited to attend one ELC meeting annually as guest of CRDA President & CEO
BOARD & COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION $50k $25k $15k $10k $5k
Eligibility to serve on a CRDA Taskforce and/or Special Initiatives Committee
Opportunity to serve on CRDA Board of Directors (CEO or most senior executive)
Eligibility for election to CRDA Executive Committee
Opportunity to serve on Economic Leadership Council
BRAND RECOGNITION $50k $25k $15k $10k $5k
Opportunities for recognition at CRDA events and sponsorship of special CRDA initiatives
Recognition as investor on CRDA website, social media, and in marketing materials
Special recognition at CRDA Annual Luncheon
CRDA EVENTS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES $50k $25k $15k $10k $5k
Invitation(s) to Quarterly Investor Briefings
Invitation to Regional Summits
Invitation(s) to exclusive Investor-only events
Invitation to present as subject matter expert at CRDA events*
Ticket(s) to Annual Luncheon+ 2 2 1 1
INFORMATION $50k $25k $15k $10k $5k
Digital subscriptions to Quarterly/Breaking News Updates and Quarterly Snapshot
Investment Announcements
Opportunity to participate in an Investor Roundtable with CRDA staff
Access to customized market research services*
Access to custom industry or topical workshops created by CRDA staff
LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT NEW FOR 2019
* Subject to availability + Number of events or tickets22
GETTING INVOLVEDIf you share a long-term commitment to
building a prosperous and sustainable
regional economy, please contact us about
engagement opportunities with the CRDA.
T: 843.767.9300 | F: 843.760.4535
charlestoneconomicdevelopment.com
“The Charleston Regional Development
Alliance is one of our committed
partners in supporting the long-
term success of BoomTown. CRDA is
dedicated and focused on strengthening
the region’s IT sector.”
Grier Allen
Co-Founder & CEO
BoomTown