The Economic Development Directors from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties joined us for a discussion on regional collaboration and ways we can continue to competitively position our region nationally and globally.
Featuring:
Steve Dykes, Charleston County Economic Development Executive Director
Kristen Lanier, Berkeley County Economic Development Interim Director
John Truluck, Dorchester County Economic Development Director
Berkeley County Economic Development Highlights
Berkeley County has seen $4 billion in investments since 2015
In 2018, 22 projects resulted in $1,220,292,375 in investments (making up about 30% of the state’s total capital investments)
10,000 new jobs created since 2015
Median income is $51,772 (20% increase over 10 years)