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

20

01

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

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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

GOOGLE

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

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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

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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.

Google

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

alliance@crda.org

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