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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Business Thrives in the Tri-County Region.
P rogressive and growing, the Tri- Berkeley County is home to world-class industries Berkeley County Economic Development Office

including IFA Rotorian, Nucor Steel, Century
County Region offers opportunities for
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entrepreneurs and for a small to Fortune
and Volvo Cars USA. Berkeley County also has
500 workforce. A mild climate and cultural and Aluminum, Thorne Research, Curtiss Wright, (843) 719-4096 | berkeleycountysc.gov
recreational assets bring it all into focus that a growing tech sector which includes industry Discover Dorchester County
business is best done here. leaders such as Blackbaud, Benefitfocus, Booze Home to more than 80 companies, Dorchester
Allen Hamilton, and Google. County’s broad spectrum of industries ranges
Berkeley County – On the Move
from Fortune 500 corporations to small,
Berkeley County’s quality of life is welcoming home-grown enterprises. Its location within the
for all who relocate. Berkeley County is home to Charleston metropolitan area is competitive in
more than 175 miles of waterways, tremendous Berkeley the global economy.
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systems, and local main street and national retail In 2024, the Dorchester Economic Development
outlets. This is one of the fastest growing counties Board released an updated Strategic Plan with
in the country. the mission to strengthen economic growth by
updating target sectors, workforce strategies,
• Pop: 256,000 | Median age: 37
Berkeley County has access to rail, two major • Educational Attainment: 41.5% have and corresponding metrics. Priority industries
interstates, and is just minutes from the Port of an associate degree or higher; 91% include aerospace, automotive, bioscience,
Charleston. Along with a well-trained workforce, have a high school degree or higher. distribution, marine, and technology.
Berkeley County offers deep-water sites for • Labor Force: 140,674 people Next-level opportunities include a flagship
industrial use, diverse structures, and plentiful Unemployment Rate: 3.7% training campus and center of excellence to
building sites. Source: LocateSC 2025 continued on page 28
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