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Moving Business Forward

Roads – Access to Interstates 26 and 95, eight U.S. highways, and 14
state highways
Air – Two major airports within an hour’s drive serve this area: Columbia Metro-
politan and Charleston International. Regional airports include:
• Berkeley County Airport – Moncks Corner
• Lowcountry Regional Airport – Walterboro
• Orangeburg Municipal Airport
• Santee Cooper Regional Airport – Manning
• St. George Airport
• Summerville Airport
Rail – Service by Norfolk Southern in North Charleston and CSX Transportation
in Moncks Corner

Ports – The Port of Charleston is less than a 75-minute drive from any part
of the Tri-County Region. Having a top 10 U.S. container port generates an
$87 billion economic impact annually for South Carolina.
strengthen the talent pipeline, a business-
forward brand that attracts talent and new
business, a targeted product development
strategy that complements the private sector,
and solutions to regional challenges such as
transportation and housing.

Dorchester
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Population
170,000
• Educational Attainment: 43.8% have an
associate degree or higher; and 91.6%
have a high school degree or higher.
Dorchester County’s exceptional public
school system and local higher education
options create a vibrant and educated talent
pool for new and existing employers.
• Labor Force: 92,116 people
Unemployment Rate: 3.5%
Source: LocateSC 2025

Dorchester County Economic Development
402 N. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-9109 | dorchesterforbusiness.com

28 Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce