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CRE Thriving as SC's Economy Outpaces Nation

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Anchored by Charleston and the upstate, South Carolina is projected to see a 3.6% economic growth this year, compared to the nation's 1.4% growth. Manufacturers' and distributors' demand for industrial and warehouse space is being propelled by the widening of the Panama Canal. Rents are...

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Charleston on Track to Gain 20,000 Jobs in 2 Years

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According to the Economic Outlook Forecast by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Charleston is on pace to gain 20,000 new jobs by year end 2017, thanks to high-tech, manufacturing, STEM-based economy, tourism, the port system, and the military. Read more about the outlook here.

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Rise in Container Imports at Port of Charleston

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Container imports at the Port of Charleston have been on the rise as more cargo is entering the US then leaving. The port unloaded over 74,000 containers in the month of August, while only loading approximately 60,000. As major global regions, including China (the top consumer of South Carolina...

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