Data released by the US Census Bureau puts South Carolina as the 10th fastest growing state in the United States. Over the last 12 months, the state has gained over 66,000 residents and is expected to pass a statewide population of over 5 million in 2017. Read more here.
Due in large part to the technology sector and construction trade, Inc. Magazine includes 23 lowcountry companies as fastest-growing private companies in America. The companies combined reached more than $300M in sales last year. Congratulations to a job well done! See the companies to make the...
Tech nonprofit software company, Blackbaud, investing $154 million to expand its headquarters on Daniel Island into larger 360,000 SF facility. The company plans to create 300 jobs over the next five years. Read the press release here.
Verge Solutions continues to see growth and potential in the Charleston talent pool as it expands into a 31,000 SF building in Mt. Pleasant and hires more employees. Verge is a healthcare software developer. Read more about their new CEO and future plans.
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.
