re|IGNITE is the name of the strategy that will provide guidelines to business owners on how and when they can safely reopen their businesses. Informed by expertise from the business community, healthcare industry, and area nonprofit and government leaders, re|IGNITE is a science-based approach to restoring our local economy in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

The strategy is currently being drafted with input from business community, healthcare industry, area nonprofit leaders, and government officials. We expect the strategy to be released in the next two weeks.

One Region is working closely with the Governor’s office to ensure that re|IGNITE provides complementary details to the Governor’s plan. We want to give businesses and the general public confidence to know that we will have a locally tailored plan to meet the needs of the citizens and businesses of Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston counties, while adhering state guidelines and recommendations.

No. re|IGNITE is being co-written with experts from MUSC, Roper St. Francis and the Trident Health System. Our citizens’ safety is our top concern and number one priority as we look to reopen locally and safely.

re|IGNITE will have two components. The first will lay out the general strategy and principles used to develop guidelines to reopen businesses. The second component will be an industry-by-industry guide that provides best practices and directions on how specific businesses can reopen.