Trident Technical College says the number of job openings for commercial truck drivers in the state will only increase over the next few years. Trident Tech President Mary Thornley says... read more →

There’s a growing need for affordable housing in the City of Charleston. Some say if the need isn’t not addressed soon, it could be come a major problem as population... read more →

Charleston’s diverse economy has kept the metro region afloat during the pandemic, according to experts at the 30th Annual Economic Outlook Conference, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber. Jacki Renegar,... read more →

It all started with a delicious pot of red rice at his Aunt Shirley’s house. Before he was known for his Black food facts, KJ Kearney was a Democratic candidate... read more →

Building a strategic vision for our collective future.

The One Region Global Competitiveness Strategy involves three interrelated phases. The first phase, Competitive Assessment, provides a comprehensive analysis of eight critical dynamics of community well-being that contribute to the... read more →

This High Impact Cluster Validation report serves as a bridge between the Competitive Assessment and the One Region Global Competitiveness Strategy. It defines the clusters that offer the greatest potential... read more →

View a summary of the One Region strategy, including year one priorities, four regional values and goals, and high impact clusters. Downloadable Verison

This Competitive Assessment focuses on eight dynamics affecting the Charleston region’s well-being: Affordability Quality of Place Infrastructure Talent Innovation & Entrepreneurship Equality & Equity Global Fluency Economic Momentum To add... read more →