The Charleston Economy

The Charleston economy is thriving! Boeing is expanding in Charleston County with a $1B investment in infrastructure upgrades and plans to create 500 jobs over the next 5 years. Design-Build specialty contractor Wayne Brothers plans to expand its operations in Walterboro. The $35.5M project is expected to create 170 jobs in Colleton County. The investment will include a new facility that will serve as a regional office and operations center.

MUSC is constructing a $175M College of Medicine building, its first dedicated space in over a century. Tech firm, M.C. Dean recently opened the doors to its newest 25,000 sq ft office in the Charleston region.

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is developing Seafields on Kiawah Island, featuring 89 independent and 16 assisted living residences for those 62+.

Ingevity is dedicating $53.3M over five years to its Charleston County manufacturing site. Charleston welcomed its first gaming services studio, PTW, in a 30,000 sq ft facility, with plans to create hundreds of jobs.

Mesa Land Services, a women-owned company specializing in acquisition and title solutions, has launched operations in Charleston County with a $1.3M investment, creating 24 jobs.

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Yay or Neigh: Realtors Give Advice on Equestrian Properties and What to Look For

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South Carolina is known among many things for its beaches, its vibrant cities such as the cobblestoned street-lined Charleston, its many golf courses, and, of course, sweet tea. But let's not forget the beautiful creatures who live here, too, including more than 65,100 horses. In 2010, South Carolina even designated The Marsh Tacky as the state horse.

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