The state Department of Commerce is feeding more money into the state’s technology sector with a series of grants to startup-minded organizations around the state.
The agency, which has sought a bigger role in the state’s nascent startup scene, says it’s handing out $719,000 in grants to nine groups, including two in the Lowcountry.
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, a startup accelerator on the upper peninsula, received $70,000 in new funding from the state. The Charleston Digital Corridor is receiving just under $65,000 for a project assembling a director of service providers for tech companies. That project, which hasn’t launched yet, will be called CharlestonPros.
The Digital Corridor’s director, Ernest Andrade, calls the upcoming site a “showcase of on-demand company and freelance professionals to support the further growth and success of Charleston’s tech companies.”
Blog
April 9, 2026
Charleston County welcomes Morgan Grimes as Marketing Manager. She will play a key role in translating strategy into high-quality marketing deliverables that position Charleston County’s competitive advantages to site selectors, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
Announcement
March 26, 2026
AVM Group, a leading national provider of turnkey controlled environments, today announced it is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs.
Blog
January 20, 2026
Charleston County Economic Development (CCED) brought together business leaders, elected officials, and community partners on Tuesday, January 13, for its annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon, recognizing the companies and individuals driving investment, innovation, and job creation across Charleston County. The event was held at Trident Technical College’s Complex for Economic Development.
