Jennifer Brown has been selected as a 2019 Forty Under 40 winner by the Charleston Regional Business Journal, nominated by members of the Charleston community. 2019 marks the 22^nd anniversary of the Forty Under 40 awards.

Since 1998, this elite 40 has been comprised of people under 40 years of age who have excelled in the professional arena and in community involvement. We continue to be amazed at the number of individuals who are nominated each year and the quality work and commitment they bring to the Charleston community.

A panel of judges determined who among the nominees would be named to the 2019 class of Forty Under 40. This group of 40 individuals will be recognized at our Forty Under 40 event on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant. For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit

https://charlestonbusiness.com/events/forty-under-40-may-9-2019/

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Charleston County Economic Development won a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its Business Concierge Program. The program was recognized in the category of Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program of 3 Years or more of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

The Economic Development team received the honor at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, during the IEDC Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Charleston County’s Economic Development staff continues to evolve and adapt to the ever changing business climate in our region,” said Economic Development Director Steve Dykes. “Our Business Concierge Program is a perfect example of that effort and I’m excited to watch this initiative continue to succeed in the years to come.”

Charleston County Economic Development has a dedicated business retention and expansion team that focuses solely on the care and feeding of existing industry. Coined “Business Concierge”, our team acts as an extension of the company, performing as a primary facilitator between industry, municipality, education, and workforce development. The Business Concierge Team engages with more than 200 companies annually. Since 2013, 26 companies have announced expansions creating 3,216 jobs and $674M in capital investment. In 2017, there was a record number of 17 expansions announced.

Created in 1993, the Charleston County Economic Development Department is dedicated to:

• Recruiting new business
• Growing existing industry
• Improving the Charleston business climate

About the International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the world’s largest membership organization for economic development professionals. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life in their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, our members represent the entire range of economic development. Learn more at iedconline.org.