Charleston County Economic Development Launches its Job Development Incentive (JDI)

Charleston County Economic Development is excited to launch its Job Development Incentive (JDI), a new program that strengthens Charleston County’s economic competitiveness by improving job creation, increasing wages, and reducing commercial vacancies.

The program supports incoming and existing industry seeking to create new jobs by offering financial incentives that reduce hiring and training costs, ease expansion plans, and ultimately enhance workforce quality and long‑term productivity. 

What is the Incentive?

Eligible companies can receive $1,000 for every new qualifying job created, with a minimum of five new jobs required to participate. 

Who Qualifies?

Jobs interested in applying must meet the following criteria:

• Are a new or relocating company, or an existing industry that is expanding
• Operate in a Charleston County Economic Development industry sector
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Life Sciences
  • Logistics
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Military & Defense
• Meet minimum job creation requirement of 5 new jobs
• Pay at or above Charleston County per-capita income (currently $90,550/year)  

How to Apply

Companies interested in participating must submit an application to Charleston County Economic Development.

• There is no cost to apply
• Incentive payments are issued after proof of qualifying new hires

Download the CCED Job Development Incentive Application 

To submit your application or learn more, contact Gene Borzendowski, Director of Global Business Development.