The Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce today that Aerospace has been added as an industry sector to CharlestonWorks – a portal showcasing key sectors that are driving Charleston’s high-wage economy. The addition of the Aerospace category has been made possible in partnership with Charleston County Economic Development.
“Our community has a strong aerospace footprint. We are proud to partner with the Charleston Digital Corridor to highlight our existing industry and provide key connections through the CharlestonWorks platform,” said Steve Dykes, Executive Director of Charleston County Economic Development.
CharlestonWorks, which currently has over 375 listed companies located in the Charleston metropolitan area, allows visitors to filter these companies by industry sector and those hiring.
“The CharlestonWorks portal is invaluable in that it gives visitors, within and outside the region, an up-to-date snapshot of Charleston’s growing tech and advanced manufacturing economy in an extremely simple and effective format,” said Ernest Andrade, Charleston Digital Corridor Director.
Announcement
October 8, 2026
Obatala Sciences (Obatala), a biotechnology company, today announced it selects Charleston County for its first East Coast operation. The company’s $656,000 investment will create 46 new jobs and training opportunities in biotechnology and related fields.
Announcement
September 29, 2026
Charleston County Economic Development (CCED) is investing $2.025 million in Charleston County School District’s expansion of Universal Pre-K in North Charleston, a major partnership designed to support young children, working families, and the region’s workforce.
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Arvaya AI Automations Consulting, an SBE-certified and woman-owned AI and technology consulting firm, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company is supported by Charleston County Economic Development’s new Job Development Incentive, which will help it create six new jobs over the next two years. The new positions are expected to pay an average wage of approximately $92,000.
