Tri-County STEMersion is a two-week, unique hands-on institute for middle and high school instructors in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina that centers on building collaboration with existing industries to launch STEM into local schools.
The STEMersion Institute provides an opportunity for select teachers to interface with the region’s leading employers to develop high-impact, meaningful, and thought-provoking lessons for their students. Discover the exciting projects and developments between local teachers and industries from STEMersion 2022.
Announcement
August 10, 2026
IEB Americas, Inc. (IEB Americas), a producer of battery charging and power supply solutions, today announced it selects Charleston County for its first major production operation in North America. The company’s $1.5 million investment will create 30 new jobs.
Announcement
July 2, 2026
Charleston County Economic Development is excited to launch its Job Development Incentive (JDI), a new program to support business growth and strengthen the region’s economic competitiveness.
Announcement
June 17, 2026
A new economic impact study conducted by University of South Carolina Research Economist Dr. Joseph Von Nessen found that companies that have located and grown in Charleston County through Charleston County Economic Development's efforts now support 79,241 jobs and generate $26.2 billion in annual economic activity across the county.
