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REAL ESTATE
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2023 | SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE AND EXPO
IMPORT, EXPORT AND DISTRIBUTION
EDUCATION
MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE
e Charleston real estate market continues to see high demand amid low supply of residential homes for sale. e numbers re ect that market gap, with prices remaining at near-record highs while overall sales numbers have declined.
2,480
Number of homes for sale in the Charleston metro region in July 2023.
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$399,OOO
Median sale price of a home in the Charleston metro region in July 2023.
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The real estate market continues to face the headwinds of higher interest rates and low supply relative to demand. New listings in 2023 continue to lag behind 2022.
Construction in commercial and residential sectors maintains a steady upward trend in the Charleston metro area. Demand for single-family homes is especially strong and continues to outpace supply, keeping home prices at record high levels.
9,323 Housing building permits issued for the Charleston metro area in 2022
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$1,441
Average weekly construction wage in Charleston County in 2022
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Building costs have stabilized in all markets except Charleston after a pandemic-related surge in construction material prices.
At HITT Contracting, we work tirelessly and intentionally to earn your trust by making every part of the construction experience exceptional.
Wages for construction workers across the tri-county area surged during and after the pandemic, likely a result of the sector’s diff iculty in filling available jobs and increased demand for housing and industrial space.
THE TREND: JOBS INCREASING
Construction employment in Charleston has been on a steady upward pace since the economy recovered from the Great Recession starting in 2013. Numbers dipped during the pandemic, but have begun to rise again amid demand for more housing.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
After a peak of nearly 1,200 permits issued in June 2021, that number plummeted by more than half just four months later. Recent numbers are rising again but have not approached the 2021 peak.
Old Towne Creek County Park
1400 Old Towne Road
Charleston
Developer/owner: Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission, Charleston
Architect(s): Liollio Architecture, Charleston
General contractor: MPS Engineering & Construction, Mount Pleasant
Engineer(s): Stantec Consulting Services Inc., North Charleston (landscape architecture, structural engineering & civil engineering)
Charleston Engineering, Charleston (site electrical engineering)
Newcomb & Boyd, Charleston (mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering)
Bolchoz Marine Advisors Inc., Charleston (boardwalks)
Project manager: Stantec Consulting Services Inc., North Charleston
Estimated completion date: March 2025
Estimated total cost of project: $11 million
Project description: Old Towne Creek County Park is a 67-acre park located in West Ashley off Old Towne Road, adjacent to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. The project includes a new vehicular entry and parking which will guide visitors to the Park Center and new Learning Pavilion. Amenities include a new playground, observation deck, trails, 10’ multi-use path, boardwalks, outdoor learning amphitheater, rain gardens & cisterns, landscape, reconstruction of the existing impoundment & utility improvements.
4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100 North Charleston
Developer/owner: Body Contour Centers, LLC dba Sono Bello, Kirkland, Wash.
Architect(s): IA Interior Architects, Houston, Texas
General contractor: J Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston
Engineer(s): Henderson Engineers, Franklin, Tenn.
Estimated completion date: October 2023
Project description: This project is an interior upfit for a state-of-the-art medical treatment facility. A new floor plan is being built to accommodate a waiting room, reception area, exam rooms, nurse stations, procedure rooms, restrooms, break room, etc. with all new architectural finishes. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection trades are also included.
Stars Rooftop
495 King Street
Charleston
Developer/owner: Triple Star LLC dba Stars Rooftop & Grill Room, Charleston
Architect(s): Robbie Marty, Charleston
General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston
Estimated completion date: May 2023
Estimated total cost of project:
Project description: This project is a renovation of a restaurant rooftop which includes new roofing, pavers, banquette seating, lighting, paint and other social media friendly features.
22 Westedge Street, Suite 510
Charleston
Developer/owner: Atlantic Companies, Atlanta
Architect(s): Bello Garris Architects, Charleston
General contractor: J Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston
Engineer(s): Constantine Engineering, Charleston
Estimated completion date: June 2023
Project description: This is an interior upfit on the 5th floor of an office building for common workspaces, private offices, a conference room, breakroom, and other common areas. New walls, doors, casework, and paint are being added. Mechanical, electrical, IT, fire alarm and plumbing trades are included.
Novotech
22 Westedge Street, Suite 500
Charleston
Developer/owner: Atlantic Companies, Atlanta
Architect(s): Bello Garris Architects, Charleston
General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston
Engineer(s): Constantine Engineering, Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
Estimated completion date: May 2023
Project description: This is a fifth floor interior upfit for tenant office space including a new floor plan designed for comfortable, efficient workspaces that includes operable partitions, windows, flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and paint. The mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems are being implemented as well.
410 Mill Street
Mount Pleasant
Developer/owner: WRS Inc., Mount Pleasant
Architect(s): SMHa Inc., Mount Pleasant
General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston
Engineer(s): HG Consulting Engineers, Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection), ADC Engineering Inc., Hanahan (structural)
Estimated completion date: May 2023
Project description: This project is a 1st and 2nd floor tenant upfit involving the demolition of existing space and addition of new offices with renovation of common space and corridors. This project includes a new floor plan with a breakroom, conference rooms, and bathrooms. Architectural features are to be added as well as all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Shumaker Law Office
176 Croghan Spur Road, Suite 400 Charleston
Developer/owner: Shumaker Law Office, Charleston
Architect(s): Moseley Architects, Charleston
General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc.
Engineer(s): EPIC Engineering Solutions LLC, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical); CCCS International, Charleston (structural)
Estimated completion date: May 2023
Project description: This project is an interior upfit of the 4th floor of an existing building for a law practice. The upfit consists of a new floorplan with new architectural features including casework, flooring, painting, lighting, and operable partitions. New mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and fire alarm systems are also included.
Palmetto Community Care New Office
5064 Rivers Avenue North Charleston
Developer/owner: Palmetto Community Care, North Charleston
Architect(s): Moseley Architects, Charleston
General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Inc., Charleston
Engineer(s): Forsberg Engineering & Surveying Inc., Charleston (civil), CCCS International, North Charleston (structural), EPIC Engineering Solutions, Mount Pleasant (MEP), WM Building Envelope Consultants LLC, Moncks Corner (building envelope)
Estimated completion date: July 2023
Project description: This 30,000-square-foot project is an exterior and interior renovation of a new Palmetto Community Care medical facility. Site work, landscaping, a new roof, and a new storefront are included in this exterior upfit. The interior upfit consists of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. The new floorplan includes offices and treatment areas with casework, flooring, lighting, paint, doors, storefront and blinds.
COMING SOON!
322,400 SF Distribution Warehouse Eastport Commerce Center
e number of retail banking centers in the Charleston metro area mirrors a national trend of little or no growth as nancial corporations turn increasingly to online options for banking, loan processing and other services.
$34.7 BILLION
Budget allocated for all state operations in fiscal year 2023-24.
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$3.6 BILLION
Total amount allocated to K-12 education for FY 2023-24 in South Carolina.
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THE TREND: MORE PEOPLE IN THE MONEY INDUSTRY
Employment numbers in financial services in the Charleston metro area have risen steadily over the past decade, beginning as the country was recovering from the Great Recession in 2011 and 2012. As of June 2023, a record number of more than 20,000 people worked in the industry.
If you earn $45,000 a year in the Charleston MSA, here’s what you would need to earn to live similarly in these cities:
The numbers at the top of the graph show what you'd need to earn in other nearby Southern cities to live a similar lifestyle on a $45,000 annual salary in Charleston. It's slightly cheaper to live in Columbia, Greenville, Raleigh and Charlo e, while more expensive in Asheville and Atlanta.
South Carolina is similar to a business when it comes to balancing the books and accounting for income, cash flow and expenditures. The S.C. Department of Administration offers a quick snapshot of the numbers in South Carolina's books.
South Carolina's annual budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year is more than $34 billion. The money comes from several revenue streams.
South Carolina’s constitution requires the state to maintain a rainy day fund for unexpected circumstances.
$732,100,000
By law, the General Reserve Fund must be 5% of General Fund revenues and may be used to cover shortfalls from general funds receipts. For FY2023-24, the reserve fund is over $732 million.
$209,194,431
The Capital Reserve Fund must equal 2% of the General Fund. The money must be used to replenish the General Reserve Fund if necessary. However, if that money isn't needed, then the General Assembly can appropriate the money for one-time expenditures such as capital improvement projects.
Education is the largest expenditure for state government. For Fiscal Year 2023-24, more than $5 billion, or about 44% of the General Fund, is allocated for educational expenses in South Carolina. $1.05 Billion $3.6 Billion
K-12 education receives the highest allocation of funding from the General Fund. For fiscal year 2023-24, it is budgeted for more than $3.6 billion, or about 35% of the General Fund budget.
Colleges and universities receive far less money than K-12 from the General Fund. For 2023-24, that amount is $1.05 billion, an increase of about $100 million from 2022-23.
$593.5 Million
Over $593 million from the S.C. Education Lottery is allocated to education expenses.
Our Giving magazine is a special opportunity to support philanthropy in the Lowcountry. The articles tell the heartwarming story of the community’s generosity.
The winners of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lowcountry Chapter Philanthropy Awards are also featured, with bonus distribution at their National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Your advertising dollars enable the Business Journal to donate advertising space to Lowcountry charitable organizations in a section called “Nonprofit Spotlights.” Show your support of your favorite nonprofit in Giving, the magazine of philanthropy!
e hospitality and tourism industry is vital to Charleston's economy, and both have largely recovered to pre-pandemic levels. However, sta ng issues continue to hamper growth as restaurants, hotels, resorts and entertainment venues struggle to ll vacant jobs.
498,575
Total passenger volume in March 2023 at Charleston International Airport.
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827,529
Total population of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties in 2022.
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498,575
2,913% Percent increase in passengers Feb. 2021March 2023
Passenger traffic at airports around the world plummeted when the coronavirus pandemic almost completely shut down air travel. Charleston International Airport was no different, but numbers rebounded sharply and now are approaching nearly a half-million. 127,416
Source: Charleston County Aviation Authority
827,529 Total Charleston MSA Population, 2022
THE TREND: REBOUNDING FROM HISTORIC LOWS
The leisure and hospitality sector has mostly recovered from the drastic effects of the pandemic. However, hotels, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues that were forced to slash payrolls in 2020 and 2021 still suffer from staff shortages even as crowds and traffic have rebounded to prepandemic levels.
Schools in the Charleston region have returned to in-person learning following 2-plus years of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
77,253
Total enrollment at state technical colleges in 2022, a nearly 10% increase over 2021.
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43.6%
Percentage of Charleston County residents with a bachelor's degree or higher.
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While enrollment at South Carolina's largest institutions of higher learning — Clemson, USC and MUSC — has climbed steadily in the past decade, numbers at the state's technical college system were on the decline. Enrollment at technical colleges was at a 10-year low in 2021, but rebounded in 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased and students returned to in-person learning.
Technical Colleges: Aiken, Central Carolina, Denmark, Florence-Darlington, Greenville, Horry-Georgetown, Midlands, Northeastern, Orangeburg-Calhoun, Piedmont, Spartanburg CC, TC of the Lowcountry, Tri- County, Trident, Williamsburg, York
For selected S.C. public colleges and universities.
Research Institutions: Clemson, MUSC, USC Columbia
Source: S.C. Commission on Higher Education
THE TREND: COSTS MORE TO GO TO COLLEGE
Tuition has risen by more than 40% at many of the state's colleges over the past decade-plus. The Citadel and College of Charleston have seen increases of about 50%.
Source: S.C. Commission on Higher Education for public universities
*Excludes medicine, law and pharmacy
**Excludes medicine, dentistry and pharmacy; includes nursing and health professions only
Berkeley County School District
107 E. Main St. Moncks Corner, SC 29461 www.bcsdschools.net
Grades PK-12
Superintendent: Dr. Anthony Dixon Board Chair: Patrick Murphy
Charleston County School District 75 Calhoun St. Charleston, SC 29401 www.ccsdschools.com
Grades PK-12
Superintendent: Dr. Eric Gallien Board Chair: Pam McKinney
Dorchester School District 2 115 Devon Road Summerville, SC 29483 www.ddtwo.org
Grades PK-12
Superintendent: Dr. Shane Robbins
Board Chair: Gail Hughes
Dorchester School District 4
500 Ridge St. St. George, SC 29477
www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us
Grades PK-12
Superintendent: Jeffrey Beckwith Board Chair: Phyllis Hughes
Source: S.C. Department of Education
e S.C. Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College is transforming how education and industry work together in the regional, national and global economies. e S.C. Aeronautical Training Center houses: • Aeronautical studies programs • High-tech manufacturing programs • readySC’s Boeing Training Center • Advanced manufacturing workforce training
For more information: 843.323.3501.
The highest wage-earners in the Charleston region hold a college degree or higher. Someone who holds a graduate degree or higher makes over three times the wages of a person who dropped out of high school. As more skilled jobs come to the region, the opportunity for those holding a degree will grow. Increasing educational attainment improves work outcomes whether or not there is a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.
October 25
This annual event recognizes forty Lowcountry professionals under the age of 40 who are making their mark with professional and community involvement.
October 25
The Charleston Women of Influence Awards celebrates the exceptional achievements of women in the Lowcountry. We are excited to honor the trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders who are making a difference in our region’s business landscape.
November 9 - 10
The SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo will be held in Greenville. This multi-day event includes the Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon, a manufacturing expo, panel discussions, and several interactive, practical workshops.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Ryan Downing at rdowning@scbiznews.com or 864-867-1928
e S.C. Ports Authority and the businesses associated with import, export and distribution in the Charleston metro region continue to expand and enhance their facilities and services in response to high volumes of goods coming into and leaving the docks of Charleston's ports.
$63.4 BILLION
Estimated annual economic impact of the S.C. Ports Authority across the state.
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$2.1 BILLION
Aerospace exports from South Carolina in 2022.
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$37.2 billion economic impact
Aerospace industry's percent share of total S.C. civilian aircraft, engines and parts exports
Plane orders at Boeing's North Charleston plant plummeted in recent years before rebounding in 2022, a dual effect of two 737MAX crashes and the severe drop in airline travel due to pandemic lockdowns. That has caused the aerospace industry's share of S.C. exports to fall from a high of 30% in 2019 to its current 9.3%. Aircraft exports, No. 1 in the state for several years, now are No. 4.
THE TREND: TOTAL CONTAINER VOLUME DROPS, BUT STILL HIGH Container traffic dropped slightly in 2023 after a pandemic-related record 2022, but was still higher than 2021.
123,336
THE TREND: VEHICLE ACTIVITY SLOWS
Pandemic-related supply chain and plant manufacturing issues continued to hamper vehicle production in FY2023, with numbers down about 25% from 2022 totals.
294,136
THE TREND: CRUISE INDUSTRY'S FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Passenger numbers surged as people returned to vacation travel, but the future of Charleston's cruise industry is uncertain as Union Pier is marked for redevelopment.
e Lowcountry continues to add new residents, and many of those relocating here are doing so to enjoy retirement in a coastal setting. is surge in the elderly population puts additional strains on the Charleston region's health care infrastructure. e region also is not immune to the growing nationwide problem of drug-related death and illness.
FAST FACTS
800 TO 1
Ratio of people to physicians in Charleston County, the best among the tri-county region.
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307
Total number of drug-related overdose deaths in the tri-county region in 2021.
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Primary care physicians include practicing non-federal physicians (M.D.'s and D.O.'s) under age 75 specializing in general practice medicine, family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. The ratio represents the number of individuals served by one physician in a county, if the population was distributed equally across physicians.
= 100 individuals
Berkeley County Dorchester County
3,170 to 1
3,070 to 1
Charleston County
800 to 1
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Opioids and other addictive drugs continue to cause death and illness across the state. The Lowcountry is no exception, with 307 drug-related overdose deaths recorded in the tri-county area in 2021.
Number of drug-related overdose deaths in S.C., 2011-2021
Suicide Unintentional Total
Number of drug-related overdose deaths by county, 2021 Total drug overdoses
201 1652
2168 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0
1734
Charleston Berkeley Dorchester 478 528 629 713 785 924 1030 1051
164 36 67 70 2077 573 613 718 789 876 1001 1103 1131
Note: Total also includes Homicide and undetermined which are not shown on the graph. Source: S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
A variety of government agencies, organizations and trade groups provide information for industrial growth, entrepreneurship and business operations among speci c sectors and in di erent counties and communities. Much of the information found in Market Facts comes from these agencies after being distilled to the most comparative data for the Charleston region. Direct help can be found by contacting these organizations, which are dedicated to providing avenues for businesses to locate and expand throughout the region and state by o ering reliable information and advice.
827,529
Total population of the Charleston MSA in 2022, a 1.7% increase over 2021.
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$399,OOO
Median residential home sale price in the Charleston metro area in 2023.
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American Bureau of Shipping
1670 Drydock Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405 843-566-9500
www.eagle.org
Maritime classification society which develops and verifies standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine and offshore assets.
BCD Council of Governments
5790 Casper Padgett Way North Charleston, SC 29406 843-529-0400
www.bcdcog.com
Assist local governments develop local and regional plans within the region, as well as providing local governments with planning and technical support to improve the quality of life in the region
Center for Business Research
4922 O'Hear Ave., Suite 101 North Charleston, SC 29405
843-577-2510
www.charlestonchamber.org
Source for regional economic and demographic data
Charleston Angel Partners LLC
469 Double Eagle Trace Seabrook Island, SC 29455
843-478-7483
www.chapsc.com
Assists in investing for members and portfolio companies
Charleston Branch Pilots' Association
6 Concord St. Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-6695
www.charlestonpilots.com
Chartered by the State of South Carolina to perform a number of functions related to assuring 24 hour, seven days a week logistics and administrative services for the member pilots of the Association
Charleston Digital Corridor
997 Morrison Drive, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29403
843-607-1264
www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com
Community-sourced initiative to attract, nurture and promote the region's tech economy through an array of programs, products and events while leveraging Charleston's livability
Charleston Port & Seafarers Society
PO Box 2442
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-856-7046
www.charlestonseafarers.org
Welcome and serve the needs of those men and women who make their livelihood in the port or at sea, without regard for nationality, race, ethnicity, politics or religion29465
Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA)
4401 Belle Oaks Drive, Suite 420 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-767-9300
www.crda.org
Full-service economic development organization for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties; serves as a confidential resource to help streamline the site selection process
CLIMB Fund
2 Race St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-973-7298
www.climbfund.org
Community development lender whose mission is to ensure access to capital for small businesses that cannot secure traditional financing; serving the entire state of South Carolina
Estonian Consulate - Charleston
25 E. Battery St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-735-5291
Honorary Consul of France in Charleston
1432 Wellesley Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-856-2787
https://www.embassypages.com/franceconsulate-charleston-unitedstates Liaison with French Consulate in Atlanta
International Longshoremen Association Local 1422
1142 Morrison Drive
Charleston, SC 29403
843-720-7360
www.ilalocal1422.com Labor Organizations
Metanoia
2005 Reynolds Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405 843-529-3014
www.metanoiasc.org
Amplifies opportunities for a thriving community with families in Chicora and surrounding historically Black neighborhoods by honing the unique assets that exist here
Norwegian Honorary Consulate 198 E. Bay St., Suite 101 Charleston, SC 29401 843-577-5782
www.norway.no
Norwegian Consulate for South Carolina and North Carolina
Palmetto Community Action Partnership
1069 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-724-6760
www.palmettocap.org
Serves the economically underserved residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties by promoting economic independence through programs and partnerships.
Royal Danish Consulate
667 King St., 3rd Floor Charleston, SC 29403 864-277-3702
https://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/list-ofdanish-honorary-consulates-in-the-us/ charleston
S.C. Society for Human Resource Management - Tri-county Chapter
P.O. Box 6272 North Charleston, SC 29419 843-819-5129
www.palmetto.shrm.org
SC Works Charleston
1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200 North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-1800
www.scworkstrident.org
Connects businesses, job seekers, and training providers to create a pathway to employment in our region’s leading industries
Small Business Development CenterCharleston Area
6296 Rivers Ave., Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29406 843-740-6160
www.scsbdc.com
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
315 Sigma Drive Summerville, SC 29486
843-760-3203
www.scra.org
Fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy by accelerating technologyenabled growth in research, academia, entrepreneurship and industry
U.S. Export Assistance Center
1362 McMillan Ave., Suite 100 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-746-3404
www.trade.gov/south-carolina-charleston
Network of international trade specialists and commercial officers in 200 cities worldwide that supports exports of American goods and services
U.S. Small Business Administration 3294 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29420 843-225-7430
www.sba.gov/sc
Women Entrepreneurs Inc. 1415 Rivers Cotton Road Charleston, SC 29412
706-248-0720
womenentrepreneursinc.com
Events, a speaker network, creative services and paid partnerships; changing the way women gain authority, increase their impact and build sustainable businesses
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Charleston Metro Chamber
American Institute of ArchitectsSouth Carolina Chapter
803-252-6050
Promote a culture of mentorship and collaboration among our members, in order to support personal and professional development across all firms and career stages
American Lung Association in South Carolina
843-556-8451
Save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease
Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas
704-367-1331
Represent the interest of merit shop contractors and its employees in the protection and enhancement of the free enterprise system within the construction industry, policy making process of government provision of educational, marketing and informational programs
Carolina Credit Union League
800-822-8859
Primary advocate for credit unions, focusing members' collective political voice
Carolina Ready Mixed Concrete Association
704-717-9199
Supports the continued expansion and improvement of the ready mixed industry in the Carolinas through product promotion, industry advocacy, education and technical services
Carolinas AGC Inc.
704-372-1450
Providing business development opportunities, helping contractors manage their workforce and advocating for a legal and regulatory environment that ensures contractors success
Charleston Home Builders Association
843-572-1414
A professional, non-profit; promoting housing for people of all income levels and the production of quality homes
Forestry Association of South Carolina
803-798-4170
Supporting SC’s wood and paper products industry including manufacturers, timberland owners, foresters, wood dealers and logging companies by promoting sustainable forestry, use of wood and paper products, and working forests
Independent Banks of South Carolina
803-537-0414
Advocate for and represent independent community banks in South Carolina
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina
803-731-9460
Provide members with the tools, knowledge and protection they need to serve clients effectively and build a successful agency
Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina
803-771-9046
Maximize opportunities for South Carolinians to enjoy the benefits of factory-built homes
Maritime Association of South Carolina
843-577-7678
A member-based trade association which connects the Maritime Association industry and entities who support maritime commerce
Mental Health America of South Carolina
803-779-5363
Improving the lives of people with mental illness in South Carolina, promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service
Mining Association of South Carolina
803-772-5354
Promotes harmony within the industry and with the general public consistent with high standards of responsibility and integrity
Municipal Association of South Carolina
803-799-9574
Offer the services, programs and tools that will give municipal officials the knowledge, experience and tools for enabling the most efficient and effective operation of their municipalities in the complex world of municipal government
NAACP South Carolina State Conference
803-754-4584
Ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination
National Golf Course Owners Association
843-881-9956
Serves as a resource for information and inspiration on how to operate golf facilities as efficiently and profitably as possible
National Guard Association of South Carolina
803-254-8456
Serve as the local arm of the National Guard Association of the Unites States to represent and protect the interests of our nation’s defense and SC Citizen Soldiers
Palmetto State Teachers Association
803-256-2065
Organized as an alternative to the union, PSTA believes educators should have the right to join a professional association to have their voices heard
The Printing Industry of the Carolinas Inc. (PICA)
704-357-1150
Provide member companies with opportunities to access value-added resources and services designed to help them be more effective, efficient and profitable
S.C. Association of Convenience Stores
803-771-4438
Dedicated to unifying, serving and representing the convenience store industry of South Carolina
S.C. Association of Realtors Inc.
803-772-5206
Ensure that the products, programs and services provided to members contributes to their success as real estate professionals
S.C. Association of School Administrators
803-798-8380
Strive to have great leaders in every school and district in South Carolina who ensure the success of every student
S.C. Nursery & Landscape Association
803-743-4284
Education and research for nursery and landscape professionals in South Carolina
S.C. Petroleum Council - Division of API
803-799-9588
To promote safety across the industry globally and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry
S.C. Petroleum Marketers Association
803-765-9570
The voice for the petroleum marketers in South Carolina
S.C. Specialty Food Association
803-734-2144
Non-profit association seeks to further the development and awareness of the South Carolina specialty foods industry through education, networking, peer support/ mentoring and promotions
SC Asphalt Pavement Association
803-252-2522
A non-profit trade association; protect, promote and advance the progress, interest and welfare of the producers of plant mixed asphalt paving materials
SC Association of Railroads
843-727-2067
Bring information about our industry and its vital economic importance to the South Carolina legislature, government agencies and the general public
SC Association of Tire Dealers & Retreaders
803-252-7128
Advance and safeguard the business interests of Independent Tire Dealers and Retreaders and to promote cooperative relationships among those in the industry
SC Chapter Alzheimer's Association
843-571-2641
Eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; provide and enhance care and support for all affected; reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health SC Hospital Association
803-796-3080
A private, not-for-profit organization made up of member hospitals and health systems and personal members associated with our institutional members; serve as the collective voice of the state's hospital community
S.C. Press Association
803-750-9561
The S.C. Press Association serves to strengthen the Palmetto State’s newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the free flow of information.
South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads
803-799-2518
Educate the public and our elected officials about the importance of improving and investing in our transportation infrastructure
South Carolina Arts Commission
803-734-8696
Offer resources and support to artists, educators and community groups all across our great state
South Carolina Association of Counties
803-252-7255
Empower county officials through advocacy, education and collaboration
South Carolina Association of CPAs
803-791-4181
Protect and promote the value of the CPA credential
South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters
843-779-7009
Represents those individuals engaged in providing products and services that help finance the cost of health care for South Carolina consumers
South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
803-931-0696
Promote continuing education among CRNAs in South Carolina
South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions
800-868-8118
Promote and develop travel and tourism as an economic development activity in all areas of South Carolina
South Carolina Auto Dealers Association
803-252-0205
Advocates on behalf of its members in public policy, regulatory issues and economic developments impacting the automotive industry
South Carolina Bankers Association
803-779-0850
Professional trade association organized to effectively represent the common interest and welfare of the banking industry in South Carolina and to promote the professional development of its members and their employees
South Carolina Bar
803-799-6653
Continually improve the administration of justice throughout the State
South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association
803-708-2100
A non-profit trade association representing the State’s independent beer wholesalers
South Carolina Broadcasters Association
803-732-1186
The trade association for radio and television stations in the state of South Carolina
South Carolina Cable Television Association
803-708-4851
A non-profit trade association whose members joined together to advance the common interests of the cable industry in South Carolina
South Carolina Dental Association
803-750-2277
Represents member dentists in order to promote and provide optimal oral health care to all citizens of the state of South Carolina by serving as an advocate to advance the profession of dentistry
South Carolina Economic Developers Association
803-929-0305
A not for profit organization of members whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in South Carolina by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills
South Carolina Education Association
803-772-6553
Advocate for quality public education in South Carolina
South Carolina Farm Bureau
800-628-4571
Promote agricultural interests in the state of South Carolina and optimize the lives of those involved in agriculture while being respectful to the needs and concerns of all citizens of our state
South Carolina Golf Association
803-732-9311
Promote, preserve and serve the game of golf
South Carolina Health Care Association
803-772-7511
Empower our members to help improve their patients’ lives by delivering healing and compassionate care to the state’s most vulnerable population – the elderly, frail and disabled
South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association
919-848-2355
Representing providers of home health, hospice, palliative care and personal care services
South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
803-799-7122
Provide information and resources to assist students and parents, while promoting independent higher education in South Carolina
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association
803-781-5913
A professional association of law enforcement officers that have the common goal of advancing and enhancing the law enforcement profession in South Carolina
South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
803-799-9695
Provides a vehicle for all manufacturers to advocate their interests at the legislative, regulatory and executive levels in South Carolina
South Carolina Medical Association
803-798-6207
Provides a voice for the medical profession and creates opportunities to improve the health of all South Carolinians
South Carolina Newspaper Network
803-750-9561
Helping advertisers use newspapers effectively and efficiently
South Carolina Nurses Association
803-252-4781
Represent all South Carolina registered nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to improve health for all
South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association
803-799-6721
Preserve, promote and advance the profession of optometry ensuring access to quality eye care in South Carolina
South Carolina Pharmacy Association
803-354-9977
Serve its members, enabling them to advance the practice and science of pharmacy
South Carolina Poultry Federation
803-540-7507
Preserve, promote and protect the activities that bring value to stakeholders of the poultry industry in the State of South Carolina
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association
803-788-2778
Represent public and private partnerships working together to improve the health status of their respective communities
South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
803-765-9000
Provide superior value and effective communication by being the voice of the foodservice and lodging industry in government and public relations, educational programs, offering operational benefits and creating opportunities for member involvement
South Carolina School Boards Association
803-799-6607
Advocating for quality public education while ensuring excellence in school board performance through training and service
South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors
803-771-4271
Advance the public welfare and the professional, social and economic interests of the Land Surveyor by promotion of education, legislation and public relations through the establishment and maintenance of high ethical standards and practices
South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association
South Carolina Timber Producers Association
800-371-2240
Serve as the voice for timber harvesting and allied timber businesses; advance the ability of its members to professionally, ethically, efficiently, safely, environmentally and profitably harvest, produce and transport timber; providing continuing educational and training opportunities
South Eastern Fabricare Association
877-707-7332
Serving professional drycleaners and launderers throughout the Southeast Transportation Association of South Carolina Comprised of numerous entities involved in the business of providing quality transportation services
United Way Association of South Carolina
803-929-1000
803-779-7282
Pursue statewide strategies that encourage the deployment of technologies that will enable SCTBA members to be the best providers of telecommunication and broadband products and services to South Carolina
South Carolina Trucking Association
803-799-4306
Advocate, educate and collaborate for successful trucking operations in S.C.
South Carolina Vending Association
SCVA
803-252-1087
Members can benefit from activities designed to keep them informed on industry issues that affect their businesses
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Henry D. McMaster (R) State House
1100 Gervais Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 803-734-2100
www.governor.sc.gov
Pamela Evette (R) State House
1100 Gervais Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 803-734-2100
www.governor.sc.gov
Lindsey Graham (R) 211 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202-224-5972
www.lgraham.senate.gov
Local Office: 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 401 Charleston, SC 29407 843-849-3887
Tim Scott (R) 104 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202-224-6121
www.scott.senate.gov
Local Office: 2500 City Hall Lane 3rd Floor Suite North Charleston, SC 29406 843-727-4525
Nancy Mace (R)
1st Congressional District - Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties
1728 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3176
www.mace.house.gov
Local Office: 652 Coleman Blvd. Suite 102 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843-352-7572
James E. Clyburn (D)
6th Congressional District - Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter and Williamsburg counties
274 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3315
www.clyburn.house.gov
Local Office: 176 Municipal Way Santee, SC 29142 803-854-4700
Ronnie A. Sabb (D) District 32 - Berkeley, Florence, Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties
606 Gressette Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6024
RonnieSabb@scsenate.gov
Stephen L. Goldfinch (R) District 34 - Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties
513 Gressette Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6172
StephenGoldfinch@scsenate.gov
Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms (R) District 37 - Berkeley and Charleston counties 313 Gressette Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6400
LarryGrooms@scsenate.gov
Sean M. Bennett (R) District 38 - Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties
205 Gressette Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6410
SeanBennett@scsenate.gov
Vernon Stephens (D)
District 39 - Berkeley, Calhoun, Colleton, Dorchester and Orangeburg counties
606 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia, SC 29201 803-212-6024
VernonStephens@scsenate.gov
Sandy Senn (R)
District 41 - Charleston and Dorchester counties 601 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia 29201 803-212-6116
SandySenn@scsenate.gov
Leon D. “Doug” Gilliam
District 42 - Laurens and Union counties 420C Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6968
George E. "Chip" Campsen III (R)
District 43 - Beaufort, Charleston and Colleton counties
305 Gressette Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6340
ChipCampsen@scsenate.gov
Brian Adams (R)
District 44 - Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties
613 Gressette Bldg. Columbia, SC 29201 803-212-6056
BrianAdams@scsenate.gov
Margie Bright Matthews (D)
District 45 - Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties 602 Gressette Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6008
MargieBrightMatthews@scsenate.gov
State House of Representatives
JA Moore (D)
District 15 - Berkeley and Charleston counties
432A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6890
JAMoore@schouse.com
Brandon L. Cox (R)
District 92 - Berkeley County 330D Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6886
Gil Gatch (R)
District 94 - Charleston and Dorchester counties
310B Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6871
GilGatch@schouse.gov
Robby Robbins (R)
District 97 - Colleton and Dorchester counties
310D Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6973
RobertRobbins@schouse.gov
Chris Murphy (R)
District 98 - Dorchester county
310C Blatt Bldg.
Columbia 29201
803-212-6925
ChrisMurphy@schouse.gov
Marvin “Mark” Smith (R) District 99 - Berkeley county 327A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6719
MarvinSmith@schouse.gov
Sylleste H. Davis (R) District 100 - Berkeley county 425 Blatt Building Columbia 29201 803-734-3046
SyllesteDavis@schouse.gov
Joseph H. Jefferson Jr. (D) District 102 - Berkeley and Dorchester counties
304B Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-734-2936
JosephJefferson@schouse.gov
Lee Hewitt (R) District 108 - Charleston and Georgetown counties 327D Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6927
LeeHewitt@schouse.gov
Deon T. Tedder (D) District 109 - Charleston and Dorchester counties 328A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6721
DeonTedder@schouse.gov
Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr. (R) District 110 - Charleston county 416A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6950
Wendell G. Gilliard (D) District 111 - Charleston county 328D Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6793
WendellGilliard@schouse.gov
Joseph M. “Joe” Bustos (R)
District 112 - Charleston county
308A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6880
JosephBustos@schouse.gov
Marvin R. Pendarvis (D)
District 113 - Charleston county 328B Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6716
MarvinPendarvis@schouse.gov
Gary S. Brewer Jr. (R)
District 114 - Charleston and Dorchester counties
310A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201
803-212-6948
Elizabeth “Spencer” Wetmore (D)
District 115 - Charleston county
422A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6872
ElizabethWetmore@schouse.gov
Matthew W. "Matt" Leber (R)
District 116 - Charleston and Colleton counties 436A Blatt Bldg.
Columbia 29201 803-212-6817
Jordan S. Pace (R) District 117 - Berkeley county 434A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-212-6879
Leonidas E. “Leon” Stavrinakis (D) District 119 - Charleston county 532A Blatt Bldg. Columbia 29201 803-734-3039
LeonStav@schouse.gov
Other Constitutional Officers
Secretary of State Mark Hammond SC Secretary of State's Office 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525 Columbia, SC 29201 803-734-2170 www.scsos.com
State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. Wade Hampton Building 1200 Senate Street - Suite 214 Columbia, SC 29201 803-734-2101
treasurer@sto.sc.gov
www.treasurer.sc.gov
Attorney General Alan Wilson Rembert Dennis Building 1000 Assembly Street, Room 519 Columbia, S.C. 29201 803-734-3970 info@scag.gov www.scag.gov
S.C. Comptroller General Brian J. Gaines 305 Wade Hampton Office Building 1200 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 803-734-2121 cgoffice@cg.sc.gov www.cg.sc.gov
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver 1429 Senate Street Columbia SC 29201 803-734-8500 info@ed.sc.gov www.ed.sc.gov
Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers Wade Hampton Building 1200 Senate Street, 5th Floor Columbia, South Carolina 29201
803-734-2190
hweathe@scda.sc.gov
www.agriculture.sc.gov
Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Van McCarty 1 National Guard Road 803-806-4217
www.scguard.com
Other Statewide Offices
Secretary of Commerce
Harry M. Lightsey III 1201 Main Street, Suite 1600 803-737-0400
info@sccommerce.com
www.sccommerce.com
Commerce Director of Targeted Rural Strategy and Special Projects
Maceo Nance, Director 1201 Main Street, Suite 1600 803-737-0440
menace@sccommerce.com
www.scccommerce.com
Supervisor
Johnny Cribb
1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-719-4094
johnny.cribb@berkeleycountysc.gov www.berkeleycountysc.gov
County Council
Dan Owens, District 1 dan.owens@berkeleycountysc.gov
Joshua Whitley, District 2 843-696-9094 josh.whitley@berkeleycountysc.gov
Phillip Obie, District 3 843-532-6243 phillip.obie@berkeleycountysc.gov
Thomas Newell, District 4 843-442-2109 tommy.newell@berkeleycountysc.gov
Brandon Cox, District 5 brandon.cox@berkeleycountysc.gov
Jack H. Schurlknight, District 6 843-830-1804 jack.schurlknight@berkeleycountysc.gov
Caldwell Pinckney, Jr., District 7 843-753-7377 caldwell.pinckney@berkeleycountysc.gov
Steve C. Davis, District 8 843-825-4558 steve.davis@berkeleycountysc.gov
Economic Development
Kristen Orvin Lanier, Director 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-719-4301 kristen.lanier@berkeleycountysc.gov www.berkeleymeansbusiness.com
Auditor
Janet Brown Jurosko P.O. Box 6122 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-719-4309 janet.jurosko@berkeleycountysc.gov
Treasurer Carolyn Umphlett 1003 U.S. Highway 52 Moncks Corner SC 29461 843-719-4040 carolyn.umphlett@berkeleycountysc.gov
CHARLESTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building
4045 Bridge View Drive North Charleston, SC 29405 843-958-4000 www.charlestoncounty.org
East Cooper Service Center 1189 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway, Suite 400 Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
North Area Service Center Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building 4045 Bridge View Drive Charleston, SC 29405
St. Paul’s Service Center 5962 S.C. Highway 165, Suite 300 Ravenel, SC 29470
Administrator
Bill Tuten 843-958-4000 www.charlestoncounty.org
County Council
Herbert Ravenel Sass III, District 1, Chairman 843-766-7500 hsass@charlestoncounty.org
Larry Kobrovsky, District 2 843-955-8143 lkobrovsky@CharlestonCounty.org
Robert L. Wehrman, District 3 843-958-4030 rlwehrman@charlestoncounty.org
Henry E. Darby, District 4 843-901-6793 henrydarby@msn.com
Teddie E. Pryor, Sr., District 5 843-958-4030 tpryor@charlestoncounty.org
Kylon Jerome Middleton, District 6 843-325-4577
kmiddleton@charlestoncounty.org
C. Brantley Moody, District 7 843-270-2483 bmoody@charlestoncounty.org
Joe Boykin, District 8 843-214-0337 jboykin@charlestoncounty.org
Jenny Costa Honeycutt, District 9 843-693-6447 jhoneycutt@charlestoncounty.org
Economic Development
Steve Dykes, Executive Director 4922 O’Hear Ave., Suite 201 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-958-4511 sdykes@charlestoncounty.org www.charlestoncountydevelopment.org
Auditor
Peter Tecklenburg
O.T. Wallace County Office Building 101 Meeting St., Room 101 Charleston, SC 29401 843-958-4200 ptecklenburg@charlestoncounty.org
Treasurer
Mary Tinkler O.T. Wallace County Office Building 101 Meeting St., Room 108 Charleston, SC 29401 843-958-4360 mtinkler@charlestoncounty.org
DORCHESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
St. George Office (Main): Kenneth F. Waggoner Building 201 Johnson St. St. George, SC 29477
Summerville Office: Human Services Building 500 N. Main St. Summerville, SC 29483 843-563-0100 www.dorchestercountysc.gov
Administrator
Jason L. Ward 201 Johnston St. St. George, SC 29477 843-563-0100
County Council
Harriet Holman, District 1 843-563-0196 hholman@dorchestercountysc.gov
David Chinnis, District 2, Vice Chairman 843-801-2326
dchinnis@dorchestercountysc.gov
Rita May Ranck, District 3 843-955-9708 rmranck@dorchestercountysc.gov
Todd Friddle, District 4, Chairman 843-805-2258
sfriddle@dorchestercountysc.gov
Eddie Crosby, District 5 843-832-0196
ecrosby@dorchestercountysc.gov
William (Bill) Hearn, District 6 843-442-5787 bill.wrhearn@gmail.com
Jay Byars, District 7 843-324-6732 byarsj@gmail.com
Economic Development
John M. Truluck, Director 402 N. Main St. Summerville, SC 29483 843-875-9109
jtruluck@dorchestercountysc.gov www.dorchesterforbusiness.com
Auditor
James "JJ" Messervy Jr. Main Office: 843-563-0118
Summerville Office: 843-832-0118
Treasurer
Cindy L. Chitty Main Office: 843-563-0165
Summerville Office: 843-832-0165
cchitty@dorchestercounty.net www.dorchestercountytaxesonline.com
Awendaw
Mayor Miriam C. Green
6971 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429 843-928-3100
miriamcgreen@gmail.com
www.townofawendawsc.org
Town Planner: Mark Brodeur
843-931-8125 markb@bcdcog.com
Bonneau
Mayor Rembert E. Wrenn
420 Municipal Ln, Bonneau, SC 29431 843-825-3385
www.townofbonneau.com
Clerk to Council: Liz Wrenn, Bonneau clerk@tds.net
Charleston
Mayor John J. Tecklenburg
80 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843-724-7311
tecklenburgj@charleston-sc.gov
www.charleston-sc.gov
Clerk to Council: Jennifer Cook
843-720-3830
cookj@charleston-sc.gov
Folly Beach
Mayor Tim Goodwin
21 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439
843-588-2447
www.cityoffollybeach.com
City Administrator: Aaron Pope apope@follybeach.gov
Goose Creek
Mayor Gregory Habib
519 North Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, SC 29445
843-797-6220
ghabib@cityofgoosecreek.com
www.cityofgoosecreek.com
City Clerk: Kelly J. Lovette
843-797-6220 ext. 1113 klovette@cityofgoosecreek.com
Hanahan
Mayor Christie Rainwater
1255 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC 29410 843-554-4221
crainwater@cityofhanahan.com
www.cityofhanahan.com
City Administrator: Courtney Soler 843-576-5255
csoler@cityofhanahan.com
Harleyville
Mayor Charles Ackerman
122 W. Main St., Harleyville, SC 29448 843-462-7676
www.harleyvillesc.com
Clerk to Council: Amanda Childers
Hollywood
Mayor Chardale Murray
5150 Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449
843-889-3222
www.townofhollywood.org
Isle of Palms
Mayor Phillip L. Pounds
1207 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451
843-252-5359 ppounds@iop.net
www.iop.net
Administrator: Desirée Fragoso desireef@iop.net
James Island
Mayor Bill Woolsey
1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island, SC 29412
843-795-4141
mayorwoolsey@jamesislandsc.us
www.jamesislandsc.us
Planning Director: Kristen Crane kcrane@jamesislandsc.us
Jamestown
Mayor Roy P. Pipkin
7604 S.C. Highway 41, Jamestown, SC 29453 843-257-2233
Clerk to Council: Christine F. Pipkin
Kiawah Island
Mayor John D. Labriola
4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-768-9166
jlabriola@kiawahisland.org
www.kiawahisland.org
Building Official: Bruce D. Spicher
768-9166 ext. 122 bspicher@kiawahisland.org
Lincolnville
Mayor Enoch Dickerson III
141 W. Broad St., Lincolnville, SC 29485
843-873-3261
Clerk to Council: Andrea Bow
McClellanville
Mayor Rutledge B. Leland III
405 Pinckney St., McClellanville, SC 29458
843-887-3712
www.mcclellanvillesc.org
Town Administrator: Michelle A. McClellan mcclellanville@tds.net
Meggett
Mayor Harry V. “Buster” Herrington 4776 S.C. Highway 165, Meggett, SC 29449 843-889-3622
busterherrington@comcast.net
www.townofmeggettsc.org
Town Administrator: Stephanie Smith slsmith@townofmeggettsc.org
Moncks Corner
Mayor Michael A. Lockliear
118 Carolina Ave., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-719-7900
mike@batesinsg.com
www.monckscornersc.gov
Town Administrator: Jeffrey V. Lord 843-719-7910 jeff.lord@monckscornersc.gov
Mount Pleasant
Mayor Will Haynie
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-8517 whaynie@tompsc.com
www.tompsc.com
Town Administrator: Eric DeMoura
North Charleston
Mayor R. Keith Summey
2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-554-5700
mayor@northcharleston.org www.northcharleston.org
Clerk to Council: Courtnay Heyward fieldsc@northcharleston.org
Ravenel
Mayor Stephen W. Tumbleston
5962 S.C. Highway 165, Ravenel, SC 29470 843-889-8732 stevetumbleston@gmail.com www.townofravenel.com
Planning and Zoning Administrator: Michael D. Hemmer 618-719-6556 mike-hammer@comcast.net
Reevesville
Mayor Paul Wimberly
6800 Johnston Ave., Reevesville, SC 29471 843-563-9122 pwimb@ntinet.com
Ridgeville
Mayor Clarence Hughes Jr. 105 School St., Ridgeville SC 29472 843-871-7960
meh.ridgevillemanor@gmail.com
Town Clerk/Treasurer: LeAnne Barwick ridgevilleclerk.treasurer@gmail.com
Rockville
Mayor Riley A. Bradham
P.O. Box 9, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 843-214-0539
rileybradham@att.net
www.townofrockville.com
Town Clerk: Colleen Key
St. George
Mayor Kevin R. Hart
305 Ridge St., St. George, SC 29477 843-563-3032
mayor@townofstgeorgesc.org
www.saintgeorgesc.org
Town Clerk: Annette L. Moore 843-563-7161
g.town@bellsouth.net
St. Stephen
Mayor John W. Rivers
124 Hood St., St. Stephen, SC 29479 843-567-3597
jrivers@townofststephen.com
Chief Building Official: Henry Jackson
Seabrook Island
Mayor John W. Gregg
2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455 843-768-9121
jgregg@townofseabrookisland.org
www.townofseabrookisland.org
Town Administrator: Joe Cronin 843-768-9121
jcronin@townofseabrookisland.org
Sullivan’s Island
Mayor Patrick M. O’Neil 2056 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 843-883-3198
oneilp@sullivansisland.sc.com
www.sullivansisland.sc.gov
Administrator: Andrew Benke 843-883-5726
abenke@sullivansisland.sc.gov
Summerville
Mayor Ricky Waring 200 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-871-6000
rickywaring@summervillesc.gov
www.summervillesc.gov
Town Administrator: Lisa Wallace
lwallace@summervillesc.gov
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