When decision-makers in the life sciences industry are seeking real estate for starting a new business or expanding an existing one, a lot of important factors come into play. Some of the most sought-after features in a potential site location include scalability, a skilled workforce, business incentives, and robust transportation and technology support. Camp Hall, a next-generation commerce park in the business-friendly Charleston, South Carolina, region, offers all of these important attributes and more.
Business is booming in the Southeast, and Charleston is a mainstay on lists of top metro areas for relocation. And with an average of 34 new people moving to the region daily, the area has the state’s highest growth rate.
Experts expect Charleston to maintain that growth, with a burgeoning workforce ready for deployment.
What does that mean for your business?
With a skilled and ready workforce more than 500,000 people strong in the Charleston region, now is the perfect time to break ground at Camp Hall — which has a range of build-ready sites currently available. At Camp Hall, your life sciences facilities can be close to area transportation hubs, including:
- Charleston International Airport
- Interstates 26 (with dedicated Camp Hall access) and 95
- The Airport of Charleston
- Rail service under development
The life sciences community
Nutritional supplement manufacturing company Thorne Research recently constructed a new manufacturing facility and corporate office complex in Berkeley County, a $35 million project that was expected to create 330 new local jobs. Further, the Charleston region is a globally attractive and competitive hub for life sciences and is home to more than 75 industry businesses and manufacturers, along with the state’s premier biomedical research facilities at the Medical University of South Carolina and leading life sciences industry association SCBIO.
The lifestyle
As part of the Charleston metropolitan area, Berkeley County offers easy access to the epicenter of the Carolina coast. Located within short driving distance beautiful beaches and lakeshores, the region also offers plenty for history lovers, foodies, shoppers, and live and outdoor entertainment enthusiasts. Berkeley County boasts a range of highly attractive planned communities such as Nexton, Cane Bay Plantation and Carnes Crossroads, too, all of which can help major employers in the area attract and retain a strong workforce. Plus, in addition to being located in close proximity to the Atlantic coastline and an array of popular beaches, the county features two top natural draws to the area:
LAKE MOULTRIE — This man-made lake is a favorite for fishing. It’s also a huge draw for its serenity, recreational boating, swimming, beaches, hiking and picnicking.
FRANCIS MARION NATIONAL FOREST — Brimming with history and wildlife, this nearby national forest offers a range of recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, camping, boating and fishing.
Ready for a tour?
Contact us to visit Camp Hall and explore the possibilities here. We’re ready to host your business!