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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. Based in New Orleans, Obatala develops and manufactures biomaterials, stem cells, media and advanced tissue models to support preclinical medical […]

CRDA is pleased to welcome John A. O’Toole, CEcD, SCCED, as Vice President of Economic Development. He will officially join the organization on November 2, helping lead CRDA’s efforts to attract new investment and advance business development opportunities across the Charleston region. O’Toole brings more than 25 years of experience spanning regional economic development, business […]

Explore the full CRDA 2025–26 Annual Report to see the projects, partnerships, data and people behind another year of progress for the Charleston region. The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) has released its 2025–26 Annual Report, highlighting a year of shared progress, strategic partnerships and continued momentum across Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Economic development […]