Charleston's economy continues to be vibrant, driven by significant investments and expansions across various industries. The Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center in Moncks Corner has secured over $1.5 million in state funding for facility enhancements. The Charleston City Council is progressing toward creating a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district at the Union Pier site, which could generate more than $20 million annually. Breeze Airways continues to expand its routes, adding New Haven as its second destination in Connecticut from Charleston. Lowcountry Oyster Co., a sustainable oyster farm, has embarked on a $6.4 million expansion in Colleton County, and Eve on Containers is setting up a new headquarters in Charleston County, promising over 25 new jobs in the next five years. Charleston-based Adams Property Group has signed four new retail leases at Gas Lite Shopping Center in North Charleston, featuring popular tenants like James Beard-nominated Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles. Chick N Max is planning to open seven new restaurants in the region, bringing up to 175 jobs to Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant. Auberge Resorts Collection has launched The Dunlin, a new coastal resort in Kiawah River. Charleston's culinary scene is also thriving, with restaurants Xo Brasserie and Costa making Yelp’s Best New Restaurant in the South list. On the manufacturing front, Polestar, a Swedish electric SUV manufacturer, has started production at its expansive 1,600-acre facility in Ridgeville, employing 2,000 people. These developments highlight Charleston’s robust economic growth and its appeal as a dynamic hub for business and tourism.