Doing Business Here

Abundant Economic Growth

Having access to 145 million people in a single day’s drive coupled with access to two labor sheds, each with a civilian labor force of roughly 1.2 million people, our location is one of the greatest assets the I-77 Region can offer new and expanding companies. Plus, with the advantage of being in a Right-to-Work state with the lowest unionization rate in the country, the I-77 Region is primed for vast economic growth well into the future.

Growing Population

Two Metropolitan Areas

3.4 Million

Our greater region, with Charlotte MSA to the North
and Columbia MSA to the south, consists of
roughly 3.4 million people.

Charlotte MSA

2,570,000

16% increase, 2010-2018

Columbia MSA

833,000

8% increase, 2010-2018

Close Proximity to Major Markets

145

Million People in
a Single Days’ Drive

Within an 11-hour drive, your facility has access to any city from the Gulf States to the Great Lakes and from Miami to New York City.

4th

Largest East Coast Port
in the United States

Port of Charleston is the 4th largest container port on the East coast and by 2021 it will be the deepest water port on the U.S. East Coast.

6th

Busiest Airport
in the World

Ranked by takeoffs and landings, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the world's 6th busiest airport. Ranked by passengers, it is the 11th busiest in the United States.

Low Operating Costs

2.7%

Unionization Rate
Lowest Rate in the United States

3rd

Best State in the US for Doing Business
Ranked by Area Development Magazine

6.2¢

Average rate per kwh for Industrial Users. 15% below US average

Doing Business Here

Abundant Economic Growth

Growing Population

Close Proximity to Major Markets

Low Operating Costs

Dig Deeper into the Numbers. Visit the Economic Data Center

Resources

Contact Us

Stay Connected