Charleston
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40 Calhoun Street
Suite 300
Charleston, SC 29401-3535
Suite 300
Charleston, SC 29401-3535
TEL: (843) 579-7000
FAX: (843) 579-7099
FAX: (843) 579-7099
Visitor Information
Charleston, a seaport since the 17th century, embodies some of the best that the South has to offer: living history, fine dining, scenic seashores and a busy market district. A city best known for its charm and climate, Charleston continues to grow as a center of business, education and commerce.
The city of Charleston has recently received the following accolades:
- Ranked 8th in the nation in the Midsized Cities Rankings - Best Cities for Job Growth 2011, New Geography magazine.
- Ranked 1st in noteworthy neighborhoods and friendliest people category, America’s Favorite Cities, Travel & Leisure magazine (2010).
- Ranked 4th in the nation in 2010 Small Business Vitality Scores, Portfolio magazine (2010).
- Ranked among the nation’s top 20 “large cities” in the Best Performing Cities Index, Milken Institute (2010), which ranks U.S. metropolitan areas by how well they are creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth.