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A new study has revealed the states where new houses are being built at the lowest rate with Rhode Island taking the top spot.
The data by portlandrealestate.com analyzed U.S. Census data and Statista to determine which states had the most and least new construction homes being developed per 1,000 residents.
Rhode Island has the fewest new builds being built per 1,000 residents at only 1.27 new builds. The average cost of a house in Rhode Island currently stands at $437,672.
Interestingly, when it comes to the states with the fewest new houses being built, most of the states that rank the lowest are based in the east, with the exception of Hawaii and Alaska.
Connecticut has the second lowest rate of new homes being built with 1.29 new builds per 1,000 people whilst Illinois ranks third lowest with 1.55 new builds per 1,000.
The state of New York has 2.02 new builds per 1,000, making it the state with the third lowest rate of development of new builds. West Virginia rounds out the bottom five with 2.07 new builds per 1,000 residents.
The states where the least new builds are being developed
State
Rank
Number of new builds per 1,000 people
Rhode Island
1
1.27
Connecticut
2
1.29
Illinois
3
1.55
New York
4
2.02
West Virginia
5
2.07
Alaska
6
2.12
Michigan
7
2.16
Hawaii
8
2.40
Ohio
9
2.58
Mississippi
10
2.71
At the other end of the scale, the research found that Utah has the most new homes being built per 1,000 residents at 11.7. This is over double the United States average of 5.23 new builds per 1,000 residents. The average value of a house in Utah is $554,955.
The state with the second highest number of new builds being built is Idaho, where there are 11.43 new homes being built per 1,000 residents. The average value of a typical family home in Idaho currently sits at $427,410.
Florida ranks third with 9.80 new construction homes being built per 1,000 residents. The average value of a house in Florida is $406, 426 – up 22.4% from last year.
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South Carolina and Colorado rank fourth and fifth respectively. South Carolina has 9.76 new builds being built per 1,000 residents in the state whilst Colorado has a slightly lower rate of 9.73 new construction homes being built per 1,000 residents.
The state of Oregon ranks 18th out of all 50 states and ranks just below the national average of 5.23 with 5.16 new builds being built per 1,000 Oregon residents.
The states where the most new builds are being developed
State
Rank
Number of new builds per 1,000 people
Utah
1
11.7
Idaho
2
11.43
Florida
3
9.8
South Carolina
4
9.76
Colorado
5
9.73
Texas
6
9.01
North Carolina
7
8.99
Arizona
8
8.98
South Dakota
9
8.84
Delaware
10
8.47
Commenting on the study, a spokesperson for portlandrealestate.com said: “In 2021, there were 6.9 million houses sold across the US with this number projected to rise to over seven million in 2023. With this in mind, this study offers a revealing insight into the states where the supply of new housing is increasing the fastest to meet the ever increasing demand and for any potential buyers, this research can serve as a useful guide as to where more property will be available in the coming years.”
US News has named Charleston, SC the #6 Best Romantic Gataway in the United States in 2023
The article describes Charleston by saying, “
“Why Go To Charleston, SC
Centuries-old mansions, Spanish moss-draped trees, spooky cemeteries, cobblestone alleys: in a word, Charleston. As you walk the gas lamp-lit streets at night and pass horse-drawn carriages, you just might think you’ve traveled back in time. But just because this South Carolina city is proud to celebrate its heritage doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past. Charleston boasts innovative restaurants, interesting shops, contemporary art galleries and the world-class Spoleto Festival USA.
History pervades almost every aspect of the Holy City, from the majestic homes-turned-museums to the landmarks that promote the city’s role in United States history. History buffs can visit Fort Sumter to learn about the Civil War, Middleton Place to hear stories about the plantation owners and the enslaved Africans who worked for them, and Emanuel AME Church to see where Martin Luther King Jr. once delivered a historic speech. Meanwhile, shopaholics looking for locally made goods should peruse the Charleston City Market where they will find sweetgrass baskets woven in traditional Gullah design, among other unique souvenirs. When you’re ready for a day at the beach, the city’s got you covered there, too. Several neighboring beach towns, including Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palm and Folly Beach, offer sun, sand and gentle waves.”
SUMMERVILLE, SC (December 30, 2022) – Dorchester County Economic Development, which serves to support economic growth in the county, celebrates the successful expansion and establishment of record local business in 2022.
The year produced 9 official announcements totaling more than $406 million in new capital investment. This outweighs the previous county record of 6 announcements, in both 2017 and 2019, and is the largest single-year investment total since the organization’s inception in 1989 by more than $84 million. The year’s advancements will create an estimated 1231 new jobs, the second highest in Dorchester County in 25 years.
“Thanks to a shared synergy and dedication from allies across every level we proudly report the accomplishments brought forth in 2022” said John Truluck, Director of Economic Development. “We will continue to work on strategic positioning of our county and laying the foundation for future wins.”
Announcements:
Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc announced in March 2022 plans to expand its operations with an $8 million investment, creating 75 jobs.
BID Group, a leader in wood processing, announced in May a $10.6 million investment, creating 25 new jobs.
In June, ENGESER USA Corp, a world leading cable specialist, announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The $1.5 million investment will create 26 new jobs.
New Wire Marine, announced in September plans to expand operations with a $1.8 million investment, creating 38 new jobs over the next 5 years.
Phenom Yachts, LLC, a subsidiary of South Carolina-based Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., announced in October plans to establish operations in Dorchester County with a $12 million investment, creating 149 new jobs.
Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics, a specialist in modern cold storage solutions, announced plans in October to establish operations in Dorchester County with a $70 million investment, creating 69 new jobs.
In October, Bosch announced the launch of electric motor production at its Dorchester County facility, alongside a $260 million investment expected to create 350 new jobs associated with the new production line.
KION North America, announced in December plans to expand operations in with an estimated $40 million investment which will create approximately 450 new jobs.
In December, Dennis Eagle, Inc. announced plans to expand its operations in Dorchester County. The $2.1 million investment will create 49 new jobs over the next five years.
Private developers also broke ground on multiple spec buildings located along Highway 78 in Summerville and near St. George in Dorchester County. “With remarkably high interest from tenants and particularly low building inventory, the addition of these buildings is a timely welcome” states Truluck. An impressive 9 speculative buildings are currently under construction in Dorchester County, totaling over 3.1 million square feet.
Notable:
In March construction began on a 229,840sf spec building located at the Eastport Distribution Center. A second 322,400sf building broke ground in December.
McQueen Distribution Center also began construction of a 110,000sf building in March, delivering early 2023.
In October, construction on two of three speculative buildings began at the Port 95 Business Park located at the 1,300 acre Winding woods Industrial Park. Building 1 is a 978,000sf cross-dock distribution warehouse building, while Building 2, will be a 242,000sf single-loaded building adaptable to manufacturing or distribution.
In November, construction commenced on a new commerce center located at 130 Hodge Road in McQueen Industrial Park. The new commerce center will house two industrial speculative buildings totaling 533,280 square feet.
Two speculative buildings totaling 780,260 sf were started in November at Jedburg Logistics Park.
Throughout the year DCED’s team dedicated time and talent to winning new business and assisting existing industries. To stay informed on the latest Dorchester County Economic Development updates, visit DorchesterforBusiness.com
Topgolf Kicking Off 2023 with Opening of Charleston Venue
Topgolf’s 87th global venue is located 10 miles from downtown Charleston
DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2023 – More play is coming Charleston’s way: Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf announced today it will open its 87th global venue on Friday, Jan. 20. Located at 5000 Topgolf Way in North Charleston, the venue will be near the Charleston Area Convention Center and the Tanger Outlets at International Boulevard.
“Charleston is an ideal community for Topgolf – it has a fun, vibrant culture with people seeking new and exciting experiences,” said Topgolf Chief Operating Officer Gen Gray. “We’ve been eager to bring our style of play to Charleston and are excited to offer a place where people can have fun and not take themselves too seriously.”
Players at Topgolf Charleston will be welcomed to 72 climate-controlled hitting bays spanning two levels. The idea: Players take aim at on-field targets and rack up points based on the game they choose to play. To take the experience up a notch, the venue is fully equipped with Topgolf’s Toptracer ball-tracking technology, enabling Players to track their ball’s flight path and metrics while playing virtual courses or games like Angry Birds.
Adding to the good time, Players will also have access to a nine-hole mini-golf course, a full-service restaurant with chef-inspired menu items, top-shelf drinks, music and year-round family-friendly programming. With large private event rooms, Topgolf Charleston will be the perfect place to host any occasion – from birthdays and bachelorette parties to corporate retreats and meetings.
This will be Topgolf’s third entertainment venue in South Carolina, following venues in Greenville and Myrtle Beach.
Topgolf Charleston will employ roughly 300 Playmakers, and those interested in joining the team can apply on Topgolf’s career website. For more info on Topgolf Charleston, visit the venue’s location page and plan a time to come play around with us.
About Topgolf Venues
Topgolf venues bring people together to play in a dynamic, technology-driven golf entertainment experience. With an energetic atmosphere, Topgolf venues feature high-tech gaming, outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menus, hand-crafted cocktails, music, corporate and social event spaces, and more. Topgolf entertains more than 20 million Players annually at 87 locations across the globe. To learn more or plan your visit, go to topgolf.com.
The ARK of SC announces that it is the recipient of the Volvo USA Operations Grant through the Coastal Community Foundation. The ARK was awarded $6,500 to support general operating expenses for the 2022 fiscal year. The ARK is funded primarily by grants, donations, and fundraising events.
“We are incredibly thankful for Volvo and their continued support of our mission and operations. This funding allows us to continue to provide vital services to families living with dementia in the Lowcountry,” said Peg Lahmeyer, executive director of The ARK of SC. “Additionally, we are grateful to the Coastal Community Foundation for their efforts to match us with grantors who are making a difference in this community.”
For 27 years, The ARK has been a local nonprofit organization assisting families throughout five counties in the Lowcountry: Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Orangeburg, and Colleton County. The ARK helps families cope with daily challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia through respite care, family support programs, caregiver consultations and educational classes. Respite programs are offered in Summerville and in Harleyville to give family caregivers a much-needed break from the stress of around-the-clock caregiving. For those with early memory loss, The ARK of SC offers the Navigation Club in Summerville. The nonprofit organization also offers one virtual and four in person Support Groups and Virtual Lunch & Learn Educational workshops, Memory Screenings, Resource Referrals, Caregiver Workshops, and First Responder/Law Enforcement Training.
For more information about The ARK, visitwww.TheARKofSC.org or call 843-471-1360.
ABOUT THE ARK OF SC Based in Summerville, South Carolina, The ARK is a local nonsectarian nonprofit outreach program providing hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia (ADRD). Support services include social respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultations, resource referrals, and community development. For more information, call 843-471-1360, visitthearkofsc.org, or follow @TheARKofSC on social media.
We are now accepting submissions for the 17th Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition, which will be on display at North Charleston Riverfront Park from May 2023-March 2024.
Making the List of 50 Most Influential People for the Fifth Year, Gianoni is Named to the Hall of Fame for His Contributions to the Charleston, S.C., Community
The 50 Most Influential list celebrates individuals for their economic and community impact. The selection of individuals is a result of community nominations and Charleston Business Magazine’s staff research. As a Hall of Fame inductee, Gianoni joins a prestigious group of individuals who have created impact through the years and have consistently made the list, including elected officials, artists, and corporate and nonprofit leaders.
“I’m honored and humbled to be named to the 50 Most Influential Hall of Fame,” said Gianoni. “This list represents a wide range of dedicated Charleston leaders, including many individuals at Blackbaud customer organizations, who are committed to making a difference and helping good grow in our local community. I am proud to be recognized alongside these esteemed colleagues, and I look forward to continuing to work together to make Charleston a great place to work and live.”
During Gianoni’s tenure, Blackbaud has made strides as the industry leader in social good technology, connecting millions of people to hundreds of thousands of causes and institutions in more than 100 countries around the world. For more than 40 years, Blackbaud has met the unique needs of social good organizations, providing purpose-built solutions for fundraising, donor management, grantmaking, financial management, education and digital giving. With the recent acquisition and integration of EVERFI, in combination with its existing YourCause portfolio, Blackbaud now also offers comprehensive solutions for corporations looking to increase their impact through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs.
Charleston Business Magazine is a resource for Charleston area business leaders, rising stars, entrepreneurs, and people and groups that have a vested interest in the success of the Charleston business community. See the full list of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2022 50 Most Influential Hall of Fame inductees here.About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
n South Carolina, cold storage warehousing and logistics company FlexCold will invest $49.9 million to establish operations in Dorchester County. The project will create 59 new jobs, and operations are expected to be online by late summer 2024.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our footprint by establishing operations within a modern cold storage facility strategically located close to the Port of Charleston,” said FlexCold Co-Founder Jeff Manno. “We’re proud to further add to the economic development of the area in a meaningful and tangible way by helping meet the need to accommodate critical import and export business, specifically seafood.”
Charleston-based FlexCold specializes in cold storage warehousing and logistics by providing customers with personalized cold storage expertise and targeting strategic locations that are advantageous to today’s evolving food supply chain. The company focuses on storing, handling, and distributing poultry, seafood, meat, packaged goods and frozen produce.
“We are proud to announce another innovative cold storage chain locating in South Carolina,” commented Gov. Henry McMaster. “It’s companies such as FlexCold that will continue to enhance our supply chain by providing profound ideas and cutting-edge talent. We welcome FlexCold and look forward to the positive impact that they will make in the state and the Dorchester County community.”
Located in North Charleston, the Dorchester County facility marks FlexCold’s first cold storage location in South Carolina and its second facility in the U.S. The new operations will include a highly modern, cold food storage facility to accommodate a diverse customer base with a focus on receiving a substantial amount of imported goods. Operationally, FlexCold will provide import and export services, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration inspections, labeling and repacking, and cross-docking services.
“SC Ports has significantly upgraded its refrigerated capabilities to efficiently handle more frozen and fresh products for the growing Southeast consumer base,” said SC Ports President and Chief Executive Officer Barbara Melvin. “FlexCold’s investment will complement these efforts and further enhance the cold chain in South Carolina. This innovative facility will expand the ability to move more frozen products, such as seafood, through the Port of Charleston.”
Element Designs To Relocate HQ, Manufacturing Operations To York County
Element Designs will invest $5 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations to York County. The aluminum frame glass cabinet door manufacturer will bring approximately 100 new jobs to Fort Mill over the next five years. Operations are expected to be online in the second quarter of 2023.
Market Street South in Fort Mill, SC (Photo: York County Economic Development)
“We are very excited to move our headquarters to Fort Mill, SC. We already feel very welcomed and can’t wait to call it our new home,” said Element Designs President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Uebersax. “It will be a transformational move for our company. This new location and state of the art facility will not only provide us with the necessary room to grow, but it will also be a testament to what we as a company want to be recognized for: an innovative industry leader that produces beautiful products in a sustainable way. Its proximity to our current location was also very important as we want our incredible team to move with us and enjoy the benefits of this new space to call home.”
Charlotte-based Element Designs’ product offerings have expanded to include custom glass and acrylic surfacing solutions and components. All products are made and fabricated in the U.S., with manufacturing processes that use water-based coatings and recycled materials to create products for customers across North America.
Element Designs’ new 112,840-square-foot facility will serve as the company’s joint headquarters and manufacturing operations, allowing the company to efficiently serve its international customers, including many well-known manufacturers in the kitchen, bath and office furniture industries.
The Ritedose Corporation To Expand In Richland County
The Ritedose Corporation will invest $81 million to expand its operations in Richland County. The locally owned and operated pharmaceutical manufacturer will create 94 new jobs with this project. Phase one of the expansion and the addition of approximately 50 of the 94 total jobs will be completed in early 2024.
“This initial phase of the expansion project will allow The Ritedose Corporation to continue to deliver over 1 billion doses of respiratory maintenance drugs to the U.S. population, while providing the runway for multiple drugs in various stages of development to be commercialized in the coming years,” said The Ritedose Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jody Chastain.
The Ritedose Corporation operates a state-of-the-art “blow-fill-seal” (BFS) facility, where liquid-pharmaceuticals are formulated, filled and packaged for distribution. For over 25 years, The Ritedose Corporation has been an industry leader in the aseptic production of sterile, single-dose medication, serving the contract development manufacturing, generics and 503B outsourcing markets. The company’s customers range from small startups and retail pharmacies to large pharmaceutical companies, wholesalers and hospital systems.
Located at Carolina Research Park in Columbia, The Ritedose Corporation’s first phase of expansion includes adding square footage to its existing facility. The expansion will also involve internal renovations to the existing structures of the facility. When complete, the expansion will allow the company to manufacture an additional 400 million doses of pharmaceuticals.
“Today, South Carolina celebrates The Ritedose Corporation, a homegrown pharmaceutical leader whose expansion signals the strength of our state’s growing life sciences industry. This investment also expands STEM career pathways for all South Carolinians, nurturing the highly skilled workforce within our state,” said South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III. “We’re proud of the continued success of yet another South Carolina-based company.”
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a $500,000 Set-Aside grant to Richland County to assist with the costs of building improvements.
Grads, Family and Friends Celebrate Biggest-Ever Class of Innovative N. Charleston Charter High School
North Charleston, SC – January 6, 2023 – As schools across South Carolina and the nation struggle with helping students regain lost ground due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an innovative public charter high school celebrated its largest-ever class of graduates on Friday.
“That’s my boy!” one mother shouted as new grad Derrell Felder crossed the stage. His grandmother joyfully added, “That’s my grandson!”
“Many of our students struggled in, or had dropped out of, traditional schools. But they have hit the ground running here — and it’s so exciting to see them achieve their goal of a high school diploma, ” said Dr. Jacinta Bryant, South Carolina Director for Acceleration Academies. Lowcountry Director Amber Speights added, “We have seen exponential growth since the academy opened in the fall term of 2021. We are thrilled to help our young learners make their dreams a reality.”
One of the new grads is Natalie Allen, an 18-year-old who had felt overwhelmed in the crowded classrooms of a traditional high school but found the calm, studious atmosphere and one-on-one coaching provided at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy to be just what she needed. On Friday, she graduated a semester ahead of schedule and will soon embark on the college studies she hopes will lead her to the Medical University of South Carolina and a career as a neurologist specializing in the treatment of premature babies.
“We all have the power to change the world, and I don’t mean that in a cringy way,” Natalie said in address to her classmates and the family, friends and educators who had gathered to celebrate them. “I don’t mean we will all become presidents or astronauts. I mean that although we are all the main characters of our own story, that doesn’t mean we don’t have the power to make an impact in someone else’s story.
“This leads me to acknowledge the school that guided us to this point today,” she continued. “Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has helped us all grow as people: With teachers that motivated us when we had our down days, with an environment that helped us all to feel comfortable and confident. This school changed us.”
Research has shown that student progress suffered when the Covid pandemic closed school buildings and forced an abrupt shift to full- or part-time remote learning beginning in 2020. According to the federal Department of Education, those losses were particularly steep for students of color, LGBTQ students and those from economically disadvantaged communities — all groups that Lowcountry Acceleration Academy serves with a personalized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
The academy is located at 5935 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston and accepts new students on an ongoing basis. Students are able to do coursework at an individualized pace, taking advantage of intensive one-on-one coaching on the academy campus and via Zoom and phone tutoring sessions. Like all public schools, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy provides a high school education at no cost to students and their families.
For more information, contact Jeffrey Good, director of media relations: jgood@accelerationacademy.org or 603.276.9202.
About Acceleration Academies
Acceleration Academies operates academies at 17 locations across the United States, including a new academy scheduled to open in Horry County for the 2023-24 school year. Education Week recently featured the network in a special report on re-engaging students after the pandemic. To help those students, Acceleration Academies provides a blend of in-person and remote coursework, individualized learning plans, flexible scheduling and career/life coaching to help students who may otherwise not be successful in earning their diploma. Find more information at accelerationacademies.org. Photo credit: Andrew Whitaker
Featuring TrackMan Simulators, Putting Greens, Full Bar, Cigar Bar, and more. Practice your swing at the newest ultimate golf experience in Charleston, CHS Golf. Located at 1919 Savannah Highway in West Ashley, CHS Golf will be open to golf lovers with exclusive access to multiple indoor bays with TrackMan Simulators to play full courses, plus putting greens, a pool table, a foosball table, darts, a full bar, cigar bar, and so much more. This ultimate golfing experience will be a golfer’s go-to spot for practice, fun, and relaxation, regardless of the weather or time of year.
The TrackMan Simulator is a radar system that records critical data such as speed, attack angle, and club path. It can be utilized to help golfers improve their form and accuracy by measuring club delivery at impact or benchmarking skills. Used often in indoor golfing facilities, this simulator will allow all golfers, from beginners to professionals of any age or skill level, to compete in virtual tournaments and real-time matches. It will help each golfer meet their own needs and goals for entertainment and training. The facility will be open for daily players as well as memberships.
Memberships will be limited and include discounts, keyless entry systems for 24-hour access, and monthly prizes for the longest drive and other challenges. For marketing and promotion, contact Billy Reilly at (202) 439-2001.
For all other inquiries, contact General Manager, Chris Young at (843) 343-1123. More information will be announced on Facebook at CHS Golf.