Camp Hall Named No. 1 Industrial Park in U.S.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Camp Hall Commerce Park has been named the No. 1 industrial park in the nation in Business Facilities Magazine’s 21st Rankings Report, the magazine’s annual assessment of economic development and location leaders. Camp Hall, which is being developed by Santee Cooper, has been in the magazine’s Top 10 for six years in a row.
“Being recognized for developing the best industrial park in the nation is an incredible honor,” said Jimmy Staton, Santee Cooper President and CEO. “This achievement reflects years of planning and execution, strong partnerships, and a shared vision for creating a dynamic hub for industry, innovation and a workforce that also elevates the community and environment.”
Camp Hall Commerce Park offers unmatched connectivity to major highways, rail lines, and the Port of Charleston. The park is home to a growing list of advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology companies, all supported by a robust infrastructure network and a focus on workforce development.
A recent comprehensive impact study puts Camp Hall’s annual economic impact at $3.8 billion across South Carolina and $3.4 billion in the Charleston tri-county region. The study concludes that at full development (after 2035), Camp Hall will contribute $7.9 billion a year in state economic impact and $7.3 billion in the tri-county region.
Volvo Car USA established its first North American manufacturing plant at Camp Hall in 2018, and in 2022, Redwood Materials, a recycler of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, announced a $3.5 billion project at the park, which broke ground earlier this year.
Camp Hall is unique in creating an industrial park that combines “man, nature and machine.” Camp Hall is committed to maintaining an environment that is authentic to the natural habitat of coastal South Carolina, with 65% of the whole site preserved land devoted to natural growth, wildlife habitats, and features developed to maintain and improve a healthy ecosystem.
Camp Hall’s Avian Commons will serve as the heart of the industrial park and will be home to people-focused amenities such as places to eat and take care of everyday tasks. Its first retail business, a Refuel food, gas and convenience station, opened earlier this year. Recreational areas, including basketball courts, pickleball courts, a disc golf course and exercise equipment, are onsite to help employees with work-life balance. Avian Commons also includes a food truck court and Wi-Fi.
As a commerce park for the next generation of industry, an important aspect of the property’s infrastructure is its leading technology and advanced connectivity. Camp Hall is considered a “Smart Commerce Center Campus,” designed to support future operational needs for advanced industries like autonomous vehicles as well as supporting the growth of the Internet of Things (IOT).
Camp Hall’s readiness with water, power, sewer and fiber all onsite helped it earn its Palmetto Site designation by the South Carolina Department of Commerce in 2021. The designation signifies the property has undergone a comprehensive analysis to increase its marketability to prospective industry partners.
