Our foremost commitment to companies operating at the Flagship is to create a full-service, professional environment that allows the business owner to focus entirely on developing and growing their respective enterprise. The Flagship offers residents, mostly technology and life sciences companies, enterprise class business services at rates that are cost effective and terms that are completely flexible.
The Flagship is also home to the City of Charleston’s Business Development office which includes the nationally recognized Charleston Digital Corridor and Life Sciences initiatives and the recently launched Charleston Works™ portal. At the Flagship, resident companies have an added advantage of being introduced to top professional service firms, angel investors, venture capitalists and public leaders.
The Flagship is made possible by the city of Charleston and is managed by the Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation, a 501(c) 6 non-profit corporation.
Due to planned company graduations, there is always office availability. If you are interested in an office at the Flagship, please email us or call 843.724.3773
+ Convenient Charleston peninsular location at East Bay & Calhoun Streets
+ Fully furnished & wired offices, designed for “instant-on” use by businesses
+ Reception area staffed during business hours
+ Address located within the federally designated HUB Zone
+ Participation in Charleston Digital Corridor events
+ Twenty - four hour computerized access control
+ No long term lease commitments
+ Two high quality conference rooms with A/V capabilities
+ Beverage station stocked with drinks and snacks
+ Inbound and outbound mail/package handling
+ Available on and off-site parking
+ Twice weekly cleaning of offices and common areas
The Flagship is approximately 5,500 square feet and has 11 professional offices available for lease to growing knowledge-based companies. The resident mix of companies comprises software, technology and life sciences companies including the following:
First String Research is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for scar prevention and tissue regeneration. More
Surya Biofertilizers is a privately held company offering proven, wholesome broad spectrum, natural biofertilizers to the U.S. agricultural, commercial landscaping and land reclamation industries. More
Abundant Power addresses the needs of the emerging renewable energy industry, including the fifth fuel – energy efficiency. More
GreenBy3 is a straightforward, practical company with a focus on helping business owners and professionals save money and make a difference in the environment and their community. More
BizBuzz Search operates local search engines focused on consumer reviews of local businesses. Consumers use BizBuzz sites to find trusted local businesses. BizBuzz Search has sites in SC, KY, and CO. More
LaBarge+Partners believes that integrated content impacts the bottom line faster. Not an idea without a plan. Not a plan without business goals in mind. Rather an idea that’s integrated across old media, new media and tomorrow’s media. More
JSJ Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to the introduction of new and innovative dermatologic products to meet the diverse needs of patients suffering from a wide range of skin conditions. More
Step Ahead is a public relations company that takes the power of traditional public relations and pairs it with creative social media campaigns and Internet marketing to maximize visibility for clients both online and off. More
Charleston Digtal Corridor is creative effort to attract, nurture and promote Charleston's knowledge economy. More
Charleston Business Development facilitates the continuous and sustainable growth in wealth and living standards for individuals and communities in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. More
Charleston's "world class" reputation is partially derived from her vibrant arts and cultural scene. At the Flagship, we leverage our co-working facility by extending the natural connection between the arts and business/technology community. The Flagship Gallery facilitates the development of Charleston's up and coming contemporary artists by providing them an additional outlet to display their work through the Flagship Gallery initiative.
Kenton James - Current ArtistKenton James' figurative oil paintings are emotional scenes conveying both calm and anxiety, stillness and fear. The paintings are best described as a type of 'visual noir,' a screenshot, a detail, of a much more elaborate scene, which engages the viewer to imagine and subjectively rewrite the surrounding narrative.
Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, raised on both coasts, and trained as a Biological Engineer (no kidding….), James currently lives and works downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Kenton’s paintings and sketches are regularly available at SCOOP Studios or at his website.
Helen Rice & Johnny Tucker - Previous ArtistsJohnny Tucker: registered Architect, voter, and operator of motor vehicles (not exceeding 26,000 lbs.); unregistered artist, bicyclist, book collector, film addict, Franco & Italophile, and food/wine lover/snob.
Helen Rice: I wake up, I drink coffee, I water the garden, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I sit at the computer, I clean things, I eat food, I go to sleep.
Christopher Murphy - Previous ArtistChristopher creates bold and colorful abstract paintings that go beyond pure design to explore contemporary culture and the collective human experience. A recognized artist, Murphy participates in multiple art events and exhibitions both regionally and nationally.
Most recently, he had a solo show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Washington, DC. His dramatic abstracts enjoy strong reviews consistently. Murphy's art expresses the essence of subjects through this hidden visual language. And it is on this level, that the viewer responds so strongly.
Christopher Murphy’s works can be seen and purchased on a regular basis at SCOOP Studios at 57 ½ Broad Street. t: 843.577.3292
Why lease at the Flagship?
The Flagship is Charleston’s premier co-working office environment located in historic Charleston, South Carolina. It is intended to serve the transitional business needs of knowledge-based companies. It is flexible, full service and connected.
Environment:
Flagship residents benefit from associating with other high quality start-ups, investors and entrepreneurs.
Flexibility:
There are no long-term leases. The Flagship requires a one-month deposit and rental is on a month-to-month basis. Few if any other professional office space solutions provide this level of flexibility. This flexibility is very important for emerging technology companies, because most do not know what their needs are going to be 6 or 12 months into the future. Furthermore, our offering allows companies to make minimum cash outlays up front - no expenses to get phone installation, Internet access, furniture and no delay. You can decide to move in today, and get to work at the Flagship today.
What are the requirements for deposit and rental term?
One month deposit and rental is on a month-to-month basis payable by the 3rd day of every month.
Is there parking at the Flagship?
Abundant parking is available for residents adjacent to the Flagship and at public parking garages within a short walk of the Flagship. Flagship guests have several parking options within close proximity to the property. Options include surface parking lots, metered parking and two public parking facilities.
Are there restaurants/services/shops nearby?
For starters, there is a Starbucks (affectionately known as "Conference C") next door and it gets better from there – Saffron’s Bakery and Deli, Rising High Bakery, Ted's Butcherblock, Sushi Hiro and East Bay Deli, all within a couple of minutes from the Flagship. Then there is King Street –one of the most vibrant urban retail shopping districts in the country. More? - How about the main county library, a post office, card shop and grocery store a couple of minutes away?
How many people can we accommodate for a company?
We are currently serving companies with up to 4 people. Most of our clients are in the 1-2 person size range. The Flagship is designed as a transitional space with a maximum stay of 1 year. We work with companies to locate them to cool connected spaces that will suit their needs once they have grown past our space offerings.
When can I move in?
Assuming availability, Flagship staff can move extremely quickly to assist enterprises looking for a home. You can usually sign up today and be in your office working the same day if you like.
Can you request additional space or services as you grow and discover the need?
Yes. Our goal is attract, nurture and promote Charleston’s knowledge economy. To that end our objective is to make sure that the needs of our knowledge based client is met. We understand the dynamics of growing companies and the need to be absolutely flexible.
What if I have 2 people now, will have 3 by the end of the month and anticipate 5 more in the next two or three months?
The Flagship is ideal for growing companies up to a point. If we are not able to meet a company need, we work within our network of professionals to locate another office location that is suitable for our client.
Can non-Flagship residents rent event/training/meeting space?
While companies residing at the Flagship are our first priority, the Flagship conference facilities are available to other groups for a fee. If you are interested in hosting a meeting or special event at the Flagship, please contact Ernest Andrade at 843.724.3773
Are there any rules about who can/cannot rent space at the Flagship?
The Flagship does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, creed, national origin, age, gender, physical limitations, or sexual orientation. We do, however, reserve the right to accept or deny prospective clients on any other, legally allowable, basis.
For more information on becoming a resident of the Flagship please contact Ernest Andrade at 843.724.3773 or info@charlestonflagship.com
The objective of the Flagship is to facilitate the transitional needs of companies that are a part of Charleston's growing Knowledge Economy. While our graduates have moved on to larger, more permanant office facilities with room to grow, they are still a part of the Charleston Digital Corridor, the organization dedicated to attracting, nurturing and promoting their continued growth.
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