CareCore National has become one of Beaufort County's largest economic development success stories, and Don Ryan, the company's CEO, is the perfect example of working where you live and play. 

He has owned a home on Hilton Head Island for years and commuted to his company's offices in New York and Colorado Springs.

"Having lived here, I knew the area would allow us to recruit the type of top talent my business needs to be successful. So when Buckwalter Place was conceived, I was quick to jump in," says Ryan.

CareCore became the complex's anchor tenant in October 2007, bringing hundreds of jobs to the Lowcountry. In November 2008, Ryan announced that he would be moving CareCore's headquarters to Buckwalter Place, adding another 125 jobs to the local economy along with a $4.4 million capital investment.

"CareCore strongly believes that Beaufort County provides the best economic and lifestyle environment in which to focus our growth," says Ryan. "We are enthusiastic about the region's business-friendly philosophy and approach to controlled economic development."

CareCore National provides comprehensive, customized programs to health plan clients that seek to improve utilization of diagnostic imaging and enhance the quality of care delivered to its members. Founded by radiologists in 1994, CareCore currently manages benefits for more than 30 millions members.