Partners in Prosperity
Decades of Experience.
A Future-Focused Approach.
Aiken Corporation is a community-based, private nonprofit organization created to support thoughtful economic development and long-term prosperity in the City of Aiken.
Founded in 1995 following the City of Aiken’s Strategic Plan, our organization was designed to do more than complete projects—we exist to identify community needs, invest in smart solutions, and reinvest returns into future opportunities.
For nearly 30 years, this model has worked. Today, Aiken Corporation builds on that proven foundation with a renewed focus on innovation, partnerships, and strategic growth.
WHAT WE DO
01
Strategic Development
Guiding projects that align investment, infrastructure, and long-term community goals.
02
Partnership & Collaboration
Serving as a connector between the City of Aiken, developers, institutions, residents and community stakeholders.
03
Investment with Purpose
Deploying capital strategically and reinvesting returns into projects that strengthen Aiken.
04
Quality of Place
Enhancing Aiken’s downtown, neighborhoods, and cultural assets to support economic vitality.
A Proven Model That Works
$82M+
invested in local projects
1,600+
jobs supported in Aiken City & County
$1.80
generated locally for every $1 invested
$5M+
in estimated local property tax revenue
Our Impact
Over nearly three decades, Aiken Corporation projects have generated measurable economic and community impact, supporting jobs, increasing local investment, and strengthening Aiken’s tax base.
From infrastructure and streetscape improvements to cultural and residential projects, our work is designed to support a vibrant, livable, and economically resilient Aiken.
The results of Aiken Corporation’s work can be seen throughout the city—projects that strengthened downtown, enhanced neighborhoods, and laid the foundation for continued growth.