About The Aiken Corporation – Mission & Leadership

Aiken Corporation is a community-based, private nonprofit organization created to support thoughtful economic development and long-term prosperity in Aiken.

As Aiken evolves, so must the organization that helps guide its growth.

Aiken Corporation reflects both our history and our future—honoring decades of proven leadership while embracing innovation, partnership, and a more strategic approach to development.

Our mission has not changed. Our perspective has expanded.

Established in 1995 following the City of Aiken’s Strategic Plan, the organization—Aiken Corporation—was designed with a simple but powerful model

Our model has guided nearly three decades of success—and continues to shape our work today.

Identify community needs.

Invest in smart solutions.

Reinvest returns into future projects.

People Who Know How to Make Aiken Prosper

Aiken Corporation is guided by a board of leaders who bring deep experience across business, development, finance, education, and civic leadership.

Many of our board members have spent decades working, investing, and leading in Aiken and the surrounding region. Their knowledge provides continuity, while their professional experience brings a fresh perspective.

This balance of legacy insight and forward-looking strategy is what enables Aiken Corporation to help Aiken grow—carefully, creatively, and with purpose.