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The Aiken Corporation Podcast brings you conversations that move our community forward. From state leadership and economic development to entrepreneurship, innovation, and local impact — we sit down with the people shaping Aiken’s future.

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, investor, or engaged citizen, this podcast gives you direct access to the vision, strategy, and momentum happening right here in Aiken.

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How do decisions made in Columbia directly impact the future of Aiken?

In this episode of The Aiken Corporation Podcast, Executive Director Megan Pruitt sits down with South Carolina State Representative Charlie Hartz for a conversation about leadership, policy, and the alignment between local vision and state-level action.

As both a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and a Board Member of The Aiken Corporation, Representative Hartz brings a unique perspective on how legislation, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and economic policy shape growth opportunities for communities like ours.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How state policy influences local economic development

• The importance of business recruitment and retention strategy

• Public-private partnerships and regional competitiveness

• What effective advocacy looks like at the State House

• Where Aiken is positioned for future momentum



This episode offers insight into how collaboration between local leaders and state officials can drive long-term prosperity for Aiken.