Corn Island Archaeology
A Cultural Resources Management Consulting Company
Established in July of 2005, CIA is a woman-owned and operated small business providing cultural resources consulting services. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we are fully qualified in all aspects of prehistoric and historic archaeology in accordance with professional standards and guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior. CIA serves a region defined by the drainage basin of the Ohio River. Primarily focused on Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, we readily support clients within the adjacent states of Ohio, Illinois, and elsewhere in the eastern and midwestern United States.
Our company is listed on the approved consultant lists of multiple State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), including the Kentucky Heritage Council. We are prequalified with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) for historic and prehistoric archaeology. In addition, CIA is affiliated with the following professional and business organizations:
- ACRA (American Cultural Resources Association)
- SAME (Society of Military Engineers)
- BBB (Better Business Bureau)
CIA is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Kentucky. We are fully insured with professional, general liability, and workman's compensation insurance packages. Certificates of insurance can be provided upon request. Our staff is associated with:
- KYOPA (The Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists)
- RPA (Register of Professional Archaeologists)
Dedicated to public education and public participation in the investigation, preservation, and interpretation of regional cultural resources, CIA is closely aligned with:
- FOAS (Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society)
We actively work with the public in a variety of forums for the common good. We at CIA welcome the opportunity to familiarize you with our organization in the following pages of this proposal.