Franklinton Board of Trade

08/17/2026

The 2026 FBOT Gala, held on August 6, was such an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, donated, celebrated, and enjoyed the festivities with us.

Big shout out to Joey ViolaMusic for the super fun Franklinton song we performed, "We're the best neighborhood by far".

Big thanks also to our auctioneer, Joe Belmonte. It is always so entertaining to watch his skill in action!

Many thanks to Jill Moorehead, , for taking these terrific photos, truly capturing the energy and fun!

Thank you to the Planning Committee, in particular Joanna McAninch Smith, for staging such a terrific experience!

Finally, we could not pull this off without the support of our Gold, Silver, and Bronze level Annual Sustaining Sponsors, and our 2026 Gala Event Sponsors. You make it possible for us to carry out the mission to Advocate, Beautify, Connect!

Thank you to everyone who plays a role in our success!

08/04/2026

We want to shout out one of the super cool auction items we will feature during the 2026 FBOT Gala, coming up this Thursday night at Strongwater Events, with Milo's Catering!

Planthropy nature art is 100% real preserved plants and 0% maintenance! All elements have undergone a special preservation process. No need to water and no special lighting requirements, EVER!

You simply hang this 4 x 4 beauty and enjoy it like any other piece of art on your wall!

Planthropy has proudly called Franklinton home for the last 4 years and counting, and their preserved art can be found in hotels, corporate buildings, and hospitality spaces all over the country.

07/29/2026

It’s no surprise to us that Land-Grant Brewing Company made this list. Congrats and party on!

USA TODAY Network food journalists around the country named 38 of the best bars in the U.S., including this one in Columbus. See link below ⬇️

📸 Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

07/13/2026

We have some amazing auction items this year for our 2026 Gala, and our auction master, Joe Belmonte, will make this yet another fun, entertaining, and memorable event! If you've been to previous events, you know what we mean. If you haven't, this is your chance to experience what all the fuss is about!

But that's not all. In addition to the great networking and fun vibe we always enjoy, and of course Milo's Catering, we have a very special musical performance by Joey ViolaMusic. He is the lead singer for a great local favorite band called Magnolia, and he'll be accompanied by a mystery performer! It's gonna be great!

Come have fun with our Franklinton community and help us raise funds to continue FBOT's mission to Advocate, Beautify, Connect!

Auction items include: Advertising at Broad & High (including time on the Ike kiosks) from Orange Barrel Media, a beautiful preserved moss wall piece from Planthropy that is 100% maintenance free, an amazing stained glass version of the Franklinton Flag, cool experiences and so much more.

Don't miss your chance to claim your seat. Tickets are selling quickly and we certainly do want you to be there!

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Many thanks to all of our Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors, as well as our Event Sponsors who are making this celebration possible!

Sponsorship opportunities still exist, and if you'd like to donate an auction package that highlights your business, please reach out.

07/10/2026

We are excited to welcome more sponsors to the mix for our 2026 Gala! Thank you to w/Site Waste . w/Peebles-Herzog Kor CPA and

You don't want to miss the really cool musical surprise we have this year, or the great auction items! Get your tickets today, seating is limited!

06/29/2026

2026 Gala! We will have some cool surprises at this years event, so don't delay RSVPing for you and your guests.

Seats are limited and will be gone before you know it!

06/22/2026

We are truly excited to host the 2026 FBOT Gala/Fundraiser at Strongwater Events with Milo's Catering on Thursday, August 6.

Our theme this year is Franklinton 229: Life's Good in the Neighborhood!

We want to thank all of our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Level Sustaining Sponsors for their annual support that makes this event possible!

We also want to thank our Gala Event Sponsors for their contributions to this years festivities.

WesBanco is our Presenting Sponsor
Site Waste Service, LLC. is our Bar & Entertainment Sponsor
Milo's Catering is our Venue Sponsor
Peebles-Herzog, Incorporated and Kor CPA (https://www.korcpa.tax/about) are our Friends Sponsors

More sponsorship opportunities are available, so let us know if you'd like to be part of the fun!

As always, we will have a lively crowd with amazing networking opportunities throughout the night. Delicious food, two cash bars, and some very special entertainment before the live auction. We have amazing items up for bid, including advertising with Orange Barrel Media, unique experience packages, beautiful moss wall art from Planthropy, and the always interesting and one-of-a-kind pieces from Bruce Warner!

If you'd like to donate a silent or live auction item that represents your products or services, we'd love to help you create something unique to put up for grabs.

Seating is limited and will go fast, so don't delay reserving spots for you and your guests today via the below link or QR code!

Contact us via: [email protected]

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05/22/2026

Gala planning has begun! What does the committee have in store for this year? You’ll just have to wait and see…

05/22/2026

Franklinton Businesses and Stakeholders,
There are two opportunities coming up soon to weigh in on the W Broad St. Corridor LinkUS project, both at Gladden Community House.

See the light blue box on the flyer for the dates and times of both opportunities, and scan the QR code for more information.

05/19/2026

Thank you, Your recognition of and the work of our Exec. Director. is deeply appreciated! 2026 Michael B. Coleman Franklinton Arts Leadership Award. Wow, just wow!