Franklinton Board of Trade

10/06/2026

Join FBOT for our October Networking Happy Hour at The Shapeshifter, 129 McDowell St., right here in Franklinton! We'll be there Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and we hope you and some guests will join us.

It is one of the newest venues in the neighborhood and you'll want to check out their classy casual vibe!

It is free to register, but we'd just like to get an approximate headcount. So please use the link below to let us know you are coming!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/85g7vwe

09/21/2026

The annual Dr. O Memorial 5K Walk/Run, supporting Mount Carmel Health Street Medicine Program, is happening November 7. They do tremendous work in the community and they are terrific partners to us and the work we do for Franklinton.

If you'd like to run, walk, skip, or hop your way around the course, see all the details to sign up in the flyer!

09/18/2026

Columbus Glass Art Center has what you need to decorate for Halloween! Check out their showroom at 892 Scott St., or visit them at the fast-approaching Circleville Pumpkin show!

🎃 It's time to kick off our 2026 Glass Pumpkin Patch — and we're doing it with a party!

Join us Friday, October 2 from 6–10 PM at Columbus Glass Art Center (892 Scott Street) for a Halloween Costume Party like no other. Your $50 ticket gets you early access to the Glass Pumpkin Patch before it opens to the public, plus:

🏆 A costume contest with prizes 🍸 Food and a cash bar 🔥 A live glassblowing demonstration

This one's for the grown-ups — 21 and over only. Wear your best costume and come celebrate the season with us!

Tickets: www.columbusglassartcenter.org

09/08/2026

Join us for Happy Hour next Thursday, September 17, at Columbus Glass Art Center, right here in Franklinton! 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

We will enjoy this unique venue for some terrific networking, tasty bites from Bleu & Fig, as well as adult and NA beverages! You will also be treated to a glass art making demonstration by one of the CGAC artists!

There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP at this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nhf8tu5

If you feel inclined to make a donation, that would be cool too. Either way, we hope to see you there!

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!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/utaqqkn

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!