Franklin Business Center

10/14/2026

The 2026 Home-Based Business Conference is moving to the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Join entrepreneurs from across the region for a full day of practical education, business resources, and valuable connections designed to help you increase your visibility and grow your business.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hampton Roads Convention Center

Early-bird registration is $55 through October 1.

Register at https://hrsbdc.com/conference/

09/29/2026

There's great crowd at the SWaM Certification Workshop this morning! Angela Barber, Business Service Manager, joined us from Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore).

What's great is you could be women-owned, minority-owned, OR a just a small business owner to get certified!

If you missed today's workshop, check out sbsd.virginia.gov to find out how you can get certified!

09/24/2026

Join us next week!
https://conta.cc/3QUOHw9

09/23/2026

You don't need to only be a Women Owned or Minority owned businesd to attend this workshop! You can be JUST a SMALL BUSINESS OWNER!

This is an in person event so sign up today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swam-certification-information-session-tickets-1997624544788

Ready to do business with Virginia?

Interested in becoming a state vendor or applying for SWaM Certification? Join the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in partnership with Franklin Southampton Economic Development/Franklin Business Center, for a free, in-person SWaM Certification Information Session.

You'll learn how to navigate Virginia's procurement process, what you'll need to complete your SWaM Certification application, the benefits of certification, and how to get started.

🗓 September 29, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 Franklin Business Center
601 North Mechanic Street, Franklin, VA

If you're ready to explore opportunities to do business with the Commonwealth, this session is a great place to start.

Register for this event and more at https://bit.ly/4d2cSRA

09/16/2026

Your SWaM Certification could be right around the corner!

Come out and learn what it takes to become certified!

Register Below ⬇

Ready to do business with Virginia?

Interested in becoming a state vendor or applying for SWaM Certification? Join the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in partnership with Franklin Southampton Economic Development/Franklin Business Center, for a free, in-person SWaM Certification Information Session.

You'll learn how to navigate Virginia's procurement process, what you'll need to complete your SWaM Certification application, the benefits of certification, and how to get started.

🗓 September 29, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 Franklin Business Center
601 North Mechanic Street, Franklin, VA

If you're ready to explore opportunities to do business with the Commonwealth, this session is a great place to start.

Register for this event and more at https://bit.ly/4d2cSRA

09/09/2026

There was an issue with registration, so please share and spread this to anyone you think is interested!

Plenty of seats available!

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09/01/2026

Ready to do business with Virginia?

Interested in becoming a state vendor or applying for SWaM Certification? Join the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in partnership with Franklin Southampton Economic Development/Franklin Business Center, for a free, in-person SWaM Certification Information Session.

You'll learn how to navigate Virginia's procurement process, what you'll need to complete your SWaM Certification application, the benefits of certification, and how to get started.

🗓 September 29, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 Franklin Business Center
601 North Mechanic Street, Franklin, VA

If you're ready to explore opportunities to do business with the Commonwealth, this session is a great place to start.

Register for this event and more at https://bit.ly/4d2cSRA

08/24/2026

There's still time to sign up with this FBC Client!

Learn how to become a Childcare Educator Operator (CEO) and open up your own small business!

Ready to launch your home-based child care business? Discover the pathway to becoming an Approved Childcare Educator Operator (CEO)!

08/14/2026

New Grant Opportunities, Entrepreneurs!

Check to see if you qualify!

Over the last two weeks, SBA has announced over $90 million in available funding to support small businesses in critical industries across the country.

The Trump SBA is committed to powering the Made in America comeback.

08/14/2026

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