Franklin Southampton Economic Development

Franklin Southampton Economic Development City of Franklin and Southampton County are a rapidly developing region with an exceptional quality of life and work environment.

Our Mission
“Diversify the economy, creating high quality jobs, and provide a future for the families and youth of Franklin and Southampton.”

Our Goals
Market the community’s assets to diversify the economy, attract new businesses with capital investment and opportunities for job creation. Providing technical and business assistance to existing firms so they will expand their current business wit

h new capital investments and jobs. Develop programs that will enhance the community’s ability to foster small business growth and further develop a business climate for entrepreneurs to effectively create quality local jobs. Create an atmosphere to foster tourism development that will take advantage of the community’s existing natural and historic assets, and business opportunities for new destination oriented attractions for outside investors.

06/02/2026
06/02/2026

Congrats to Franklin High School for re-opening your greenhouse, a revitalized endeavor for hands-on-learning!

Have you schedule's yours yet?Help us reach their 18 pint goal!To schedule an appointment:
06/01/2026

Have you schedule's yours yet?

Help us reach their 18 pint goal!

To schedule an appointment:

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

This weeks WINDSday features Belmont Peanuts! They're such a fantastic group and a great place to stop on your travels t...
05/28/2026

This weeks WINDSday features Belmont Peanuts! They're such a fantastic group and a great place to stop on your travels to or from I-95.

Read more in this week’s edition of “It’s WINDSday!” https://conta.cc/4duzURO

05/28/2026

A current mayor. A former mayor. And the mayor before that.
Sitting together, sharing a meal, and working toward the same goal.
In Franklin, Paul Kaplan, Frank Rabil, and Bobby Cutchins represent something you don’t always see. Continuity, collaboration, and a shared belief in their city.
Add in businesses like Hub’s Peanuts and a growing community, and there’s real momentum in Western Tidewater.

Read more in this week’s edition of “It’s WINDSday!” https://conta.cc/4cOgRBK

ICYMI...Check out what Courtland is doing! We're so excited to see them grow.
05/27/2026

ICYMI...

Check out what Courtland is doing! We're so excited to see them grow.

Courtland joins Virginia Main Street’s Exploring Main Street program, gaining training, resources and support to advance downtown revitalization and small busin...

Congratulations! This is such great news and wonderful recognition for the community and the hard workers that put it to...
05/26/2026

Congratulations! This is such great news and wonderful recognition for the community and the hard workers that put it together.

Address

601 N Mechanic Street Ste 300
Franklin, VA
23851

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17575621958

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