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Franklin County

Being home of Smith Mountain Lake, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Philpott Reservoir, Franklin County has always been one of Virginia’s classic  vacation destinations.  Thanks to its high quality workforce, tremendous natural resources, low costs of living, and great access to the mid-Atlantic markets, Franklin County is not only a great place to vacation, but also a great place to run a successful enterprise .

The County of Franklin offers tremendous opportunities for businesses that are focused on a high quality workforce, and excellent quality of life, and a pro-business environment that empowers entrepreneurship.  The Department of Commerce and Leisure Services is available to assist businesses that seek to expand or develop new facilities in our community. 

Franklin County is committed to working in partnership with the Town of Rocky Mount, Franklin County and Smith Mountain Lake Chambers of Commerce, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Franklin County Industrial Development Authority, and the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership to build a diverse and dynamic economic base in our community.

Economic Development Principles

The citizens of Franklin County care a great deal about their community.  This is evident in the investments of time, money, and energy that our residents place into the many non-profit and community related activities that occur here during a calendar year.  The Department of Commerce and Leisure Services was created to mirror this community character.  We recognize that truly successful businesses and communities recognize the correlation between the quality of life for residents and the quality of the local economy.  The Department of Commerce and Leisure Services manages the County’s Economic Development, Parks & Recreation, and Tourism programs as we seek to expand upon our attributes to create the best community in Virginia for families and businesses.

Incentives

Franklin County is committed to maintaining a competitive position regionally to recruit and retain growing businesses.  Various state and local incentive programs may be available to businesses that expand or locate in Franklin County. For more information on incentive programs that are available to businesses in our community, please contact the Department of Commerce and Leisure Services.