Franklin County, Virginia

We had a great night last night at The Franklin Center, learning about all things marketing with some of our amazing businesses in Franklin County, Virginia! Thank you to Jeff Robertson, Advisor with the Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC, for sharing tips and tricks for this new marketing era. We loved having Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies, Agenacare Urgent Care, Lakeside Tire, Mindful Light Photography, Southlake Spa & Salt Room, Three Graces Farm & Florals, The Magnolia Closet, Virginia Autism Project and more join us! We are excited to watch these businesses tell their stories!

Don’t miss out on our FREE Business Marketing Workshop happening next Monday, October 28, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Franklin Center! Ready to learn how to adapt to today’s ever-changing marketing landscape? Gen Z has brought new strategies to the table, and we’ve got Jeff Robertson from the Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC ready to share how you can evolve your approach to attract and retain customers. It’s time to rethink your marketing funnel and leverage tools that will drive results. Don’t wait—register today! tinyurl.com/2bd86k8w

Congratulations to the Patrick & Henry Community College students who recently graduated from the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program! 🎉 We’ve loved having them at the Franklin Center over the past eight weeks and can't wait to see the amazing things they will achieve in the future! #FranklinCenter #ANaturalSettingforOpportunity #WorkforceDevelopment #Healthcare

Congratulations to Capps Home Building Center, headquartered in Franklin County, Virginia, on being selected as the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Regional Business of the Year! Family-owned and operated, they have served Franklin County and the broader region for over 45 years! Several other Franklin County businesses were nominated for awards, including Virginia Furniture Market, Ferrum College, Bower Heating & Air Conditioning, and Center Stage Catering, Inc. In addition, Eric Sichau, President & CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, left the group with a call to action to shop small and local for the holidays and mentioned other Franklin County businesses, including Daylight Donuts, JP's Leatherworks, Jo & Co Jewelers, Rock Outdoors, The Crooked Road & Co, KC Farms Meats, Gracefully Rooted, Melvin's Farm to Fork, and Holly Jo's Creekside Grill. These are just a few of the many incredible small businesses that exist throughout Franklin County. From every corner of the county, our small businesses are making an impact every day!

Hey Franklin County, Virginia businesses! Join us for a FREE Business Marketing Workshop at The Franklin Center on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! The marketing funnel as we know it is DEAD! Gen Z is rewriting the rules with new strategies and showing up differently to our brands. Join Jeff Robertson, a Small Business Advisor at the Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC, to learn about the new infinite loop and how to thrive in this evolving landscape! Pre-registration is required! tinyurl.com/2bd86k8w #FranklinCountyVA #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingWorkshop #BusinessInnovation #FranklinCenterVA #Entrepreneurship

Supervisor Nick Mitchell and our Economic Development team were thrilled to attend the Virginia Business Roundtable for Early Education, hosted by the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and Ready Region West, at the Essig Recreation Center right here in Franklin County, Virginia. We joined economic developers, employers, and stakeholders from across the region to discuss how childcare serves as a crucial workforce facilitator and economic driver. A highlight of the event was the feature on Franklin County YMCA Preschool. We had the opportunity to tour their outstanding facility and see firsthand the impact they’re making in our community! #ANaturalSettingforOpportunity #FranklinCountyVA #Childcare #EconDev

In Franklin County, Virginia, we are proud of the strategic investments that have been made in Summit View, our premier business park. This summer, we marked a significant milestone with the introduction of natural gas on-site for the first time. Paul Nester, President and CEO of Roanoke Gas Company, stated, "We believe there's nowhere else in this region - and I actually believe really in the Eastern United States, and possibly the Western United States, too, but certainly in the Eastern - that has as much gas availability as Summit View." A big thank you to Matt Busse and Cardinal News for highlighting this exciting development at Summit View Business Park! #ANaturalSettingForOpportunity #FranklinCountyVA #SummitView #EconDev

We are proud to see so many Franklin County, Virginia businesses as finalist for the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Small Business Celebration and Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to Capps Home Building Center, Virginia Furniture Market, Ferrum College, and Center Stage Catering! 👏🏼

We love seeing our educational partners work together! Today, Patrick & Henry Community College and Ferrum College entered into an articulation agreement that will allow students to graduate from P&HCC with their associate degree, smoothly transition to Ferrum in business management or social work majors, and obtain their bachelor's degree within two years. Additionally, eligible students will benefit from the Panther Promise program, which provides tuition benefits.

Our Economic Development team had a great evening with Supervisor Quinn and the Union Hall Working Group discussing economic development in Franklin County! We value the chance to connect with the community, share our initiatives, and gather feedback. Thanks to the Union Hall Working Group for the invitation and all their efforts!