Round 7 of STARTUP Franklin Southampton Is Just Around the Corner!
Get ready for an exciting opportunity! The 2025 STARTUP Franklin Southampton event is just around the corner, launching on Monday, January 6th. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to establish a new, for-profit, brick-and-mortar business in the City of Franklin or Southampton County, this is your chance!
Key Details:
- Application Period: January 6th to January 27th
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on January 27th.
- Where to Apply: Visit the FSEDI website at fsediva.com.
Since its inception in 2017, STARTUP Franklin Southampton has been a game-changer for local entrepreneurs. Originally part of the STARTUP Downtown Franklin initiative, it expanded to encompass Southampton County after receiving a grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. This program has successfully funded 12 thriving businesses, all still operational today, and has garnered prestigious awards like the 2020 Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council and the 2022 Community Economic Development Award from VEDA.
STARTUP Franklin Southampton provides financial assistance and equips entrepreneurs with essential business training. It plays a vital role in fostering commercial development and enhancing local retail diversity, making our communities vibrant places to live and work. The program encourages community involvement and offers a low-cost pathway to business development through its pitch competition, which awards prize money while also funding valuable instructional resources.
Join us in revitalizing our main streets and filling vacant storefronts! Whether you’re looking to launch a new venture or simply want to learn more about entrepreneurship in our area, STARTUP Franklin Southampton is here to support you every step of the way.
Don’t miss out—Mark Your Calendars for January 6th!