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FSEDI is Looking for a Tourism Director
Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc.(FSEDI) – Tourism Director Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. (FSEDI), the economic development agency for the City of Franklin and Southampton County, Virginia, is searching for a Tourism...
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Four New Businesses Coming to Franklin
There’s going to be new businesses lining Amory Drive: a new car wash, coffee, oil change, and cook out! Read what the Tidewater News says here.
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UPDATE: Fieldprint Fingerprinting at FBC… 613 Served
As the only agency in Franklin Southampton offering fingerprinting, we have successfully served 613 clients with private, secure services as of June 30th, and $1969.50 raised for our special projects fund! Since going...
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Franklin-Based U-LAUNCH: Childhood Development Homes Expands Virginia’s Childcare Workforce
Through Innovative Apprenticeship and Home-Based Infrastructure “Virginia-based organization redefines early childhood education by integrating workforce development, entrepreneurship, and regulated Approved Childhood Development Home systems.” FRANKLIN, Va. — May 12, 2026 —...
Read More UPDATE: FBC Client Vision Tours Expands Services
It started as bringing a much-needed service back to Franklin and connected to the greater Hampton Roads region, and now Vision Tours LLC has grown its reach along the Mid-Atlantic region, as far...
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National Small Business Appreciation Week Brewing Up Business
Celebrate the SBA’s National Small Business Week (May 3-9) at a breakfast and networking event! Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. has partnered with the Franklin Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Brewing Up...
Pinecrest Timber Opens New Location
Pinecrest Timber, a family-owned company that provides trucking for the logging industry, held a ribbon-cutting at their new facility on April 17. Owned by Michael Everett, the company reclaimed land from a former...
FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON GATHERS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK
The spirit of entrepreneurship was on full display on Friday, May 2nd as Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. (FSEDI) and the Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce joined forces to host a special event...