Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce
The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce has been a part of the Franklin-Southampton community since 1954. The Chamber provides a respected, unified voice for the business community. Connections are made through networking, legislative events, and educational and motivational seminars. The Chamber is engaged in a variety of programs and activities that strengthen businesses and improve the overall quality of life of the community.
Camp Regional Workforce Development Center
The Camp Workforce Development Center offers affordable programs to help you gain the industry credentials, professional licensing, or technologically advanced skills employers are seeking.
Contact our Workforce Career Coach to get started.
Career Coach, Lisha Wolfe – (757) 569-6048 or lwolfe@pdc.edu
Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center provides general information on how to start a business, business plan assistance, business information, business workshops, loan application assistance, business library access, and free confidential business counseling for existing business owners or those starting a business.
Ready to get started? Call us for more information at (757) 664-2592
Register for free business counseling!
Signup for a business class or workshop!
U.S. Small Business Administration
Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance to small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration assists primarily through its four programmatic functions: Access to Capital (Business Financing), Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical Assistance, and training), Government Contracting (Federal Procurement), and Advocacy (Voice for Small Business).
Franklin Southampton Community Development Department (Inspections/Zoning/Permits)
The Franklin Southampton Community Development Department provides planning, zoning, and permitting services for both the City of Franklin and Southampton County.