Franklin County NC Economic Development

10/23/2026

The best mornings start local! ☕💙

This morning’s pick-me-up comes from BlueCollie Coffee in Downtown Louisburg!

At Franklin County Economic Development and Visit Franklin County NC, we believe supporting local businesses is one of the best investments we can make in our community. Every cup of coffee, purchase, and visit helps our small businesses grow and our local economy thrive.

Where’s your favorite local spot to start the morning? Let us know in the comments! 👇

10/19/2026

Meet the Team Behind Franklin County Economic Development!

We're excited to introduce the faces working to support local businesses, encourage investment, bringing tourism development awareness and help Franklin County continue to grow!

Alyssa Blair Zimmerman | Economic Development Specialist
Alyssa focuses on business recruitment, retention, expansion, and connecting businesses with the resources they need to succeed. With a background in downtown development, marketing, and public administration, she loves building relationships and helping businesses find opportunities in Franklin County.

☕ Fun Fact: Alyssa loves exploring local coffee shops and spending time with her husband and animals!

Angela Allen | Existing Industry & Tourism Development Manager
With over a decade of experience in tourism and destination marketing, Angela is passionate about supporting existing businesses, showcasing Franklin County's unique assets, and strengthening community partnerships.

🎶 Fun Fact: Angela loves exploring small towns, attending local festivals, and enjoying live music!

Together, we're here to help Franklin County businesses start, scale, and succeed! Whether you're opening a business, planning an expansion, or simply looking to connect, we'd love to hear from you!

🔗 Learn more about our team: https://discoverfranklincountync.com/

10/19/2026

Franklin County Economic had a great time visiting Hill Ridge Farms this past weekend. 🍂🎃

Hill Ridge Farms is a wonderful example of how agritourism supports our local economy, attracts visitors, and showcases the unique experiences Franklin County has to offer.

We are grateful to have businesses like Hill Ridge Farms that continue to invest in our community and make Franklin County a great place to live, work, and visit!

Also, if you're not following Visit Franklin County NC you're missing out on all the wonderful and exciting things there is to do in Franklin County!

10/14/2026

Outgrowing Your Current Space? There's Room to Grow in Franklin County!

Looking for more room to expand your business? Cascade Court in Youngsville, NC, offers brand-new industrial flex space designed for growing businesses, including small businesses ready to take the next step!

📍 Property Highlights:

2,000–12,000 SF of flexible space

Ideal for warehouse, light industrial, and office uses

Fully fenced and secured site with ample parking

Drive-in doors and trailer storage options

Convenient access to US HWY 1

Whether you're expanding operations or need a more functional space, Cascade Court offers the flexibility to grow right here in Franklin County!

🔗 Explore the property and leasing details:
https://www.lee-associates.com/properties/?propertyId=1613658-lease&address=25-35-Cascade-Court&officeId=4039

Start Here. Scale Here. Succeed Here.

10/12/2026

🏭 National Manufacturing Week 2026 Recap!

What a great week celebrating the manufacturers, makers, and producers who help drive Franklin County's economy!

Throughout the week, Franklin County Economic Development had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our local manufacturing community through several exciting activities:

Inspiring the Next Generation: Our Existing Industry & Tourism Development Manager, Angela Allen, participated in Novonesis' school tours, helping showcase the exciting career opportunities available in manufacturing right here in Franklin County.

Official Recognition: On October 5, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners recognized National Manufacturing Week with an official proclamation, highlighting the important role manufacturing plays in our local economy.

Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast: We wrapped up our celebrations with a successful breakfast on October 6, bringing together local manufacturers, business leaders, and industry partners for a morning of connection, conversation, and appreciation.

A special thank you to Louisburg College and First Citizens Bank for sponsoring our Manufacturer's Appreciation Breakfast and helping make this event such a success!

Most importantly, thank you to all of our Franklin County manufacturers for the investments you make, the jobs you create, and the contributions you bring to our community every day.

Manufacturing matters in Franklin County, and we're proud to celebrate the businesses and people behind it!

10/05/2026

🍂 Discover What’s Happening in Franklin County This October!

Fall is here, and October brings plenty of reasons to get out and explore Franklin County! From live music and performing arts to festivals, community celebrations, family fun and Halloween happenings, there’s something happening throughout the month.

Our October Tourism Newsletter highlights some of the events coming up across Franklin County, including performances at JPAC, live music, fall festivals, the Great Inflatable Race, trick-or-treating and Halloween celebrations.

📅 Take a look, make some plans and discover something new in Franklin County!
And remember — this is only a snapshot of what’s happening. We’ll continue adding events and activities throughout the month.

👉 For more events and the latest updates, visit our Facebook Events page:
https://www.facebook.com/VisitFranklinCountyNC/events

And check out link in the comments for clickable version!

Have an event that visitors would enjoy? Send the details to [email protected] so we can keep discovering and sharing what’s happening around Franklin County.

🍁 What are you looking forward to this October?

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Buell Street Pizza!! Franklin County Economic Development and Visit Franklin County NC enjoyed getting to come out and celebrate your opening!

Make sure to drop by for some delicious pizza!!

10/01/2026

We can't wait to see you there!

Business After Hours - Benchmark Community Bank is THIS EVENING from 5:30 to 7 PM! We look forward to seeing you there!

09/30/2026

☕️🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY, FRANKLIN COUNTY!

One day just wasn't enough for us — we're celebrating all week long!

Whether you're an iced coffee fan, a hot coffee loyalist, a latte lover or someone who just knows that the day doesn't officially begin until there's coffee involved, today is a great day to sip local and explore Franklin County.

Our Franklin County Coffee Passport takes you to eight participating local stops:
☕ The Stables Marketplace
☕ BlueCollie Coffee
☕ Southern Magnolia Coffee Company
☕ Packhouse Coffee Company
☕ Charron's Deli and Cafe
☕ The Vollmer Farm
☕ Curtsy's Café & Burger Bar
☕ Cafe Sol

Coffee Week continues through Oct. 3, so there's still time to pick up a passport, make your stops and earn entries for our locally donated grand prize basket.

Follow our Coffee Week Facebook Event for business spotlights and updates throughout the week:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1PUTRxhjmJ/

Now we want to know: What's your go-to coffee order? ☕️👇