At Franklin County’s Economic Development Department, we are your ultimate partner for business growth. We offer a dynamic suite of confidential, complimentary services designed to accelerate businesses ready to relocate or expand. Whether you are an existing powerhouse poised to scale new heights, an international company seeking new market opportunities, a small business, a new start-up, or an existing agricultural business, we are here to fast-track your success. Let us streamline your expansion plans and unlock the potential that awaits you in Franklin County, NC.

Our services include:
- Site Selection: Assistance in finding
available land and buildings. - Site Tours: Personal walkthroughs of potential locations.
- Confidential Project Management:
Support from start to finish. - Business Relocation Assistance: Aid with relocation services for global companies.
- Export and Import Support: Guidance on Financing, Export Marketing Plans, U.S. Customs Rules & Regulations, and Shipping.
- Incentives: Information on both local and statewide incentives for doing business in Franklin County.
- Zoning & Permitting Information:
Comprehensive details on local regulations. - Workforce Training
- Utilities & Connectivity: Information on all the connectivity and utility needs for your business.
- Starting a Business
- SBTDC Start Up Guide
- SCORE Deluxe Startup Business Plan Template
- SCORE OnDeck Business Plan Template Existing Business
- Triangle Food Makers Food Halls and Industrial Kitchens
- Financial Projections Spreadsheet
- Personal Financial Statement
- SBA National Resource-Guide
- SBTDC Capital Opportunities Guide
- SBTDC Guide to Selling a Small Business
- The Ultimate Guide for Veteran Owned Small Businesses
- Transportation: A breakdown of Franklin County’s unmatched access to major markets.
- Key Introductions: Connections to local and state officials, business leaders, educational institutions, real estate developers, and workforce training partners.