Franklin County NC Economic Development

09/04/2026

Time to raise your glasses🍻

09/03/2026

We’re growing our team! 🥪🌿

Grain & Vine is now hiring a Breakfast & Lunch Cook. We’re looking for someone friendly, reliable, hardworking, and experienced in a restaurant or food service setting.

If you love working in a fast-paced kitchen and being part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 5050 NC-56, Franklinton, NC 27525

09/02/2026

🍂 September is packed with things to do in Franklin County!

We’re excited to share the September edition of Discover Franklin County — your monthly visitor & community guide! 📅

Save the date for:

🍁 September 4 | First Fridays in Franklinton — Town of Franklinton
🍽️ September 13 | Dinner In The Meadow - Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund Grant Annual Event
🎶 September 18 | Friday Night on the Tar — Downtown Town of Louisburg
🎉 September 19 | Bunn Fun Day — Town of Bunn Community Events
🦙 September 19 | Alpaca My Wheel — Two Dachshund Farm
🎬 September 25 | Franklinton Movie Night — Town of Franklinton
🎵 September 25 | The JPAC at Louisburg College - Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center presents September: Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute — Louisburg College
🍷 September 26 | Wine in the Vines — Hunt Family Vineyards
🦙 September 26–27 | National Alpaca Farm Days — Hardly Farm LLC.
🍂 September 26 | Town of Youngsville Fall Festival & Car Show — Youngsville Academy

Whether you’re looking for live music, festivals, local food and wine, family fun or a chance to meet a few alpacas, there’s plenty to discover around Franklin County this September!

📌 Save this guide. Share it with a friend. Make some plans.

And keep following Visit Franklin County NC as we share more events, places to eat, shop, play and explore throughout the month.

📣 Have an event that visitors would enjoy? Send us a message so we can keep discovering what’s happening throughout Franklin County.

09/01/2026

Ready to land your next job? Join us on September 2nd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! In person interviews with Bobbees Bottling of Louisburg!

09/01/2026

Attention Business Owners! 📣

Do you have a new or expanding business?
The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is available to any for-profit business in Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren counties who has been turned down by a bank/lender for the full or partial amount requested.

The purpose of the loan program is to create or retain jobs in the region and help you succeed.

For more information, visit https://www.kerrtarcog.org/community-economic-development/revolving-loan-funds.

08/31/2026

The Franklinton Chamber of Commerce has their Business After Hours event THIS THURSDAY from 5:30 to 7 PM at Creeksea on Main! This is a free networking event that all are welcome to attend!

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

🍇 Did you know the largest vineyard in North Carolina is right here in Franklin County?

The Franklin County Economic Development team had a great time visiting Hunt Family Vineyards and learning more about this unique local operation!

With beautiful rows of vines stretching across the property, Hunt Family Vineyards is a great example of how agriculture, entrepreneurship, and tourism come together right here in Franklin County.

We love getting out into the community, learning the stories behind our local businesses, and seeing firsthand all the things that make Franklin County such a special place to start, grow, and do business.

Thank you to the Hunt Family Vineyards team for having us out!

P.S. don't forget to check out their 2nd Annual Wine in the Vines event on September 26!

08/24/2026

Franklin County Manufacturers: Looking for Skilled Workers?

NC State Industry Extension Services is hosting a FREE webinar focused on recruiting veterans for manufacturing careers and connecting employers with this valuable talent pool.

September 17, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM
Virtual | Free

Learn how veterans’ technical skills, leadership, discipline, and experience can translate into your workforce.

🔗 Register: https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/exploring-untapped-labor-pools-webinar-2/