About Franklin County
Franklin County is located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Southwest Virginia and is considered a part of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. Visitors can enjoy many attractions and activities such as lodging, shopping, dining, trails, recreation, wineries and breweries, music, agriculture and art. Popular sites of interest in Franklin County include Smith Mountain Lake, Philpott Lake, Chaos Mountain Brewing Co, Sunken City Brewery, Brooks Mill Winery, Smith Mountain Lake Winery, Smith Mountain Lake Farm Alpacas and much more. Franklin County also hosts festivals including the annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival.
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Opportunity Appalachia Awards 16 projects
Opportunity Appalachia today announced selection of 16 projects to participate in a program to bring jobs, business support, and investment to Central Appalachia. The selected projects propose to create over 1,800 jobs and attract over $365 million in financing to...
COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
As we collectively navigate the uncertainty of the recent health crisis, Opportunity SWVA is committed to supporting our Southwest Virginia startups and small businesses during this time. This situation is fluid and changes day by day. We have compiled a list of...
Opportunity Appalachia Recognized as a Leading Opportunity Zone Catalyst in New National List
The Forbes OZ 20: Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts, a partnership between the Sorenson Impact Center and Forbes, have today (December 12, 2019) announced a new list recognizing community organizations and OZ Funds that are committed to achieving equitable economic...