Franklin County, located in the northwest corner of Alabama, offers dramatic cost and time savings because of it's central location. It is within a single days drive to two thirds of the US consumer market. This equates to low transportation costs to key markets as well as quick delivery time. It is positioned at the heart of the fastest growing region in the United States and the fourth largest economy in the world. In recent years, the Southern United States has accounted for 45 percent of all job growth in the country. As a site for business and industry Franklin County has significant advantages. Come and see why world-class companies such as GoldKist, Distinctive Design, Tiffin Motorhomes, Clark Pulley and Sunshine Mills decided Franklin County was the best choice for their major expansions and operations. Take a closer look and discover what makes Franklin County such a great place to operate a business.

I would like to thank each community and the county as a whole for contributing to the Franklin County Development Authority over the last three years. We have had many successes to include Industrial Laminating and Style Crest. This represents over $10 Million in capital investment and well over 600 new jobs. The County, too, has had many expansions.

All of these accomplishments would have been much more difficult were it not for people wanting Franklin County to grow and prosper. While we are mindful of the jobs and industry we must protect, we must continue to strive to diversify our economy and provide jobs for people that want to work. That is why I thank you for your past participation and ask that you continue contributing to the Franklin County Development Authority.