Why locate, live and grow in Franklin County?

Franklin County is Ohio’s 2nd largest county, and is ranked 16th in the nation as one of the ‘Top Large Counties for Recruitment and Attraction for 2007’ by Expansion Management magazine.  Ohio’s only county to receive this honor.  Franklin County was established in 1803, and named after renowned Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin.

Thriving, progressive, accessible and diverse.  Franklin County is home to several major corporations, successful small businesses, non-profit organizations, and higher education institutions.  With an available workforce, and cultural amenities abound, it’s no secret that Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Midwest.

Whether seeking to launch a new business, relocate or expand in one of the nation’s top counties for recruitment and attraction, Franklin County’s Economic Development Division is here to help you.  We are committed to working proactively to ensure your success.  Franklin County prides itself on forging partnerships to retain and expand local businesses.

Franklin County services 17 townships, 12 cities and 12 villages. Our economic development efforts are concentrated in the unincorporated areas defined in our area of service map.