Businesses encouraged to work together to promote local economy

The grassroots, community-driven movement, Venture Local Franklin (VLF), held a community forum last Thursday to share data compiled from community stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce, Franklin TDA and Franklin Main Street Program to determine what each organization does and their separate mission statements, funding sources, current goals and overall vision for Franklin and Macon County.

VLF is geared toward promoting positive and sustainable community advancement. As a citizen-maintained movement, they value inclusivity and participation that is action- based and outcome-focused. The group works to collaboratively strengthen the local economy by utilizing the area's natural resources to establish common goals, nurture entrepreneurial ventures and drive innovation with the goal of moving Franklin forward.

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The Macon County News was “throned” on Tuesday morning. Betsey Gooder and staff were greeted by a purple potty on their front door step.

The "Purple Potty" fundraiser is being sponsored by Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Youth to benefit World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine and CareNet in Franklin. So far, the fundraiser has raised around $900.

The youth at Pleasant Hill started the fundraiser to help reduce hunger in the U.S. and around the world.

The Franklin Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Joe Collins welcomes Burkes Outlet to the Franklin business community recently with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Burkes Outlet is growing in Franklin NC with the opening of its newest store in the Franklin Plaza. The new 21,500 square foot store is located at 225 Franklin Plaza Drive, Franklin.

The new store includes top name brands in all apparel categories, family footwear, and home selections which includes domestics, housewares and home décor.