Expect the opportunity and convenience of urban life without the distractions of metropolitan living. Franklin County allows you and your business to flourish in a small-town environment. Our towns and villages provide a setting that allows you to focus on what's important in your life - your family, your business and your future.
- Workforce Training Assistance
- Extensive Transportation Infrastructure
- Financial Incentives
- Excellent Healthcare
- Educational Opportunity
- Low Crime Rate
FREDCO
202 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
ph. 618.435.4000
fx. 618.435.2020
Welcome to an outstanding quality of life. Welcome to a modern transportation network that gives you access to many of the nation's largest population centers. Welcome to the low cost of operating your business. Welcome to an educational system that stresses life-long learning.
We realize business does not invest in real estate and raw materials alone. The most critical resource in any business is people.
And, it's the people of Franklin County that look forward to rolling out the red carpet for you as you begin to explore our community and consider our slice of Southern Illinois for your business enterprise.
The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation is here to assist you as you develop your future business success. All of our economic development tools are available to you - beginning with the resources that you will find here.
Welcome!