The Franklin County Regional Economic Development Corporation partners with city, area, state, and federal efforts to maximize the opportunities for business growth and economic development.

The FREDCO mission is simple, yet complex: enable Franklin County to compete in the global economy.

FREDCO has seven goals:

• market economic development programs and services.
• facilitate the location, expansion, and retention of business investment within Franklin County.
• assist businesses with exporting products to national and international markets.
• work with business community to facilitate expansion, creation, and relocation.
• assist local communities in the development of infrastructure needed to attract industry.
• provide information and referrals for economic development and employment.
• aid in securing financial assistance from local, state, and federal sources.