S.W. Rawls, Inc., located in Franklin, VA,  has been in business for over 100 years.  They provide products and services that include petroleum distribution, HVAC, and convenience stores/gas stations.  S.W. Rawls servies businesses, residences, and agricultural businesses.   Through the flood and the downsizing of International Paper, they have persevered and remain a strong company due to their excellent management and dedicated, loyal employees.

Smart Beginnings Western Tidewater collaborates with business and community stakeholders in supporting early care and education in Western Tidewater enabling every child to enter kindergarten healthy and fully ready to learn. 

Southside Fire Extinguisher, located in Franklin, has been serving the Western Tidewater area for over 25 years.  Southside Fire Extinguisher provides everything from fire extinguisher inspection and repair to fire and sprinkler system installations.

Spring Lake Bottled Water is a locally owned and operated company which services all of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Spring Lake's product line includes spring water and distilled water delivered in 3-gallon or 5-gallon returnable bottles as well as 12 ounce, 16.9 ounce, 20 ounce and 1 liter sport bottles delivered by the case.  They also offer office coffee service and water filtration equipment.

Surry County, Virginia one of the oldest regions settled in the New World lies only a brief ferry ride from Jamestown. Surry's attractions not only span three centuries of history, but also includes 20th century Surry Nuclear Power Station and Information Center as well as the environmental Hog Island wildlife management area. In addition to the public attractions, 16 privately occupied structures in Surry are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today's Surry County provides a montage of rolling farmlands, blossoming woods, water-front panoramas and quaint lifestyles. For history lovers, Surry is a wealth of stately old homes and plantations. For adventurers, there are footpaths through the woods, boating, off- road trails, hunting and fishing. For active recreation there are scenic picnic areas, a swimming pool and a beach at Chippokes State Park. The Surry County Department of Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of activities including youth sports and an active seniors program. For food lovers, Surry serves up the quintessence of Southern cuisine, world famous smoke cured hams and home-grown peanuts. From the delightful ferry ride across the James River to the warmth and hospitality of the folks in Surry County, you are in for a unique and very memorable experience.