Palm Tree Inn is a brand new lodging facility located on US-58 in Courtland, Virginia, a short drive from the City of Franklin. The motel includes satellite TV, wireless internet, and continental breakfast.

Phinn's Oyster Bar and Fresh Market is a bar and restaurant in Historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia. Phinn is an acronym of Pace House Inn and is the name of both the restaurant and The Pace House's spokesman, Phinn the dog. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed down before the website was launched and business was consolidated to The Pace House Inn.

Founded in December 2007, Power Aides, LLC is a privately-held business support services firm located in southeastern Virginia that provides customized professional, administrative and management support solutions to meet the varied service needs of today’s 21st-century driven business environments. 

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.