Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. (FSEDI) was incorporated in August of 2005 as an economic development organization to serve the residents of the City of Franklin and Southampton County. Over the past twelve years Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. has made great strides in putting together an effective economic development organization addressing our core economic development mission and goals for the community. Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc. focuses on four main areas including the retention of existing industry, business attraction, entrepreneurship and tourism.