Thursday, May 25, 2006: YOUNGSVILLE - New buildings offer an availability of flex space for a broad range of industries in Franklin County. Construction is nearing completion on three new buildings located in Youngsville. The Looper building has ten bays with 2,240 square feet each available for a total of 22,400 new square feet of commercial space. The Lloyd building has several units with up to 2000 square feet each with an additional unit that has up to 720 square feet of furnished office space with a warehouse. The third building is located on US #l North at the entrance to the Industrial Park. This building will house Steven Hayes Construction and a local Fonville-Morrisey Real Estate office.

"Franklin County's proximity to the Research Triangle makes Franklin County an ideal location for businesses, "commented Ronnie Goswick, Director of Economic Development in Franklin County. "With the combination of compelling land prices and easy access to the RTP, more and more businesses are choosing to locate in Franklin County. "

For more information on available flex space or other space within Franklin County, contact the Franklin County Economic Development office at: 919-554-1863.

Media Contacts
Michael Brown, Louisburg Branch Manager, Employment Security Commission
252-496-6251 (phone)
Richie W. Duncan, Existing Industry Coordinator
Franklin County EDC
919-554-1863 (phone)
919-554-1781 (fax)
rduncan@franklincountync.us