Restoring Beauty, Purpose in Franklin, Indiana
Our not-for-profit organization supports and encourages investment in core areas of the historic downtown and main corridors of our Central Indiana city. We incentivize the rehabilitation of existing, often historically relevant, structures to a higher standard.
Our programs are designed to
- attract start-up businesses
- support existing businesses
- revitalize residences
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LEADERSHIP
Board
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David Bedwell
President, Economic Development Commission Appointment
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Tina Gross
Vice President, At Large Appointment
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Lisa Jones
Treasurer, Mayoral Appointment
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Amy Richardson
Secretary, City Council Appointment
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Amanda Ott
Redevelopment Commission Appointment
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Dustin Royer
At Large Appointment
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Amy Haacker
Mayoral Appointment
Calendars
The Franklin Development Corporation Board conducts bi-monthly public meetings at 9 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
LOCATION
Franklin City Hall
70 East Monroe Street
Franklin, Indiana 46131
DATES
February 26, 2025
April 23, 2025
June 25, 2025
August 27, 2025
October 22, 2025
December 10, 2024*
* Indicates a variation from the regular monthly meeting date.
The Franklin Development Corporation Loan and Grant Committee meets bi-monthly at 3 p.m.
LOCATION
Third Floor
Franklin City Hall
70 East Monroe Street
Franklin Indiana 46131
DATES
February 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
June 18, 2025
August 20, 2025
October 15, 2025
December 3, 2025*
* Indicates a variation from the regular monthly meeting date.
The Design Committee leads site visits on a bi-monthly basis from 3 to 5 p.m. The Design Committee will schedule a specific time to meet on-site with potential applicants to review the project's scope.
DATES
February 11, 2025
April 8. 2025
June 10, 2025
August 12, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 11, 2025
Applications are due by 4 p.m. on the dates listed below. Applications should be submitted to:
DATES
January 31, 2025
April 4, 2025
May 30, 2025
August 1, 2025
October 3, 2025
November 7, 2025
Property Recovery Task Force meets at 9 a.m. at Main & Madison (upstairs) on the first Wednesday of each month.
Awareness Committee meets at 9 a.m. at Main and Madison (upstairs) on the third Thursday of every other month.
Finance Committee meets as needed for the budget, tax return, and audit.
Board Meetings
November 21, 2019
August 15, 2019
June 27, 2019
April 2, 2019
January 24, 2019