"We are very pleased to expand our Northwestern Mutual campus in Franklin.  City officials and staff members have handled our needs efficiently and effectively, and they have made us feel welcome in their City.  Many of our employees find this a convenient alternative to our downtown campus.  Our decision to expand in Franklin has worked well for us."  Edward J. Zore, President and CEO, Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual plans to double the size of its Franklin campus
and its Franklin employee base.  Read more

Development Process and Applications

    
*The information in the databases of available sites and buildings has been secured from sources believed to be reliable.  The City of Franklin makes no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information in the databases.  All information is subject to change without notice.

Welcome to Franklin, Wisconsin, where being open to business is an invitation to you and your company to join our growing community of 34,000.  

With its strategic location between Milwaukee and Chicago, Franklin offers convenient access to Interstate Freeways I-94, I-894, and I-43.  Franklin is also served by U.S. Highway 45, as well as Wisconsin State Highways 36, 100, and 241 (South 27th Street). 

Recognized among the "Top 100 Best Places to Live" by Money magazine, and designated as a "City of the Future", Franklin is home to Northwestern Mutual and the new Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Medical Center. 

The 425-acre Franklin Business Park provides a strong economic base, including Harley-Davidson and a variety of excellent companies. 

Franklin has three Tax Incremental Financing Districts, and is seeking companies to be part of the quality growth that is taking place within the City. 

Why not let us show you why Franklin is the premier location for your new business.      

Franklin is proud to be "home" to the following businesses:

Northwestern Mutual Harley-Davidson Motor Company Wheaton Franciscan Health Care Central Aquatics/All-Glass Aquarium Aurora Health Care Krones General Automotive Manufacturing Associated Surgical & Medical Specialists Baptista's Bakery Tuckaway Country Club

Wisconsin Energy/WE Energies Electronic Cable Specialists General ThermoDynamics/ThermaSys Vesta BD Medical Carma Laboratories Proteus Packaging Transpak Corporation Franklin Corporate Centre Rocore

"The support and cooperation we receive from the City of Franklin, and its close proximity to both Mitchell International Airport and the interstate highway system were driving factors in Harley-Davidson's decision to locate our state-of-the-art distribution center here.  Franklin is an ideal location and has been instrumental in allowing us to provide excellent service to our customers across the world."  Jim Ziemer, President and CEO, Harley-Davidson, Inc.