CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2025) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office and Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for Franklin Water Treatment at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2025. The event will be held at 9295 Piper Road, Suite 101, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
Bob White, CEO of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, will serve as emcee. The program will feature remarks from David Leathers and Kay Tracy, followed by the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Guests are invited to stay for lunch catered by Beef O'Brady's and guided tours of the new facility.
Franklin Water Treatment sells and assembles water treatment systems and products for the licensed plumbers, well drillers, and water dealer markets. The company’s Punta Gorda expansion highlights continued investment and innovation in Charlotte County’s manufacturing and clean-technology sectors.
"We’re proud to celebrate Franklin Water Treatment’s continued success here in Charlotte County,” said Kay Tracy, director of the Charlotte County Economic Development Office. “Companies like Franklin strengthen our local business community and reflect the innovative spirit that drives Charlotte County’s economy."
The event is open to the public. RSVP through the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce at https://tinyurl.com/2zzwjsnk.
For information, contact Maria Vastola at 941-764-9492 or Maria.Vastola@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
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