Trent Smith is the executive director of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Franklinton is a very unique community, from the art scene, to the rapid development post-flood wall. Trent highlights the community's historic past and developing future while addressing where it's heading.

Timestamps:

0:00: Trent's Intro

1:03: How Trent found Franklinton & joined Franklinton Board of Trade

7:33: Our experiences moving to Franklinton

11:16: The biggest issues facing Franklinton

16:59: History of the Franklinton Board of Trade

20:17: What the Board of Trade does now

23:29: History of the flooding in Franklinton

27:13: The Franklinton Flood wall

28:26: Building pre-flood wall

29:52: Franklinton first major investments after flood wall

31:43: How Zone-In and LinkUS impact Franklinton

35:15: Grocery store?

40:20: Being the solution, getting involved, expectations

43:30: Looking ahead

48:55: What’s coming up with the Board of Trade

55:33: Hidden gems in Columbus

58:23: Best Italian Sub in Columbus (and possibly one of the best bars)

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