Virginia Career Works can provide funding assistance for businesses to upgrade the skills of their current employees and enhance their expertise — making your business more competitive and profitable. Eligible Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing Emerging Tech and Information Technology Healthcare and Life Science Food and Beverage Processing Industries support above sectors Funds can be used

Online survey will determine direction of major innovation strategy for region.

~ Custom Truck One Source to invest $2.6 million in expansion, creating 61 new jobs ~

Blue Ridge Optics, an industry leader in laser optics and thin film coatings, will expand its business in Bedford County.

The Office of Economic Development is airing a TV commercial on WFXR all December long to remind Bedford County citizens to shop local this holiday season.

Congratulations to local FFA students. Five students from Bedford County Public Schools won at the state level for Veterinary Science and/or Tractor Troubleshooting at the Virginia FFA State Competition. Each winner was recognized by the Bedford County Ag Board at its November meeting. Pictured here with Jeff Powers, Chairman of the Bedford County Ag Board,

Today is opening day of the Bedford County Coyote Lottery. From October 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020 you can help manage the over-population of coyotes by participating in the lottery. How to enter: Kill the coyote (follow state hunting guidelines). More than one kill allowed. Each kill qualifies and no limit to the number

All fourth graders in Bedford County Public Schools visited the Bedford County Fair today as part of their curriculum to learn about agriculture and environmental sciences. The students learned about soil and water conservation; fish farming; cattle, horses, and sheep; the chicken gestation process; and how to identify animal track marks, among other important agri-science

The bottle machine manufacturer will lease a 22,000 square foot space on Venture Drive in Forest and plans to invest $650,000 and add four new jobs over the next three years.

This year’s fair is bigger and better than ever as Bedford celebrates “Where Farm Meets Fun”