Businesses and area community leaders had the opportunity to hear from County and Town of Bedford enthusiasts to learn about projects they are working on to move Bedford forward to help attract new investments during a recent roundtable meeting.
The Bedford One Program is in its fifth year of success with more than 1,000 students and nearly 50 companies participating. This program links high school students with area businesses based on their career interests with planned tours and opportunities for internships. Bedford One is a partnership between the Bedford County Office of Economic Development,
Congratulations to the Bedford County Public Schools on receiving the 2013 Creating Excellence Secondary Business and Industry Partnership Award from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education for the Career Internship Program on June 13, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia. See full news release here.
The New London Cannery is open to the public for the growing and preserving season and you don’t have to be a Bedford County resident to utilize this facility. For more than 50 years Bedford County has operated a community cannery for the benefit of gardeners who want to preserve their harvest. The cannery is
Governor Bob McDonnell has declared June 3 – 7, 2013 as Business Appreciation Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia.


