Further development of Phase 2 in the New London Business and Technology Center (Bedford, VA)—The Bedford County Office of Economic Development is excited to announce the award of $1,500,000 from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP). According to Bedford County Director of Economic Development Pam Armstrong, the funds, which require a match, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · August 1, 2024 Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Megan Lucas CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer Email: meganlucas@lynchburgregion.org Bedford County Office of Economic Development Pam Armstrong Director of Economic Development Email: parmstrong@bedfordcountyva.gov Phone: 540-587-5670 Solarix Dakota Forgione Controller & Chief Relationship Officer Email: dakota@solarix.group Phone: 757-544-6757 Solarix to invest $63 million in […]

For immediate release: July 1, 2024 Contact: Pam Armstrong, Director, Economic Development, parmstrong@bedfordcountyva.gov, (540) 587-5670 (Bedford, VA)—The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has established a $30,000 incentive fund program for childcare providers in Bedford County. A total of $30,000 is available and may be divided among qualified applicants. The matching grant offers up to […]

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March 11, 2024 Don Gardner, DVM, Vice Chair Bedford Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board The 2023/24 Coyote Lottery came to a close on February 29, 2024 with 143 coyotes killed in an effort to manage the population. Each coyote killed counted as an entry to win a grand prize of $1,000. This year, Mr. Josh […]

Join other business owners as they hear from longtime computer guru, Robert Turcotte with Entre Computer Systems speak about the robust technology which is scary AND amazing. When: Thursday, March 7, 2024 8:30 – 10 a.m. Where: Bedford Central Library, Bedford Room, 321 N. Bridge Street in Bedford Seating is limited, so please register as […]

February 28, 2024 Nearly 60 Advanced Placement (AP) Government students, from all three public high schools, were treated to a very special Bedford ONE Tour. This tour was strategically designed to highlight some of the local government services the county is responsible for providing its citizens. The day began with an official welcome from County […]

Originally published  by Wendy White on NCBA News. ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2024) – Producers, students and advocates were recognized as the best of the beef industry through a variety of scholarship and award programs during CattleCon24, held Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Orlando. 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners The Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP), […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2023 Contact: Pam Armstrong, Director, Economic Development, parmstrong@bedfordcountyva.gov, (540) 587-5670 Clint Seckman, President, Parkland Direct clintseckman@parklandirect.com Parkland Direct to expand operations in Bedford County Company will expand capacity and invest more than $10 million and add 41 new jobs  Bedford, Virginia – The Bedford County Office of Economic Development, in […]

The Bedford County Office of Economic Development and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a business roundtable focusing on workforce initiatives. Join us on Thursday, August 24 from 8:30-10AM at the Bedford Area Welcome Center for a discussion featuring Virginia Career Works and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. Coffee and light […]