There are several opportunities for Bedford Artisan Trail businesses and those considering joining the trail on March 11-12, 2014.

Agricultural associations, industry groups, community-based organizations and producer groups that seek to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops in Virginia are eligible to submit proposals for grants up to $50,000 per project.

The Virginia Tobacco Commission will hold an information session on how to apply for R&D grants on Friday, Feb. 28.

The Matrixx Group/Citadel Plastics has moved to a four-shift, 24/7 operation and has nine open positions to be filled immediately.

LiteSheet Solutions LLC will move its manufacturing operations immediately to Bedford County and invest up to $2 million over the next three years.

The Artisans Center of Virginia (ACV) celebrates the naming of the newest artisan trail in the Artisan Trail Network system, The Bedford Artisan Trail – Handcrafted and Homegrown in the Shadow of the Peaks of Otter.

The Bedford County Ag Board will hold an Ag Conference & Expo on Sat., March 15 at CVCC Bedford.

The Region 2000 Small Business Development Center offers one-on-one small business counseling at Central Virginia Community College, Bedford Campus once a month, free of charge.

Bedford County leaders put focus on Montvale Center for Commerce

“Barns of Bedford” 2014 Calendar Features the Artwork of 18 Bedford Students