The grants, at $5,000 each, will be provided to eligible small businesses on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, September 18, 2020, or until the funds are depleted.

More than 40 from companies around the County participated.

Leadership, Integrity of Character, and Service among qualifications

Partnership with local workforce development system provides money for out-of-work individuals to take college classes to train for new career.

The Bedford County EDA is providing up to $300 in grants to local companies for PPE and cleaning supplies due to COVID-19.

The Forest Farmers Market is celebrating its 10th season of operation this year, following a surprising turnout of compliant customers in its first few weekends...

Bedford County Office of Economic Development and EDA worked with the Dept. of Fire and Rescue to assist a dozen manufacturers and public-facing service industries in obtaining a supply of PPE.

Forest Farmers Market opened on Saturday, April 25, and the Bedford Farmers Market opens Friday, May 1.

Company has received a large order to provide automation for a production line which will manufacture components used within ventilators.

The Fund is providing $5,000 in short-term relief to employers in certain zip codes across the United States, including chambers of commerce.