Important links and phone numbers for small businesses amid COVID-19.

Small Business Administration (SBA) applications are now open businesses for the Economic Injury Disaster (EID) Loan program.  

Bedford County has officially issued a State of Emergency and declaration of a local disaster. 

The following contains pertinent information and resources we complied from these sources.

Elba Butcher Shoppe will open at 212 E. Washington St. in the former Vista Food grocery store in Bedford this Spring.

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.

Make your voice heard and provide VDOT with input on long range transportation improvements in Bedford County (road improvements, adding sidewalks, bike lanes, etc...) Take the survey here.