“I look forward to working alongside the administrative team, department leaders, Board of Supervisors and many others to bring Bedford County’s communication strategies to the next level.

Welcome to the two newest members of the Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA). Vicki Gardner, District 2, was sworn in on January xx, 2020 and Jimmy Robertson, District 6, was sworn in on January 28. Mrs. Gardner is the former President of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Robertson is President/Owner of Robertson

Brings more than 20 years of public sector education and real estate experience

Interested businesses should submit their application to the Office of Economic Development for review by February 4, 2022.

Ethan Tanner has lived in Bedford County his entire life. Born and raised in Big Island, he lives on the land his great-grandfather purchased back in 1910. The farm is a designated “Century Farm” meaning it’s been used for agricultural purposes for 100 years. Ethan raises registered angus beef cattle on the farm for seed

Body Camp Elementary School and the former Montvale Elementary School available for sale or lease.

The Bedford County Fair, which was scheduled for October 15-17, is postponed until further notice.

We are exploring the current situation from a workforce perspective and need the community’s involvement by participating in a short survey.

County Administrator Robert Hiss is pleased to announce a familiar person in Bedford County, Pam Bailey, as the new Economic Development Director. 

There are only 15 slots available, and business need to apply for the program by September 30 in order to be considered. This program is NOT for start ups.