FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2025

Contact: Pam Armstrong, Economic Development Director, parmstrong@bedfordcountyva.gov 540-587-5670

New Pad-Ready Sites Now Available in New London Business & Technology Center

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is excited to share the successful completion of site development on two key parcels within the New London Business & Technology Center. Lots 10A and 12A are now fully pad-ready and available for immediate development, offering a prime opportunity for businesses seeking a fast-tracked, infrastructure-ready location in the Forest area.

Lot 10A includes 1.95 acres of pad-ready space within a 10-acre parcel and can accommodate a 15,000-square-foot facility. Lot 12A includes 1.70 acres of pad-ready space on a 7.52- acre site and is suitable for a 10,000-square-foot facility.

This project was funded in part by an $80,000 grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC), matched by Bedford County, and additional funding by the Bedford County EDA.

Construction included grading, stormwater management, and infrastructure preparation to bring both lots to shovel-ready status. The completed lots provide shovel-ready sites that meet the increasing demand from light manufacturers, logistics firms, and technology-based employers looking to expand in a strategic and business-friendly environment.

“The addition of two pad-ready sites in the New London Business & Technology Center marks a significant step forward in the EDA’s commitment to supporting business growth and innovation,” said Matthew Braud, EDA Chairman.

Pam Armstrong, Economic Development Director, added, “these sites are development-ready and strategically positioned to attract high-quality employers seeking a location with robust infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a pro-business environment.”

Situated along U.S. Route 460 between Lynchburg and the Town of Bedford, the New London Business & Technology Center is a designated gigapark owned by the Bedford County EDA. Spanning more than 500 acres, it is one of the region’s most development-ready industrial parks. The site features scalable three-phase power (up to 100 megawatts), public water and sewer, and dark fiber broadband connectivity. The Center also offers unique on-site amenities, including a professionally designed disc golf course and nearly seven miles of trails.

For more information about available properties visit www.bedfordeconomicdevelopment.com, or to schedule a site visit, contact Pam Armstrong, Director of Economic Development, at (540) 587-5670 or parmstrong@bedfordcountyva.gov.

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