Bedford County Economic Development

Office of Economic Development

New London Business & Technology Center

The New London Business and Technology Center is a 500 wooded acre development that combines modern day technology with environmentally friendly sites and walking trails. Although the center’s focus is technology, a wide variety of business uses are welcome.

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Existing Business Assistance

Bedford County’s Office of Economic Development can help make your business more profitable by providing the best solutions for your business needs. Explore our workforce development resources to help you grow your business.

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Target Industry

Nuclear Energy

The Commonwealth of Virginia is uniquely positioned to assume a national leadership role in reforming and rebuilding nuclear energy.

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Target Industry

Wireless Communication

The Wireless Communication industry has had a significant presence in this region for many years.

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Target Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing accounts for nearly 10 percent of Bedford County’s Employment mix, but these businesses are not the traditional sense of manufacturing.

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Target Industry

Agribusiness

Bedford County has more than 1,400 farms and 200,000 acres of farmland and it’s a prime location for agriculture-based businesses.

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Target Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Bedford County, with its Enterprise and Technology Zoned business parks, and skilled workforce is a wise location of choice for pharmaceutical companies.

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Featured Sites & Buildings

Center for Energy Research & Engineering

CAER helps develop an industry-focused regional research and development center that drives innovation by providing local access to university and federal research and inventions

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Living in Bedford County

Bedford County has the Balance of work and play

The Bedford area abounds with natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities offering residents and visitors a pleasant environment in which to live, work and play.

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Recent News

April 24, 2018

Governor Northam Announces Nine New Jobs in Bedford County

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Central Virginia Manufacturing (CVM), a sheet metal fabricator, will invest $300,000 to expand its operation in Bedford County.

April 4, 2018

New London Tech Trails now open at Forest business park

Ribbon cutting event at the New London Tech Trails for park tenants and the general public to take place April 26 at 10 a.m.