The Bedford County Fair will be open Friday, Aug. 28 from 1-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 30, 1-6 p.m.
As part of its improvements, CVCC has increased its handicapped accessibility through the help of the EDA and an assessment plan from the Department on Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
The Region 2000 SBDC is an effective resource for customized counseling and education for small businesses.
The Bedford County EDA approved $12,500 worth of matching funds to support a Bedford Main Street, Inc. effort to create a zero interest loan program.
The unemployment rate has also decreased .2 percentage points since June 2014.