The Mission of the Economic Development Office is
to implement an effective, prudent, and cost effective
economic development program that results in a
strong corporate tax base and good quality jobs for
all county residents.
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The mission of the Bedford County Economic Development Authority is to sustain and improve the quality of life for all of Bedford County through a prudent and cost effective economic development program that results in good quality jobs for all residents
EDA members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to four-year terms and represent one of the seven election districts.
Besides developing and implementing the county's economic development program, the EDA also has the power to borrow money, issue bonds, buy and sell land on behalf of the county to support economic development projects.
District 1
Craig S. Coker
104 Chasewood Court
Vinton, VA 24179
540.890.1086
District 2
Raymond P. Sellers
PO Box 68
Moneta, VA 24121
540.297.5561
District 3
Wyatt H. Walton III
14116 Wyatts Way
Bedford, VA 24523
540.297.8846
District 4
Matthew J. Braud
PO Box 801
Forest, VA 24551
434.525.9634
District 5
Jerry J. Trevey
2026 Terrapin Mountain Lane
Big Island, VA 24526
434.299.5188
District 6
Kimberly A McCabe
P.O. Box 172
Thaxton, VA 24174
540.587.1955
District 7
Paul C. Kelbaugh
420 Casaloma Drive
Forest, VA 24551
434.525.6854