Bedford County Economic Development

Office of Economic Development

Agriculture In Bedford County

With 200,000 acres of farmland and 1,400 farms, Bedford County is home to a strong agriculture industry and a growing local food movement with more than $23.6 million in annual farm sales (*2007 U.S. Census figure) and 2,889 ag-based jobs.

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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

Bedford Center for Business

The Bedford Center for Business is a premier Gigapark located in the center of Bedford, Virginia. It is convenient to the main highways of U.S. 221 and U.S. 460.

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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

December 13, 2018

Liberty University receives GO Virginia Grant for new lab

Governor, Ralph Northam announces, Liberty University has been awarded a grant of nearly $275,000 to develop the Additive Manufacturing Partnership Lab (AMPL) in Forest.

November 5, 2018

KMR Aviation to break ground on expansion

Ground breaking event for stakeholders and media to take place Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.