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 generally, represent one of the seven election districts. Members may be re-appointed at the will of the board member. EDA officers are elected by the EDA members at the February annual organizational meeting of the Authority.
Besides developing and implementing the county’s economic development program, the EDA also has the authority to borrow money, issue bonds, and buy and sell land on behalf of the county to support economic development projects.
Members
District 1 (Term – Jan. 2024)
Rhonnie Smith – Vice Chairman
317 Cove Point Trail
Moneta, VA 24121
434-426-6635
District 2 (Term – Jan. 2023)
Vicki Gardner
201 Tiki Terrace
Goodview, VA 24095
540-529-7733
District 3 (Term – Jan. 2024)
Wyatt H. Walton III
14116 Wyatts Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-8846
District 4 (Term – Jan. 2026)
Matthew J. Braud
PO Box 801
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-9634
District 5 (Term – Jan. 2023)
Kristy W. Milton
1545 Forbes Mill Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-6362
District 6 (Term – Jan. 2024)
James Robertson
2052 Wheelers Ridge Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(434) 660-0607
District 7 (Term – Jan. 2025)
Jim Messier – Chairman
1621 Kingston Circle
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8034
Monthly Meetings
The Bedford County Economic Development Authority meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) in the County Administration Board Room located on the top floor of Bedford County Administration Building, 122 E. Main St., Bedford, VA 24523.
The agendas and minutes for each meeting are available on our EDA agendas & minutes page.
Annual Meetings
During October, the meeting is a Joint Meeting with the Bedford County Board of Supervisors. The EDA holds an annual Planning Day to focus on strategies and work plans. All meetings are posted on the bulletin board outside the County Administration office and communicated on the website.
A joint meeting of the Town of Bedford EDA and Bedford County EDA will be held on Thursday, July 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Two or more Bedford County Board of Supervisors as well as Bedford Town Council may be in attendance, but no official County of Town business will be conducted as part of this meeting.
EDA Strategy
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 a strong corporate tax base and good quality jobs for all county residents.
View our Strategic Plan
Read the EDA By-Laws
Current financial report
Read the independent Auditor’s Report and see Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets, Statement of Cash Flow and much more.
Past Financial Reports
Read the independent Auditor’s Report and see Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets, Statement of Cash Flow for previous five years.
2018 Financial Report
2017 Financial Report
2016 Financial Report
2015 Financial Report
2014 Financial Report
2013 Financial Report
2012 Financial Report