March 11, 2024 Don Gardner, DVM, Vice Chair Bedford Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board The 2023/24 Coyote Lottery came to a close on February 29, 2024 with 143 coyotes killed in an effort to manage the population. Each coyote killed counted as an entry to win a grand prize of $1,000. This year, Mr. Josh […]
Join other business owners as they hear from longtime computer guru, Robert Turcotte with Entre Computer Systems speak about the robust technology which is scary AND amazing. When: Thursday, March 7, 2024 8:30 – 10 a.m. Where: Bedford Central Library, Bedford Room, 321 N. Bridge Street in Bedford Seating is limited, so please register as […]
Originally published by Wendy White on NCBA News. ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2024) – Producers, students and advocates were recognized as the best of the beef industry through a variety of scholarship and award programs during CattleCon24, held Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Orlando. 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners The Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP), […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2023 Contact: Pam Bailey, Director, Economic Development, pbailey@bedfordcountyva.gov, (540) 587-5670 Clint Seckman, President, Parkland Direct clintseckman@parklandirect.com Parkland Direct to expand operations in Bedford County Company will expand capacity and invest more than $10 million and add 41 new jobs Bedford, Virginia – The Bedford County Office of Economic Development, in […]
The Bedford County Office of Economic Development and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a business roundtable focusing on workforce initiatives. Join us on Thursday, August 24 from 8:30-10AM at the Bedford Area Welcome Center for a discussion featuring Virginia Career Works and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. Coffee and light […]
(Bedford,VA)—On Thursday, May 4, 2023 Bedford County Public Schools and the Bedford County Office of Economic Development partnered together to hold a special Career and Technical Education (CTE) Signing Day ceremony for students who are entering the workforce or military. The event at Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center celebrated nearly 20 graduating seniors […]
April 11, 2023 On April 11, 2023, our office teamed up with other local area leaders to serve as panel judges for the 2nd Annual Civic Recharge Innovation Challenge hosted by Liberty University’s School of Business. Dr. Roger Bingham spearheaded the event and Dr. Laura Hatfield’s Special Events Management Class organized the evening and was […]
The February 1, 2023 Ag Board meeting has been postponed until February 8, 2023. We apoligize for the short notice. If you have questions, please call 540-587-5670.