Starting a Business - Bedford County Economic Development

Bedford County’s Office of Economic Development is passionate about helping you succeed in starting your business. Whether you are just beginning to write your business plan or have already gotten off to a great start, we are here to assist you.

County offices to contact when starting a business

Need a business loan?

The Complete Guide to Getting Financial Help Through the Small Business Administration

Helpful contacts

Bedford County Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office
Tax Structure:
(540) 586-7621

Bedford County Community Development
Building Inspections:
(540) 586-7616
Zoning:
(540) 586-7616
Addressing:
(540) 587-5678

Bedford County Health Department
Environmental Services
(540) 586-7952

Bedford County Public Safety
Fire & Rescue
(540) 587-0700

U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Employer ID Number
1 (800) 829-1040
www.irs.gov

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Lynchburg DEQ Office
(434) 582-5120
www.deq.virginia.gov

Virginia Department of Taxation
Virginia Tax ID Number
(804) 367-8036
www.tax.virginia.gov

Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name
1 (800) 552-7945
www.scc.virginia.gov

Central Virginia Community College Workforce Solutions & Community Education
Customized training and other workforce needs

Small Business Development Center — Lynchburg region (your local SBDC)
http://sbdclyhr.org/

U.S. Small Business Administration
Resources to help women-owned businesses and more

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Agriculture and forestry laws and regulations

Virginia Dept. of Business Assistance
State incentives, financing and more

Virginia Small Business Development Center
Start your own business

Start Up Resources
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation.

Small Business Grants for Minorities
https://suppliedshop.com/blogs/articles/minority-small-business-grants