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Bedford Center For Business

Independence Boulevard Bedford, Virginia
The City of Bedford is located in West Central Virginia, between the metropolitan areas of Roanoke and Lynchburg. Bedford is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The area enjoyes a good mix of industry, commerce and agricultural business. U.S. Highways 460 and 221 provide easy transportation access with interstae 81 only 21 miles away. Plus, major rail and air tranporation is also available. The excellent quality of life is hard to beat. Located in an area known as the Piedmont Plateau, Bedford has beautiful rolling terrain with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and Smith Mountain Lake to the south.
Bedford The City Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and near beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford's 6,400 residents enjoy extensive urban services, excellent quality of life and a dynamic business community. Bedford, the county seat, is a progressive independent city having made major recent renovations to water and sewer systems, streets and city buildings. The city's excellent bond ratings help keep the cost of providing these services low. The City of Bedford offers a variety of industrial sites and buildings for new business. There are more than 100 acres of available industrial land with access to utilities and rail. The city operates its own electric utility providing the lowest possible costs and maintaining a strong, sophisticated infrastructure. Bedford's strategic location offers significant business advantages. The city is only 200 miles southwest of Washington DC and 220 miles west of the shipping port of Hampton Roads.
Bedford The County Bedford County is particularly suited for manufacturing. More than one fourth of the population is employed in manufacturing. Diverse industries including electronics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, paper and precision machinery are present. The Bedford Science and Technology Center offers vocational and industrial education in response to specific business needs. The staff remains flexible and knowledgeable about local business operations. The work ethic, the scenic vistas, outdoor recreation, community pride and available industrial sites have made Bedford County one of the fastest growing areas in Virginia. Bedford County's 764 square miles offers abundant land for growth and development. Its residential areas also offer a variety of lifestyles from contemporary family communities to the beautiful estate homes of Smith Mountain Lake.
Bedford Center For Business Bedford, Virginia
Location: Located on State Route 122, between Route 221 and Route 460 in the City of Bedford, Virginia Acreage: 110 Acres, with lots ranging in sizes from 7 to 23 acres. Tracts can be combined for larger sites. Owner: Industrial Development Authority of Bedford City/County Zoning: Industrial (M-1) Topography: Gently sloping	Utilities: Telephone: Bell Atlantic Gas: Propane bottle or tank Electricity: Three phase 12.47 Kv line served by the City of Bedford Water: Twelve inch on site water line served by the City of Bedford Sewer: Fifteen inch line on site served by the City of Bedford Transportation: Air: Lynchburg Regional Airport within 30 minutes, Roanoke Regional Airport withing 30 minutes Rail: Norfolk Southern is adjacent to the site Highway: I-81 located 21 miles, 30 minutes away
Cooperation is clearly the basis for the joint economic development program in Bedford, Virginia. Maximizing the strengths of two unique communities into one effort has resulted in very real opportunities for industry. The result has been good healthy growth in recent years for both new and expanding companies. The labor force and strong work ethic, combined with a well developed and constantly evolving job training program in the region demonstrate a strong commitment to continued economic health and vitality. Contacts:
Sue Gilbert Economic Development Coordinator The County of Bedford 122 East Main Street, Suite 206 Bedford, Virginia 24523 540-587-5670 540-587-0243 (fax) s.gilbert@co.bedford.va.us	Charles Kolakowski City Manager City of Bedford 215 East Main Street P.O. Box 807 Bedford, Virginia 24523 540-587-6001 540-587-6143 (fax) ckolakowski@bedfordva.gov	K. Scott Fulford Manager, Cinergy Economic Development Marketing 1000 East Main Street Plainfield, IN 46168-1782 317-838-1954 317-838-1950 (fax) sfulford@cinergy.com