http://www.bedfordva.govCity of Bedford

Highlights

Relative Location

Demographics

Population

(2000 Census)

6,339

Labor (within 30-45 minutes driving time)

Labor Force

308,800

Employed

296,300

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Source: Virginia Employment Commission, 07/05

Tax Information (per $100 of assessed valuation, 2002-2003)

Real Estate

$0.82

Machinery & Tools

$.78(effective tax rate)

Major Employers

Bedford Weaving

Weaving & Finishing

Bondtex

Rubber Expansion

Frank Chervan

Wooden Furniture Products

Brooks Food Group

Frozen Food Products

Rubatex International Rubber Products

Southern Flavoring

Flavoring Extracts

Smyth Companies/Piedmont Label

Printed Labels

Sam Moore Furniture-a Division of Lazyboy

Furniture

Wheelabrator Abrasives

Abrasives

For more information, please visit the City of Bedford web site.