Bedford County

Highlights

• 764 square miles

• Publicly owned industrial, technology and business parks

• Bedford County is home to a diversity of manufacturers and service providers including pharmaceutical, corrugated containers, conveyor equipment, technology, electronics, telecommunications and metal fabrication.

Relative Location

• 200 miles southwest of Washington, DC

• 220 miles west of the Port of Hampton Roads

Demographics

Population (2004 Census) 62,700 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 $0.65 Machinery & Tools $1.20 (effective tax rate) Major Employers Barr Laboratories Pharmaceuticals Georgia-Pacific Corporation Containerboard Paper Mill InService America Call Center Mail America Corporation Mail Distribution Sentry Equipment Erectors, Inc. Conveyor Equipment Andrew Corporation Electronic Communications M/A Com Mobile Communication Systems Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. General Contractor RST Marketing Mail Distribution Intercon, Inc. Cable Assemblies

For more information, please visit the Bedford County web site.