Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

Getting Involved

Your Involvement Counts!

The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce encourages all of our members to get involved in our organization and committee participation is a great way to broaden your network of contacts and learn about issues that impact your business.

These specialized committees provide a forum for participants to collaborate on important business issues, build a productive network of business-to-business relationships and play a role in the decision-making of our organization.

For more information on joining a committee, contact the Chamber office at 540-586-9401 or email kgraham@bedfordareachamber.com.

In order to view the current goals, objectives and projects of each committee, click on the committee name below.

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Bedford Education Alliance (BEA)

The Bedford Education Alliance seeks to enhance workforce development by exposing our youth to opportunities in their own community at an early age, giving them a head start in their plans for completing their education.

Business & HR Group

The Business & HR Group is a committee comprised of Chamber members, community business leaders and human resource professionals that provide support to one another and smaller businesses on business & employment related topics through the sharing of experience, knowledge, education and collaboration

The Business and HR Virtual Hotline

Government Affairs Committee

The mission of the Government Affairs Committee is to develop legislative positions and propose legislative changes that will benefit Chamber members, preserve a healthy regulatory business climate and promote growth within Bedford City and County.

Leads GroupsFour groups meet every two weeks with the goal of sharing business leads and increasing business for members. Members actively promote each other’s business through introductions, distribution of cards and through business referrals. The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce currently sponsors the following groups:

Bedford Business Leads - Bedford
Enterprise Networking Group - Forest
Forest Leads Group - Forest
Lake Leaders - Smith Mountain Lake

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Marketing CommitteeThe mission of the Marketing Committee is to protect and promote the Chamber brand to its businesses and communities.

Membership CommitteeThe Membership committee shall grow, retain and involve the Chamber's membership.

Special Events Committee

The mission of the Special Events Committee is to support the BACC through volunteer effort in planning, promoting, securing sponsorships and attending the chamber’s annual special events. Organize and develop profitable and well-planned events for the benefit of the Chamber and its members

Participation may include planning and attending one or all of the following annual special events:

Annual Dinner
Beach Bash
Bedford Area Business Expo
Leadership Team
BACC Educational Classic Golf Tournament

Technology CommitteeAdvocating and supporting technological progress in the Bedford Area with recognition that successful technology must be accessible and implementable by its members, large and small.

Transportation Advocacy Group

The mission of the Transportation Advocacy Group is to advocate for chamber members regarding all modes of transportation and funding thereof, including but not limited to, primary and secondary roads, air and rail.