News for Community
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled "Victory for Virginia Solar: Net Metering Preserved!" analyzing the State Corporation Commission's landmark ruling on Appalachian Power's net metering proposal issued August 29, 2025.The comprehensive article examines the SCC's decision to largely reject Appalachian Power's proposed changes that ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release, General News Article, Education, Member News
Thursday, August 28, 2025
2025 Fall Job Fair Connects 275+ Job Seekers with Local Employers
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the success of our 2025 Fall Job Fair, held on Friday, August 22, at Blue Ridge Community Church. This year’s event brought together 31 employers and more than 275 job seekers— an increase of over 100 attendees compared to our Spring Job Fair in April.
The energy in the room ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Categories: General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release, Education, Community, Member News
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled “What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia”. It explores the implications of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the solar industry, particularly for Virginia residents. Signed into law on July 4th, 2025, this significant piece of energy legislation introduces several changes to ...read more
Categories: Member News, Community, Economic, General News Article
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
If you're looking into solar for your home, you've probably come across numbers like “10kW system” or “produces 12,000 kWh per year.” And if those numbers feel a bit abstract, you’re not alone. We’ve been installing quality solar in Virginia since 2015, and just published a new article to break it all down in plain English. It covers the basics—what a watt is, how kilowatts and kilowatt-hours are ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, General News Article, Community, Member News
Thursday, May 22, 2025
You can’t build strategy on silence. In every city block and dusty county line, there’s chatter, rhythm, tension, and untapped insight. You just have to listen, hard and close. You don’t need to be a demographer or a data scientist. You need to be a human who’s paying attention. Strategy built from local insight doesn’t just win, it sticks.
Know Your Neighborhood
You’ll learn more standing in ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, May 16, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company serving Lynchburg, VA, has released a new blog post discussing critical proposed changes to Virginia's net metering policy by Dominion Energy. As a company committed to building high-quality solar systems, Virtue Solar highlights the significant implications of these changes for homeowners looking to install solar, as well as commercial solar ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Community
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Virtue Solar, a trusted solar installer serving Lynchburg, VA, has released a new blog article addressing the question: "Are Solar Panels the Best Home Investment in 2025?" This timely piece provides an in-depth look at the benefits of investing in solar energy amidst today's economic uncertainties.
The article highlights the advantages of installing solar panels on homes as a reliable financial ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
For the ~700 seventh grade students in Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS), the first week of October was marked by a unique, future-focused field trip.
In seventh grade, students begin developing their career interests and academic plan for high school and
beyond. Organized by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) in partnership with BCPS, the
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Expo ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Chamber
Thursday, September 05, 2024
In a world where the digital landscape shifts with breathtaking speed, staying ahead in marketing means embracing the latest technological advancements. Enter artificial intelligence (AI) – no longer a futuristic concept but a tangible asset that can revolutionize your marketing strategies today. AI tools offer transformative possibilities to supercharge your marketing efforts, making your ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article
