BUEA was the drawing card for Tom Miller when he decided to relocate Geo-Flo to Bedford in 2000. He built a 10,000 square foot facility. In 2003 a 9,600 square foot expansion was added. Being in the enterprise zone allows his firm tax incentives to encourage reinvest in his company. It also allows employees who live and work in the zone specific tax credits. Geo-Flo manufactures loop pump modules to pump water and antifreeze through the piping systems in geo-thermal heating and cooling systems.

BUEA funded a major clean up at the Foote's Tomb area that is within city limits and has been too often used as a dump. Signs have been posted and the area is now patrolled to maintain the natural beauty of the area.

BUEA funded a water and sewer expansion for an area on East 15th Street where Fleetwood Management is constructing six modular homes. The improvements made by this project will have a major positive impact on the surrounding properties.

This beautiful new brick facade is a major improvement to this downtown building that houses The Christmas Store. BUEA provided grant money to have the new facade constructed.

This downtown building originally constructed as a JC Penny Department Store and formerly a movie theater and Church is available for Convention Center/Conference Center rentals.  Located on the downtown square the facility is quickly becoming the City's community building.

BUEA purchased the neglected building and housed the Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Society there until their major renovations were completed on an adjacent  new facility in October 2005. 

BUEA will start the planning process and feasibility studies for a full blown renovation for the visitor/convention center in 2006.

* Received $30,000 Brownfield grant for environmental assessment of the Smith Iron & Metal property on J Street.
* Awarded $94,000 SDF funding to start Lawrence County Safety & Training program, designed to keep businesses in compliance with IOSHA regulations.
* Received $58,000 to supply heart defibrillators to Lawrence County volunteer fire departments.
* Numerous other achievements.