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Educational attainment rates are
excellent across the spectrum
of the area’s schools, including
world renowned Harpur Trust
Schools. The presence of
Cranfield and Bedfordshire
Universities in the area mean a
high quality of degree level and
post graduate education.
Conference &
Meeting Facilities
A central location makes Bedford
ideal for hosting conferences and
meetings, whether large or small.
An extensive choice of high
quality facilities includes
Wyboston Lakes, Bedford
i-Lab, The Higgins Bedford,
Bedford Heights and Bedford
Corn Exchange as well as
meeting rooms in local hotels
such as the Bedford Swan Hotel,
Park Inn and Barns Hotel.
Key Business
Locations
High quality business parks and
estates offer accommodation to
suit almost every commercial
need. Prime examples include
Priory Business Park, Elms
& Viking Industrial Estate and
Marsh Leys. In addition to these
flagship sites, there is a range of
office space in both town centre
and rural locations. There is
something for every type of
business from new ventures to
company headquarters, and
prices remain competitive in
comparison to neighbouring
areas. Detailed commercial
property registers are maintained
by the local authority.
Visit
www.investinbedford.comto find out more.
People
The level of professionally,
technically and managerially
qualified people is far greater
than the national average.
Combined with the area’s
diverse sectoral base, this
provides a highly skilled,
adaptable and motivated
workforce, ideal for companies
looking to expand or to develop
into new areas. The area’s
population is set to grow
dramatically in the next few
years with around 30,000 new
homes earmarked by 2021.
This will increase the size and
skill base of the labour force
even further.