The Mayor, The MD and The Data Centre

Blue Chip’s Tier 4 Data Centre recently played host to a visit from Dave Hodgson, the Mayor of Bedford, as part of a look at the positive impact of successful business and investment in the local area despite the contrasting messages in the media about the state of the economy.

The Mayor, elected in 2009, visited our head office at Priory Business Park for an informal chat with Managing Director, Brian Meredith, to discuss economic growth in the borough of Bedford through private business investment and the company’s green contribution through our tree planting partnership with Marston Vale amongst other areas of interest including antique computers.

Upon arriving at Blue Chip the Mayor, wearing his official chains, and his entourage were greeted by Brian Meredith and promptly sat down to discuss the business of business after pausing for a brief photo opportunity.

Dave Hodgson, The Mayor Of Bedford, Visited the Offices of Blue Chip in Bedford

After around an hour of discussing the local economy, what the council are attempting to do to bolster local business and Blue Chip’s role as a leading business in the area the Mayor was then taken on a tour of our Tier 4 Data Centre site, which is the home to many of our Managed Data Centre Services.

After passing through the onsite security, the Mayor was given a tour of the eco-friendly facilities with the technology, functions, resilience and eco-cooling systems explained along the way.

The Mayor and Managing Director Brian Meredith Tour Blue Chip's Tier 4 Data Centre

Discussing the visit Blue Chip’s Managing Director, Brian Meredith, had this to say “It’s testament to the work we are putting in as a company that the Mayor has taken time from his busy schedule to visit us and tour our facilities. I share his view that businesses have a responsibility to their local communities which is why we aim to be as involved in the local area as possible through initiatives such as our carbon offsetting tree planting at Marston Vale.”

This article has been created by Chris Meredith, Online Marketing Executive at Blue Chip. Chris can be contacted via info@bluechip.co.uk