West Devon Business Information Point is a Local Enterprise Agency and has been operating as a source of information and advice for businesses since September 1993.

It is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee and a member of the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies.

The function of WDBIP is to assist businesses with their development and sustainability, helping to improve their competitiveness, leading to increased profitability and employment.

Our team of experienced project and contract managers, advisors, trainers and administrators provide a comprehensive range of services including training, grant sourcing, market research, feedback to the Local Authorities and public agencies on the needs of the rural business community, promotion of West Devon as an area to live and work and supporting various business and community groups in the region.

In 1998 WDBIP launched their business support project for agricultural and land based businesses in West Devon - Agri-BIP.

Agri-BIP assists agricultural and land based businesses that are facing enormous change in the current economic climate. The Agri-BIP project is currently available in Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly.

The above services offered by WDBIP & Agri-BIP are impartial and confidential. BIP is recognised as an Investor in People and has been accredited by National Quality Assurance in BS EN ISO 09001:2000.

WDBIP & Agri-BIP are funded by West Devon Borough Council, East Devon District Council, LSC/ESF, Lantra, Greater Dartmoor LEAF, Defra, SWRDA, LEADER, the European Agricultural Fund for European Development 2007-2013 and local farmers/businesses.