The East Devon Business Initiative (EDBI) is an innovative and non-profit making networking group launched by a group of experienced East Devon based business people.

We aim to offer something different and complimentary to other networking. The 'keystone' of EDBI is the new EDBI web site (www.edbi.co.uk) coupled with weekly relaxed club meetings. Become friends & colleagues of fellow members and maximise your business growth opportunities via member referrals.

Why not join us as a guest at a couple of breakfast meetings and meet our members and find out how your business could benefit from membership.

Since our first official EDBI breakfast in September 2009 interest in the group and membership growth has exceeded expectations; we now have over 30 members. There is no pressure to bring along guests but every week we have one or more guests attend one of our networking breakfasts. We invite regular presenters and outside speakers to come along and impart their knowledge and advice to our members and guests. For a list of forthcoming events and presentations throughout the summer please check our EDBI Events page for further details.

On 25 June the EDBI held its first of many Breakfast Away Days.

We started with a magnificent breakfast at Woodleigh Coach House in Cheriton Bishop and then split into our activity groups. The activities on offer were either a round of Golf at Fingle Glen or Fly Fishing. The weather was fantastic and a great day was had by all.

View the EDBI Away Day Gallery

Please note EDBI Breakfast Meetings are held every Friday, at The Blue Ball, Sidford.

Summer 2010 Business Speakers & Presentations

We're heading out of one of the worst recessions in history, we have a new government and we're still expecting challenging times ahead.

With this in mind the East Devon Business Initiative have looked to organise a series of talks and presentations at our breakfast/networking meetings.  

The EDBI actively encourages its members to present their businesses and services to the group and we are always looking to attract external speakers to our meetings. With the Summer months coming be sure to look through our forthcoming events and presentation slots in the Events Diary.

The EDBI would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all our guest presenters for taking the time to attend our breakfast meetings and deliver some very informative and rewarding presentations.

Don't forget EDBI breakfasts are held each Friday morning at the The Blue Ball, Sidford, Devon. If you would like to attend our next breakfast meeting then please contact Colin or George to book your place now.

No Better Time To Join

Looking to join one of the fastest growing networking clubs in East Devon?

Full Membership Weekly and bi-monthly meetings, full web site presence, exclusive trade category and full involvement in all EDBI activities.

Associate Members Web site trade listing only + bi-monthly meetings.

Invite Yourself Along To Breakfast

You don't have to wait to be invited to one of our breakfast meetings. If you would like to attend simply call Colin Gillard on 01404 45994 or info@edbi.co.uk