Business
Moorland Walk up to Western Beacon, Ivybridge
(©Colin G. Lennox-Jones)
Retail and service provision is the key business activity within Ivybridge. A range of shops and service providers are concentrated in the town’s Fore Street, in Erme Court and in the covered shopping complex at Glanville’s Mill, many offering specialist products. The town also supports weekly and monthly markets, and several small industrial estates.
An increasing number of businesses and service providers are locating in the town recognising the advantages of its skilled local workforce, good transport links, parking provision and attractive environment.
The largest businesses and employers in and around the town include Arjo Wiggins Fine Paper, Bandvulc Tyres, Endsleigh Garden & Leisure, Ivybridge Community College, Tesco Stores and Western Machinery.
Pro-active and local support to business is provided by the town’s Chamber of Trade www.ivybridgebusiness.co.uk Additional support is provided primarily by Enterprise South Devon through events such as business awareness workshops and business planning courses. Additionally business advice is available from the town’s high-street banks.
For details of local businesses and other organisations serving the area www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk
So remember – “Ivybridge” means business!