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26 27 THE BARBADOS INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UNLEASHING IDEAS, INSPIRING ENTERPRISE BARBADOS Investment and Development Corporation T he Barbados Investment andDevelopment Corpo- ration (BIDC) is a devel- opmental agencyof the Barbados Government.Itsmandate is to contribute to the diversification and growth of the Barbadian economy through newinvestment,increased exports,and employment creation by fostering the development of compet- itive business enterprises. In furthering that goal,the BIDC provides a comprehensive suite of services for entrepreneurs and compa- nies looking either tomake amarket debut or to expand their operations. Its core activities are aimed at assist- ing clients in conceptualizing,plan- ning,and implementing newventures, marketing internationallyacceptable goods and services,and penetrating AT A GLANCE THE BARBADOS INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHAT: The industrial development agency of the Barbados Government WHERE: Bridgetown, Barbados WEBSITE: www.bidc.org