PREPARE for one of the region's biggest business networking opportunities.

The Evening Press is holding its free Business 2 Business event at the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse.

The event takes place on Thursday, November 17, the same day scheduled for the Evening Press Business Awards at the racecourse.

It is a chance to get to know and be known by more than 60 exhibitors, from web designers, recruitment consultants, stationers and training providers to communications experts, finance consultants, printers, driver hire firms, marketing services and wine merchants.

Andi Hollingsworth, events co-ordinator, said: "The response to the event this year has been overwhelming.

"Everyone recognises it as one of the best networking get-togethers anywhere in York and North Yorkshire. We are braced for as good, if not even better, Business 2 Business extravaganza than it was last year."

Anyone who wants to take part in the event, from 10am until 5pm, should phone Andi on 01904 567173.

Updated: 12:07 Thursday, October 27, 2005