BARRY Dodd, chairman of the new York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), will be guest speaker at the York Professionals meeting to be held at York St John University tomorrow evening.

Mr Dodd will outline the new economic development strategy for the region and will take part in a question-and-answer session.

Catherine Lee, administrator for York Professionals, said: “This is the perfect opportunity to hear what Mr Dodd has to say while at the same time networking with other businesses.

“Another big lure is that given it starts at 5.45pm we are topping off the session with a barbecue.”

Places can be reserved by phoning Catherine on 01904 435363.