AN EVENT aimed at bringing small businesses, investors and professionals together is to be held in the region next year.

The York Professional Initiative (YPI) has teamed up with regional development agencies to host Venturefest York, on February 5, at York Racecourse.

Organised by the YPI in conjunction with main sponsors Yorkshire Forward, Business Link York and North Yorkshire and Science City York, the free event will comprise an exhibition running alongside a series of seminars, giving entrepreneurs of all ages and business start-ups access to the resources, information and advice they need to set up and grow.

For more details, or to register interest in Venturefest York, visit www.venturefestyork.net.