John Barros, the chief of economic development for the city of Boston, spoke to the November meeting of the Boston Irish Business Association (BIBA) at the Algonquin Club in Boston’s Back Bay. After speaking, he answered questions for almost an hour on a range of topics, from the prospects of hosting the Olympics in 2024 to developing stronger ties with Irish-based companies.

Barros is pictured at right center with BIBA president Ryan McDermott, left, and Patrick Bench, who facilitated the evening’s program.

BIBA is a non-profit organization comprised mainly of small and medium size business owners, government officials, as well as executives from multi-national corporations. The group will hold its annual holiday party on Dec. 17 at MJ O’Connors at the Park Plaza, Boston.