Celebrating 25 years: Business After Hours goes back to its roots

By: David Showers - El Dorado News-Times

Above left, Henry Florsheim takes a dunk at the Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Anniversary After Hours. The event was held at Hays Rental, the location of the first After Hours took place. In the photo at right, lucky winners claim their door prizes.

Twenty Five years ago John Hays lobbied the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce to hold a regular after hours meet and greet for chamber members.

“I thought it would be a great idea — a networking get together for business people to exchange ideas and buy from each other,”...

Published: 06/20/2012