Mixer/Monte Carlo Night~ El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
This is an El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce~ Networking Mixer for a local business and chamber member. Come out and meet local businesses. Bring business cards. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Placerville Inn, 6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville www.eldoradocounty.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (530) 621-5885
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