History of the Happy Hour with Chats, Drinks and Networking

Switch Start Scale & City of Charles Sturt

Do you know how happy hours originated?  Maybe you have a history, innovation and/or marketing take on the term, describing pleasant times?

Joiners Arms Hotel

Find out when the term started, the purpose and an entertaining history was reportedly made popular by sailors in the 1920s.From the front bar of The Joiners, you'll be able to take a peek inside the Whisky Den, at one of Adelaide’s oldest pubs, with a modern twist. The recently renovated establishment maintains many of the stunning historic features that date back to over 150 years.Enjoy drinks and nibbles, conversations and networking, as the final stop on the Business History Innovation Tour, where you can choose to come to only the Happy Hour and/or the whole day. Info on grants will also be shared as you connect with others.The event is hosted by Selma Barlow, Business Engagement Advisor , Urban Projects from the City of Charles Sturt and Wendy Perry, Entrepreneurship Facilitator, Switch Start Scale.Entrepreneurship Facilitators are funded by the Australian Government with the initiative managed by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

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