Ribbon Cuttings

Date Selection

• We will work with you to choose a date that doesn't conflict with Chamber or community events and holidays; Monday thru Thursday, mornings and late afternoons work best.
• Plan on preparation and promotion time - three to four weeks.

Invitations

The Chamber will promote your ribbon cutting in our E-Connection newsletters, our calendar of events and Facebook page. 

Be sure you invite others as well. Consider:

• Current, past, and potential customers
• Family and friends
• Suppliers
• Your employees and their spouses/guests
• Media
• Those that helped you get started: banker, accountant, lawyer, architects, builder, realtor, etc.
• Neighboring businesses
• Key local government officials

Refreshments

Providing time-appropriate refreshments is very well received. For a morning event it’s nice to offer coffee, juice, bagels, or pastries, while during an evening event offering light hors d'oeuvres or finger foods is appropriate. Hiring a caterer is helpful, and the Chamber can provide a list of member caterers to assist.

Program Planning

• We will work with you to create an event agenda. A brief program adds focus to the event.
• Ideas to consider: introduction of key people that helped you make this milestone possible; speeches from leaders in the community (keep these brief); and possibly a tour of your facility if time permits and is necessary with your type of business.

Additional Suggestions

• Have plenty of brochures, business cards, and handouts available for your guests. If possible, have promotional items such as pens, magnets, mugs, etc. available to hand out.
• Have a drawing or giveaway. Winning a sample of your product or a gift certificate to a nice restaurant can add to your guests’ enjoyment and perhaps build attendance.