CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING SERVICES

Reasons to have a Ribbon Cutting…

• Promotions
• Expansions
• New product lines
• Change of locations
• Opening a second location
• Change of ownership
• Name change
• Ground breaking
• New business
• Anniversary

Things to consider…

• Determine how elaborate you want your event to be.
• Do you want a private party or a public event?
• Do you want to advertise through the media, or just send invitations to friends, business associates, customers, suppliers, etc.?
• Will you serve refreshments (hors d’oeuvres, champagne, punch, cookies)? Maybe even cater the event.

Once you know you want a Ribbon Cutting…

• Call the Chamber and set the date.
• Give the Chamber three weeks’ minimum notice. This allows time for your event to be added to the calendar of events.

Helpful hints…

• Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays are the best days to hold a ribbon cutting.
• The best attendance occurs when the event is planned before work (8:30 a.m.), around lunch time (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) or after work (5:00 – 5:30 p.m.).
• Ribbon cuttings are most successful when you make a lasting impression. Try offering refreshments, utilize gimmicks, giveaways and drawings.