TIPS TO MAKE YOUR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY A SUCCESSFUL EVENT
Because your ribbon cutting is your event, there are no set rules. To make your event successful, carefully consider the following:
Schedule your event two weeks in advance
We encourage you to schedule your event at least two weeks in advance. The Chamber will put your ribbon cutting in our weekly Buzz Newsletter that comes out every Tuesday, but we also encourage you to develop your own PR strategy.
Determine who will cut the ribbon prior to the ceremony
Most often, the owners or top executives do the honors of cutting the ribbon, but each business is different and can pick whomever they like.
Determine who will be in the photos
Some businesses elect to take multiple photos with various groups of people before cutting the ribbon. Photos might include employees, family, Chamber members, business partners and Ambassadors, for example. Most businesses also take a photo with everyone who attends.
Plan your remarks or speech
This is usually done when everyone is gathered before cutting the ribbon. This is by no means required but making an opening remark can add a nice touch to your ribbon cutting.
Invite everyone you know
Invite your family; friends; past, current and potential customers; business associates; suppliers; your employees or neighboring businesses and government officials. Please contact Events, if you would like an Excel list of government officials.
Gather your gifts
Consider having giveaways or door prizes, especially logo items, that guests can take back to their offices.
Determine if you will provide refreshments
Food and beverage are not required, but for open house events, it can add a nice touch. The Chamber is happy to provide you with members who can help you with catering or visit our online Business Directory for a list of members here.
Consider mailing or emailing out a special invitation.
This is especially encouraged if you are conducting a grand opening with prizes, business specials and refreshments. The Chamber sells exclusive electronic mailing lists, which are only available to members. Mailing lists can be purchased for $125. To purchase a membership mailing list, please contact Events.
We encourage you to schedule your event at least two weeks in advance. The Chamber will put your ribbon cutting in our weekly Buzz Newsletter that comes out every Tuesday, but we also encourage you to develop your own PR strategy.
Determine who will cut the ribbon prior to the ceremony
Most often, the owners or top executives do the honors of cutting the ribbon, but each business is different and can pick whomever they like.
Determine who will be in the photos
Some businesses elect to take multiple photos with various groups of people before cutting the ribbon. Photos might include employees, family, Chamber members, business partners and Ambassadors, for example. Most businesses also take a photo with everyone who attends.
Plan your remarks or speech
This is usually done when everyone is gathered before cutting the ribbon. This is by no means required but making an opening remark can add a nice touch to your ribbon cutting.
Invite everyone you know
Invite your family; friends; past, current and potential customers; business associates; suppliers; your employees or neighboring businesses and government officials. Please contact Events, if you would like an Excel list of government officials.
Gather your gifts
Consider having giveaways or door prizes, especially logo items, that guests can take back to their offices.
Determine if you will provide refreshments
Food and beverage are not required, but for open house events, it can add a nice touch. The Chamber is happy to provide you with members who can help you with catering or visit our online Business Directory for a list of members here.
Consider mailing or emailing out a special invitation.
This is especially encouraged if you are conducting a grand opening with prizes, business specials and refreshments. The Chamber sells exclusive electronic mailing lists, which are only available to members. Mailing lists can be purchased for $125. To purchase a membership mailing list, please contact Events.
