Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings
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Special Event Ceremonies
One of the most exciting events for a business, whether new or existing, is celebrating a grand opening, anniversary, a recent achievement, or a business milestone. Consider hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony or a Business After Hours Mixer if your business:
Opened its doors in the last 12 months;
Changed ownership or is under new management;
Moved to a new location;
Has been remodeled or expanded at its current location;
Has celebrated an Anniversary or Special Achievement;
Is offering a new service or product.
These events are an important part of your overall marketing and advertising plan and a great way to kick-off a grand opening of a business. They offer an opportunity to meet key leaders in the community and get acquainted with your neighbors and Chamber leaders. Most Chamber of Commerce, offers members assistance in the planning and preparation of these events. Together, we can garner optimum exposure for your business. There is no charge for Chamber involvement - it’s a value-added benefit of your Chamber membership.
Scheduling your event should take place a minimum of three - four weeks ahead of the event to allow time to invite members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the Ambassadors, City and County dignitaries, and chamber members (for business after hours.) Plan your event far enough in advance to allow attendees to respond and mark their calendars. Avoid scheduling your event when most people have plans (5:00 p.m. on a Friday) or commitments (before 9:00 a.m. many are getting youngsters off to school.) You should send invitations with a map to family, friends, customers, prospective customers, and neighboring businesses.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES
Chamber ambassadors conduct ribbon cutting ceremonies. You will have the opportunity to say a few words about your business and introduce your associates. The Chamber will help you make things go as smoothly as possible by:
Inviting the Chamber’s Board of Directors, City and County Dignitaries to attend your ribbon cutting.
Putting you in touch with other Chamber members that can provide catering, deli, and beverage services.
Bringing the giant scissors, a beautiful ribbon, and coordinating photos.
People generally anticipate spending no more than about a half hour at a ribbon cutting ceremony, so plan an event agenda accordingly.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXERS
Business After Hours are more social, less structured, and last longer than ribbon cutting ceremonies. Generally scheduled for approximately an hour and a half evening hours, attendees will arrive shortly after normal working hours. The Chamber will help you make things go as smoothly as possible by:
Inviting the Chamber’s Board of Directors, City and County Dignitaries, and all chamber members to attend your event.
Putting you in touch with other Chamber members that can provide catering, deli, and beverage services.
Because this is your event, there are no set guidelines. What follows is an assembly of things you can do to help plan either a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony or a Business After Hours.
Call 562-595-5995
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