Congratulations! You must have something special happening at your business. We are honored you would like us to be a part of it.
Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies are a benefit for Business Members of the Golden Chamber of Commerce.
Complete and submit the Ribbon Cutting Request Form below at least 30 days prior to your desired event date.
What the Chamber Provides
For Ribbon Cuttings - The Chamber of Commerce will provide the ceremonial portion of your ribbon cutting (large scissors, ribbon, & certificate).
For Ground Breakings - The Chamber of Commerce will provide gold shovels for your team.
For both celebrations, we will also:
- Promote the ribbon cutting on our events page and newsletter up to 3 weeks prior
- Post photos on our Facebook page and include them in our newsletter after the event
We STRONGLY recommend that Ribbons Cuttings and Ground Breakings are scheduled during the work week, Monday-Friday. The ideal times include during the lunch hour or from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are preferred.
Please note we can not guarantee staff or Ambassador availability on Saturday or Sunday. We recommend avoiding dates close to other holidays, local events, or weekends.
Best Practices and Tips for a Successful Event
Plan Ahead: Coordinate the event well in advance with key people whose attendance is important. It is important to communicate with the Chamber about the date at least one month in advance to give people sufficient notice.
Invites:It is up to the individual business to promote the event through your channels and determine how large you want the event to be. Identify your list of guests such as potential and current customers, suppliers, friends and family, employees and their spouses, those who helped you get started (banker, accountant, attorney, other advisors), fellow businesspeople in your area, key government officials, and the media.
Food, Beverage, and Prizes: None of these items are required, but like any party, if they are offered your guests will stick around longer. Having a prize drawing is a great way to gather contact information from guests to use later. It is also a great way to work with your fellow business owners for cross-promotion.
Ceremony: This is a celebration of you and your business! Think about who you want to cut the ribbon, hold the ribbon, and stand with you for photos. This is an opportunity for you to thank and acknowledge those who have helped you bring your dream to fruition.
Photos: Capturing this special moment is important. While the Chamber will take a photo for use in our newsletter and social media and share it with you, we are not photographers and we HIGHLY reccomend that you have someone from your team take photos/video and/or hire a professional.
Press Release: You may want to consider contacting local media about your exciting celebration. While they may not choose to cover it, it can't hurt to ask!
We look forward to Celebrating with you.
Questions or Concerns? Email Francesca@goldenchamber.org