2026 New Ribbon Cutting Request Form

This form will help us gather the information we need to make your ribbon cutting the best it can be

Organization/Business Name

Address of Ribbon Cutting

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Primary Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Primary Contact Email

example@example.com

Alternate Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Alternate Contact Email

example@example.com

Reason for Ribbon Cutting Request Select at least one

Other

If this is for a Business Anniversary Milestone, how many years?

Key Scheduling Information
To help ensure Chamber staff and Membership Committee members are available to attend and support your ribbon cutting, events are generally scheduled during the following time frames:

Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Requests outside of these standard times may be considered, but please contact the Chamber team directly before submitting your request.

Ribbon cuttings are generally scheduled in a one-hour time block. This allows time for Chamber staff arrival, setup, the ceremony, photos, and travel between events.

Please submit your request at least one month in advance to allow adequate time for scheduling and promotion.

Available dates listed below are live and updated frequently as requests are received. Please refresh the form before selecting a date and submitting your request to make sure you are viewing the most current availability.

Available dates are based on the Chamber’s existing event calendar, previously scheduled ribbon cuttings, and staff availability. Dates may change as additional Chamber events are added to the calendar.

Requested dates are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the Chamber team.

Choose your preferred available date and time below.

Please tell us your preferred one-hour block of the date selected above and the start time of the ceremony in the block of the time you would like the ribbon cutting ceremony to begin.

Ex. Ribbon Cutting Event Block: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ceremony Time: 11:30 AM

If your ribbon cutting is part of a larger event, tell us about the event and include its start and end times.

Ex. Open House: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We need the Chamber to: (Select at least 1)

Other

Will there be any other amenities at your event? (Select all that apply)

If you would like a specific Chamber team member to conduct the ceremony, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Who would you like to speak on behalf of your organization during the ribbon cutting ceremony?

Please list the name, title, and organization for each person you would like us to introduce. You may include more than one speaker. Speakers may include someone from your organization, a business partner, community partner, friend of the business, or another guest you would like recognized. Example: Jane Smith — Owner, ABC Company John Doe — Community Partner, XYZ Organization

We typically begin promoting ribbon cuttings up to 30 days before the event. If you need us to wait until a specific date, please let us know below.

Date

Any other information you want to share?

Share the story behind your business.

We will use this information to write the ribbon cutting invitation, script, and captions on pictures.

Once you submit this form, we will get back in touch with you shortly to confirm the date/time, details of the event and work through specifics. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@chamberbloomington.org.

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