1. Schedule the Date & Time
• Coordinate with the Chamber at least 3 weeks in advance.
• Choose a date that avoids conflicts with holidays, City Council, Board of Supervisors, or major community events.
• Ideal timing: weekday mid-morning or early afternoon (10 AM–2 PM).
• Allow 1 hour for the event, with 15–20 minutes dedicated to the ceremony itself.
2. Contact Mary Catherine at the Chamber
• Confirm the chosen date and time is available
• Confirm your business details
• Submit a short business bio or description
• Send your logo or marketing materials
3. Promote the Event
• The Chamber will:
Send postcard and email invitations to members
Create a social media announcement
Notify media & community partners
• You should:
Share the event on your platforms
Invite friends, family, customers, and vendors
Post teasers and reminders online
4. Prepare Your Business
• Clean and decorate the space (balloons, signage, welcome table).
• Display brochures, business cards, or promotional items.
• Offer light refreshments & beverages.
• Consider a special offer or giveaway for guests.
• Designate a host or greeter at the entrance.
5. What the Chamber Provides
• Oversized ceremonial scissors and ribbon
• A Chamber representative to introduce speakers
• A photographer or media coverage
• Ribbon Cutting yard signs
Chamber Ambassadors, City & County representatives
6. Ceremony Flow
1. Networking (first 10-15 minutes)
2. Chamber Representative Welcome
3. Opening Prayer (optional)
4. Business Owner/Manager Remarks
• Share your story: what you do, why you opened, future plans
5. Cutting of the Ribbon (Photos taken)
6. Tour of the Business (Optional)
7. Reception/Networking Continues
7. Follow-Up
• Keep the momentum going with post-ribbon cutting promotions
• Consider offering a limited-time discount for new customers who attended
• Post photos and media coverage on social media in the following days