Ribbon Cuttings Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are likely considering a celebration for your business. We are excited for your success and appreciate the opportunity to help you mark this momentous occasion. What is a ribbon cutting? A service provided exclusively to chamber members, a ribbon cutting is a ceremonial event marking the opening of a brand new business, a groundbreaking, a newly renovated space, a relocation, or a milestone anniversary. It’s also a great opportunity to network with other business owners and members of the community. As the representative of the member business, you can take this opportunity to address those gathered and say a few words to show appreciation to those who’ve supported you in your efforts (partners, community members, family, etc.) It’s also a great time to share details about your business with those attending. How the chamber will serve you and your business for your special celebration The Chamber will gladly assist you with the following: • Send out an email blast to chamber members announcing your ribbon cutting. • Invite our Chamber Ambassadors • List your ribbon cutting on the chamber’s online event calendar • Bring the ceremonial scissors and chamber branded ribbon • Have a member of the chamber’s team provide congratulatory remarks • Take pictures at the event and publish a photo in our newsletter Host Business Responsibilities You are the host of your ribbon cutting. Make it yours! • Designate a contact person to coordinate with the chamber staff person • Send your logo to the chamber staff person • Send out invitations to your contacts and consider inviting local elected officials • Designate a speaker(s) to make comments at your ceremony • Food and beverage are not required but add a nice touch to your event • Consider giving out a few door prizes or giving a goodie bag to attendees as they leave with a few treats and your business cards inside • Keep the chamber staff up to date on event details, changes or additions We strongly encourage you to conduct your own public relations campaign to increase attendance and awareness for your ribbon cutting. There isn't just one style of a ribbon cutting ceremony. Depending on what style you're looking to host, most ribbon cutting events are 15 minutes to an hour in time. Keep in mind, however, that ribbon cuttings are typically short and sweet, but can be scheduled along with grand opening celebrations if you choose. Please fill out all the fields below. We truly want your event to be a success! The more information you share with us, the better we may serve you. Member Business/Organization Name * Contact Person * First & last name Telephone # * Do not use hyphens. Please use numbers only. Email * Requested date/time (please list three). * Event Style * Public Event (Open to the Community at Large) Private Event (Invitation Only) Photo only- We wish to have a photo of a ribbon cutting and are not planning to have it in conjunction with other celebrations Location * Physical address, city Who is speaking? Please be prepared to give a 2 minute welcome/intro speech * (Please list all) Business representative, corporate spokesperson, city official? Will you be inviting elected officials, city officials, or other Jackson County government officials? * Yes No If yes, please list below. Name of other participating individual(s) or organization(s). Will there be another ribbon cut at this event (corporate, another chamber, or other city/community organization) * Yes No If yes, please list below. Name of other participating individual(s) or organization(s). Please briefly describe your event plans (or fill in "photo only") * Light refreshments, door prizes, grand opening? Please upload your logo for use in social media promotion of your event. jpg or png image preferred Would you like us to provide you with a list of chamber member caterers? * Yes No Driving directions or landmarks if necessary (this helps if the location is new and not easily navigated from google maps). Please contact Paige Main with any questions. 706-387-0300 or pmain@jacksoncountyga.com. Once this request form is received, you will be contacted by a chamber staff member to confirm your ribbon cutting. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS! We are excited to celebrate this business milestone with you!
