Ribbon Cuttings

The RPSB Chamber is also known as the "Welcoming Arm" for our business community. Our welcome team consists of our executive board and committee volunteers selected from the business community. Our team conducts complimentary groundbreakings or ribbon cutting ceremonies for any Chamber business grand opening, expansion, moving to a new location or joining the Chamber. The service includes a group of Ambassadors coming to your place of business or event, providing the ribbon, the use of the official large scissors and taking photographs at the event. Certificates and Proclamations from local officials may be presented at the ceremony as well.

There is no charge for the Chamber ribbon cutting; it is a value added benefit of being a Chamber member. Our Ambassadors generally anticipate spending approximately 15-30 minutes at your event, so we suggest having take-away pieces about your company. The ribbon cutting you schedule is YOUR event and there are no set rules on what to do.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RIBBON CUTTING

• Submit a request your event at least two weeks in advance. Ribbon cuttings may be requested Monday-Friday.

• Determine who will cut the ribbon. The owners, top managers or executives most frequently do the honors, but each business is different and can pick whomever they like.

• Determine who will be in the photo. Some business will take multiple photos at the event to include staff, guests, Ambassadors, etc.

• Plan out your remarks or a speech. This is usually done when everyone is gathered before the ribbon cutting. This is a great time to give a short "commercial" and share what it is you do and what sets you apart. The Chamber Ambassadors love hearing from businesses and they that share information with fellow Chamber members.

• Invite everyone you know! Invite clients, prospects, friends, family, business neighbors, associates, government officials, etc.

• Food and beverage is not required, but for open house events it can make a nice touch.