Ribbon Cutting Details
Why host one?
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a new beginning. It's not just a marketing event; it's a chance to genuinely appreciate the people who envisioned an idea and worked tirelessly to turn the dream into a reality. It also gives your new or improved business the opportunity to formally announce its launch or changes and provides a great networking opportunity in the community.
Who can host one?
Sponsored Ribbon Cuttings are for Member businesses of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and must be limited to the following criteria:
- Launching a new business or relocating an existing business (within the first 6 months of opening)
- Significant expansion or remodel of your business (within the first 6 months of opening)
- New management or ownership (within the first 6 months of opening)
- Must be a storefront business (Home-based business owners, please contact the Chamber office for ribbon-cutting opportunities at an offsite location.
We are happy to conduct a ribbon cutting for a new business that is not a member of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce for a nonmember rate of $75 but is located within the city limits of Peoria.
What you get when you host a ribbon cutting with the Chamber?
- Special email sent to all of our board of directors and ambassador officials to notify them of your ribbon cutting
- Your ribbon cutting on our Calendar of Events for all members of the Chamber of Commerce and the public to see
- Official ribbon cutting “Giant Scissors” with the ceremonial ribbon
- Photos of the event on our electronic newsletter and social media
- Chamber President, Board Members, and Ambassadors in attendance (May vary due to scheduling)
Program Agenda
Our usual agenda for ribbon cuttings follows.
- Chamber members and business guests will arrange themselves in front of the business or signage.
- Several photos will be taken to ensure all faces are seen, followed by the actual ribbon cutting.
- Only one photo of the cut will be taken.
- Before the ribbon cutting, you may wish to introduce yourself and your employees, tell a little about your business, etc.
- A representative of the Chamber will speak
- All attendees will be invited to sign the ceremonial ribbon as a keepsake for the business.
- Facility tours and reception are recommended for after the ceremony.
Ready for a Ribbon Cutting?
Download the Ribbon Cutting Guidelines for more details or contact us to request a ribbon cutting.