RIBBON CUTTING SERVICE
The Doraville Chamber of Commerce provides complimentary ribbon cutting for its members. Hosting a ribbon cutting gives you the opportunity to introduce your business and location to the public and other Chamber members. Ceremony assistance is provided for:
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Grand openings at a new location
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Grand re-openings after a remodel or expansion
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Milestone anniversaries (years 5, 10, 20, 25…)
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Groundbreaking ceremonies
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Additional benefits of a ribbon cutting include:
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Generating buzz on social media
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Generating news stories about your business
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Establishing a customer base
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Creating referrals, leads, and sales from attendees
The Doraville Chamber of Commerce provides the following services free of charge to members:
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Make recommendations for Run of Show (how your event will flow from arrival to cutting the ribbon)
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Announce your event on our website and social media
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Invite local city and elected officials
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Invite members of the Chamber of Commerce
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Arrival of Chamber Ambassador 30 minutes prior to your event
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Provide the ribbon and lend the BIG SCISSORS
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Attendance and short remarks from at least one member of the Chamber’s Executive Committee
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Publish a photo of your event on our website and social media.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT
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Start compiling your guest list with addresses/emails as soon as possible. People to consider might include your business partners, investors, financier, contractors, employees, customers, friends, and family
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Plan your event at least 3 weeks in advance
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Schedule your event mid-week at 8:30am or 5pm to generate the best attendance from Chamber supporters, local dignitaries, and media.
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Consider time of day with the best lighting for photography and comfort of guests
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Mail your invitations at least 2 weeks in advance
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Plan your remarks or speech
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Plan your Run of Show
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Be “show ready” at least 15 minutes before your event for early arrivals
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Consider parking and flow of traffic
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Plan who will greet guests upon arrival
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Consider the flow of people as they arrive and where they wait for ceremony to begin
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Plan placement of refreshments and at what time will they be dispersed
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Determine where and what time will speeches begin, who is in the lineup, and how long for each speaker
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Plan the placement of ribbon
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Consider who will be behind the ribbon and who will cut the ribbon
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Plan photo opportunities
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Determine placement of a table with your brochures and business cards
Additional investments to consider:
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Conduct a PR campaign to increase attendance and awareness
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Give out a small take-home gift with your logo so guests remember the event and your business
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Offer refreshments that coincide with the season and time of day
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Hold a prize drawing or provide a special offer or coupon to all attendees
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Hire a photographer and videographer to capture moments so you can focus on the event