SOBRE NOSOTROS

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:

Grand openings at a new location
Grand re-openings after a remodel or expansion
Milestone anniversaries (years 5, 10, 20, 25…)
Groundbreaking ceremonies

Additional benefits of a ribbon cutting include:

Generating buzz on social media
Generating news stories about your business
Establishing a customer base
Creating referrals, leads, and sales from attendees

The Doraville Chamber of Commerce provides the following services free of charge to members:

Make recommendations for Run of Show (how your event will flow from arrival to cutting the ribbon)
Announce your event on our website and social media
Invite local city and elected officials
Invite members of the Chamber of Commerce
Arrival of Chamber Ambassador 30 minutes prior to your event
Provide the ribbon and lend the BIG SCISSORS
Attendance and short remarks from at least one member of the Chamber’s Executive Committee
Publish a photo of your event on our website and social media.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT

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
Plan your event at least 3 weeks in advance
Schedule your event mid-week at 8:30am or 5pm to generate the best attendance from Chamber supporters, local dignitaries, and media.
Consider time of day with the best lighting for photography and comfort of guests
Mail your invitations at least 2 weeks in advance
Plan your remarks or speech
Plan your Run of Show
Be “show ready” at least 15 minutes before your event for early arrivals
Consider parking and flow of traffic
Plan who will greet guests upon arrival
Consider the flow of people as they arrive and where they wait for ceremony to begin
Plan placement of refreshments and at what time will they be dispersed
Determine where and what time will speeches begin, who is in the lineup, and how long for each speaker
Plan the placement of ribbon
Consider who will be behind the ribbon and who will cut the ribbon
Plan photo opportunities
Determine placement of a table with your brochures and business cards

Additional investments to consider:

Conduct a PR campaign to increase attendance and awareness
Give out a small take-home gift with your logo so guests remember the event and your business
Offer refreshments that coincide with the season and time of day
Hold a prize drawing or provide a special offer or coupon to all attendees
Hire a photographer and videographer to capture moments so you can focus on the event