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Ribbon Cutting Request

What is a ribbon-cutting?

A ribbon-cutting is the ceremonial opening of a brand-new or newly-renovated/relocated business that has opened within the last six months with a photograph in the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter. It can inaugurate an organization’s first day of business or it can take place weeks after the business’ soft opening. Ribbon-Cuttings will be held at the Host’s place of business. Members or Non-Members wishing to hold a Chamber Ribbon-Cutting must submit the online application below to the Chamber Office.

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Keep in mind that we are your support, this is your event. You can make it as simple or as big as you want!

A significant moment

Because the ribbon cutting marks a very significant moment in the business’ history, this is also a great photo opportunity. The ceremony gives the business owner or manager a chance to say a few words to those gathered. Business owners have used this time to publicly thank their financial backers, their employees, their friends and family, and/or their business partners. They also take the opportunity to talk about what their business does.

Tips for a successful ribbon cutting:

  • Schedule and plan in advance
  • Invite customers, clients, friends, family, and your local municipality
  • Market your event
  • Submit a press release for our e-newsletter (members only)
  • Provide food and beverages (we suggest it!)
  • Have an announcement or speech to educate your guests
  • Prepare for bad weather

Member Rates:

 

  1. $350: Includes one social media platform post, scissors, photo in newsletter, invite, and more!
  2. $850: Elevate your presence with all the above, plus a dedicated post on 3 social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

Non-Member Rate:

 

$550 (and doesn’t include social media postings!)

 

For those looking to maximize their impact, we offer elevated packages:

 

Elevated Packages:

  • $5,500 LDB Cost: Your ribbon cutting event will be attended by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. Photos will be distributed to Palm Beach Post and PBNCC Newsletter. Additionally, you'll receive a 1-minute recap video of the event, distributed across all social media platforms and newsletters through PBNCC.

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  • $7,500 LDB Cost: Experience the ultimate exposure! In addition to all the benefits of the $5,500 package, you'll be featured as a guest on the Palm Beach North Podcast, allowing you to promote your business to a wide audience.

After approval from the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, This fee MUST be paid prior to the official posting of your Ribbon Cutting.

Ribbon-cuttings are conducted Tuesday – Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with the following choices: Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. / 4 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 4 p.m.; Friday at 11 a.m. / 2 p.m. We do not schedule ribbon-cuttings on Saturday – Monday.

Attendance of Chamber Staff and Ambassadors will vary based on the time and day. Attendance is not guaranteed so please invite your friends, family and clients!

Note: Reservations are booked a minimum of 21 days in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please do not send communications until the Chamber has confirmed your date and time.

  • Invite your own guests (customers, clients, friends, family)
  • Invite your local municipality council members and mayor
  • Provide the Chamber with a timeline and list of speakers at least one week prior to the event
  • You may provide food/beverage if desired (we advise it!)
  • Market event (the Chamber promotes event prior through event on our calendar, but we strongly advise you submit a press release in addition)
  • You may reach out to media for coverage if desired
  • Send a copy of your guest list to Chamber at least 24 hours prior to event
  • Ribbon for ceremony
  • Large ceremonial scissors
  • Camera for photographs
  • Attendance of Chamber Staff Member
  • CEO attendance cannot be guaranteed, but we strive to have him present at every ribbon-cutting (if business wishes to have him speak, it must be requested in the ‘Additional Information’ section of the form below)
  • Invite Ambassadors and Board (attendance not guaranteed)
  • Include invite of ribbon cutting in our newsletter to invite community (if this is not desired, please direct the Chamber in the ‘Additional Information’ section of the form below)
    1. Submits Ribbon Cutting information for pre-event promotion and post-event image in the Florida Weekly newspaper (the Chamber does NOT guarantee coverage)

If you need to cancel/postpone your event you must let us know at least 2 weeks prior. A cancellation within 3 days of your event will result in a $75 cancellation fee, and you will need to reschedule your ribbon-cutting with the Chamber within 30 days from your previous date. If you cancel more than twice, we reserve the right to cancel your event entirely. Please note if the previous date of the ribbon cutting does get promoted in the Florida Weekly newspaper as an upcoming event and there is a cancellation or postponement, it is NOT the Chamber’s responsibility. We will alert the FW of the change but know that the newspaper may have already gone to print.

Considering membership?

Here are the reasons why you would want to be a member before your Ribbon Cuttings:

Member Option 1Member Option 2Non-MemberElevated Packages
Cost$350$850$550$5,500 / $7,500
Ribbon for ceremonyXXXX
Large ceremonial scissorsXXXX
Camera for photographsXXXX
Attendance of Chamber Staff MemberXXXX
Ribbon Cutting invite in newsletterXXXX
Ribbon Cutting event invite on Chamber CalendarXXXX
Ribbon Cutting Photo with description in newsletter (within 30 days of event)XXXX
Submit Ribbon Cutting information for pre- and post-event info in the Florida Weekly newspaper and the Palm Beach Post
(PBNCC does NOT guarantee coverage)
XXX
1-minute recap video of event, which gets distributed amongst PBNCC and PBN social platforms, and Chamber Connect e=newsletterX
Feature on the Palm Beach North Podcast$7,500 Included
Dedicated Facebook Post (based on Content Calendar)Only 1 Dedicated Social Media PostXX
Dedicated LinkedIn Post (based on Content Calendar)PossiblyXX
Dedicated Instagram Post (based on Content Calendar)PossiblyXX
Featured in Instagram StoryXXX
Dedicated Instagram Reel/TikTok Video
(based on Content Calendar)
X
Linkable Online Business Listing page in NewsletterXXX
Linkable Online Business Listing page on PBNCC homepageXXX
Additional Add-on of Facebook LIVE Video Cost$100X$150X

Ribbon Cutting Request Form

    I agree to the Chamber’s Ribbon-Cutting terms.

    Contact Name

    Company Name

    Phone Number

    Email Address

    Address of Location

    Web Address

    Links to Social Media Accounts





    Are you hosting a Ribbon Cutting event, or are you using the Ribbon Cutting as a photo opportunity?

    Would you like your ribbon cutting streamed on Facebook Live? (Availability is not guaranteed)

    Setting the Date

    Please provide three choices of time and day (Tuesday / Thursday 11 a.m. / 4 p.m. OR Wednesday 9 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 4 p.m. OR Friday at 11 a.m. / 2 p.m. We do not schedule ribbon-cuttings on Saturday – Monday.) and we will select a date:

    1st Preference Date: Time:

    2nd Preference Date: Time:

    3rd Preference Date: Time:

    Additional Information