Host a Ribbon Cutting

A business or organization qualifies for a Park Hills - Leadington Chamber Signature Ribbon Cutting if the business or organization is newly opened, under new ownership, in a new location, or has had a major remodel.

Chamber Investors: Businesses or organizations that are paid members of the Park Hills – Leadington Chamber of Commerce will be charged a fee of $100. The fee amount is due upon scheduling the ribbon cutting event. Upon renewal of membership for the next calendar year, a $100 credit will be added to the business or organization’s membership account which may be used for sponsorships, event fees, luncheon fees, or other non-dues chamber-related fees.

Non-Investors: Businesses or organizations that are not paid members of the Park Hills – Leadington Chamber of Commerce will be charged a fee of $300. The fee amount is due upon scheduling the ribbon cutting event.

Scheduling a ribbon cutting should take place a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event to allow time to invite elected officials, Chamber board members, Chamber ambassadors, Chamber investors, and members of the media.

Ribbon Cuttings are scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

The event must take place within 6 months of a business or organization’s Chamber investment date or its major event (i.e. grand opening, remodel, etc.). If the business or organization is home-based, the event may take place at the Chamber office or an alternate location of your choice.

A typical ribbon-cutting ceremony is approximately 15 to 30 minutes long. Guests begin to arrive approximately 15 minutes before the designated event time. Guest will tour the business or organization and mingle with other guests while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

The ceremony will begin 5-minutes after the designated event time to allow for late arrivals. A Chamber representative will say a few words. The business owner or an organization representative has the opportunity to say a few words. A Chamber representative presents a certificate of appreciation is to the business owner or organization representative. Once everyone is in place for the ribbon cutting, a photo is taken BEFORE the ribbon is actually cut. Finally, there is a count-down to the cutting of the ribbon.

The following is a typical sample ceremony agenda:

• 9:45 to 10:05 a.m. Arrival of Guests
• 10:05 to 10:10 a.m. Brief Welcome Comments by a Chamber Official, a Blessing of the Business or Organization (optional), and a Brief Overview of the Business or Organization Along With any Additional Comments as Made by a Company Representative
• 10:10 a.m. Taking of the Official Photo and Cutting of the Ribbon - Please Note, Ribbon Cuttings are now also recorded and posted on Facebook Live!
• 10:15 a.m. Refreshments, Tours, Mingling, Networking, etc.

You are not required to serve anything however, if you choose to, you may provide light refreshments for your guests.

It’s your event, make it as grand or as simple as you like. It can be as easy as coffee and donuts at a morning ribbon-cutting; cheese and crackers or cookies/cake and soft drinks for an afternoon ribbon-cutting; or even a light lunch if you’re hosting the event during the lunch hour.

This optional service is available at the request of the business owner or organization representative.  If requested, the Chamber will recruit a local clergyman to attend and offer a blessing of growth and prosperity for the business or organization and its employees.

• Invite employees, customers, family, and friends to attend
• Provide a light snack and drinks for guests (optional)
• Prepare a 1 to 2-minute speech to educate the group about your business or organization, thank anyone who helped with the endeavor that we are celebrating, and answer any questions that your guests may have

• Promote the event on the Chamber’s website in the event calendar, in the Chamber newsletter (before and/or after depending on the timing of the event), during the Chamber’s monthly radio interviews, and on the Chamber’s Facebook page
• Invite Chamber Board Members, Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber Investors, City Officials, and Members of the Media
• Provide the Ceremonial Ribbon and Scissors
• Provide Clergyman for the Blessing of the Business/Organization (optional)
• Take a photo of the ribbon cutting
• Submit the ribbon cutting photo to the Daily Journal
• Post the photo on Chamber’s website and Facebook page

• The business or organization hosting the ribbon cutting will receive a framed certificate of appreciation from the Chamber of Commerce.
• The business or organization will receive a commemorative, framed photo of the ribbon cutting.
• We love social media! Be sure to tag the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce in your social media posts of the event and use #phlcoc.