The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing you with the maximum exposure for all of our members! Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to present your business to the community. We offer this service as a benefit of being a Chamber member at no additional cost to you. We have provided simple guidelines and information below of your role as a business and the Chamber’s role to assist you in the planning and coordination of a successful event. Download the Ribbon Cutting Request Form or complete your submission online so we can get you scheduled right away! Thank you!
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The Chamber’s Role
- Assist in selecting date. (The Chamber’s calendar of events, as well as the community’s calendar will be considered in setting the date.)
- Assist in establishing format of the event
- Send invitation via mail at least 10 days in advance to the Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors.
- Provide ceremonial scissors, ribbon and camera
- At event, welcomes new business into the Chamber Community and introduces dignitaries present most of whom may wish to say a few words of congratulations.
- Will post on chamber website
- Email City Council date & time.
The Business Member’s Role
- Contact the Chamber at least 15 business days before the preferred date, and send your business logo. Call (760) 931-8400 for the address to send it to.
- Spread the word about your ribbon cutting to customers, clients, vendors, friends, family and colleagues…the more, the merrier.
- Decide who will cut the ribbon and which representative of the business will address the attendees.
- Notify the Media
- You may choose to incorporate your ribbon cutting with some other function: however, the chambers role in the event will be for the Ribbon Cutting portion of the program/event only
- Send your high-definition business logo to the Chamber — call (760) 931-8400 if you need the address
- Refreshments are optional at expense of business, but we highly encourage them.
Ribbon Cutting Request
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Need Something?
If you have any questions or need any assistance regarding your Ribbon Cutting, feel free to send us a message or email Kathleen McNary at [email protected]. Thank you!