Thurston Chamber Ribbon Cutting Information Form

CONGRATULATIONS! If you are reading this, you are likely considering a celebration for your business! Ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations are a great way to build excitement and visibility for your business or organization. Whether you are celebrating your grand opening, a remodel, anniversary, or other notable event, hosting a ribbon cutting through the Thurston County Chamber can help. It is our goal to provide guidance for a quality event and create positive energy for your business. To submit a request for your ribbon cutting, please fill out the form below. Please note that in order to invite our Ambassadors group, ribbon cutting requests must be submitted by the fourth Monday the month BEFORE your requested ribbon cutting date. 

THE TYPICAL RIBBON CUTTING EVENT LASTS ONLY 15-30 MINUTES.

Refreshments, drinks, door prizes, and decorations are optional and up to you. Keep in mind, however, that ribbon cuttings are typically short and sweet. Click here to review FAQ 

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Information Form

• Ribbon cuttings should be scheduled at least one month in advance to allow adequate time for promotion. Promotion for the event automatically included when submitting includes posting the event on our events calendar, sending in our monthly events email at the beginning of the month, posting the event on social media, and picture recap social media post following the event. Additional promotion including a stand-alone email invitation to members or printed mailing labels to membership can be incorporated for an additional fee. 

• Chamber staff do our best to host your ribbon cutting at your desired date & time.  Weekend ribbon cuttings are limited. 

• Requests will be taken on a first-come basis and must be accompanied with this form.

• We bring the GIANT scissors & ribbon!

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Business

Public Event (Open to the Community at Large)
Private Photo Opportunity (Invitation Only)

*We strongly suggest a time frame for a ribbon cutting. For example, event time is 1pm-3pm, and actual ribbon cutting at 1:30pm

*We strongly suggest a time frame for a ribbon cutting. For example, event time is 1pm-3pm, and actual ribbon cut time at 1:30pm

Please indicate if you plan on incorporating any additional elements into your event

Refreshments
Giveaways
Facility Tours
Entertainment
Family Activities
Short Program/Commentary
Other (please detail in event description)

List of local media contacts
List of Chamber member caterers
Chamber membership mailing labels ($150)
Promotional stand-alone email to be sent to members ($150)
List of Chamber member entertainers

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