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!
Schedule a Ribbon Cutting with the Carlsbad Chamber!
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
- The Chamber does not request an RSVP for Ribbon Cuttings
- Email City Council date & time.
The Business Member’s Role
- Contact the Chamber at least 15 business days before the preferred date and email your business logo to [email protected].
- 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 [email protected]
- Refreshments are optional at expense of business, but we highly encourage them.
Ribbon Cutting Request
Need Something?
If you have any questions or need any assistance regarding your Ribbon Cutting, feel free to send us a message or email Kathy Steffen at [email protected]. Thank you!