Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

One of the most exciting events for a business, whether new or existing, is celebrating a grand opening, anniversary, or recent achievement.

The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce offers its assistance in the planning and preparation of your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We provide the “giant” scissors and the ribbon. Our staff will photograph the event to “preserve the moment” and we send out press releases to the local media.

The Chamber would be delighted to help your business celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony if the company has:

  • Opened its doors in the last 12 months to recognize a Grand Opening
  • Changed ownership or is under new management
  • Moved to a new location
  • Has been remodeled or expanded at its present location
  • Celebrating an Anniversary or Special Achievement
  • Offering a new service or product

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is an important part of your overall marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to kick-off a grand opening of a business. It offers an opportunity to meet key leaders in the community and get acquainted with your neighbors and Chamber members. The Greater Hudson Chamber would enjoy assisting you in planning a successful event for your company. Together we can garner optimum exposure for your company.

Chamber Representatives conduct the ceremony, complete with a large pair of scissors and ribbon and photos are taken to appear in the Chamber’s newsletter, website and forwarded on to the Hudson-Litchfield News as well as other local publications.

Schedule a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber should take place a minimum of three – four weeks ahead of the event to allow the Chamber time to invite members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, fellow chamber members and dignitaries from the Town of Hudson to join your celebration.

The Chamber staff will help you make things go as smoothly as possible by:

  • Notifying the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Town Dignitaries and chamber members to encourage them to attend your event.
  • Putting you in touch with other Chamber businesses that can provide catering, deli and beverage services, publicity and even invitations.
  • Bringing the giant scissors and take pictures at the appointed time.
  • Include the photo and acknowledgment of your ribbon cutting in an issue of the Chamber’s Newsletter and website and distributing the event to local media contacts.

There is no charge for the Chamber’s involvement, it’s a value-added benefit of being a member of the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce.

People generally anticipate spending about a half hour at the ceremony, so be prepared with collateral materials such as business cards.

Whom Should I Invite?

  • Neighbor businesses
  • Existing customers
  • Suppliers to your trade
  • Prospects
  • Personal friends and family

What Should I Serve?

  • Prepare your own
  • Hire a caterer
  • Champagne, wine, soft drinks
  • Hors d’oeuvres

How can I promote my business to people attending?

  • Drawings or door prizes
  • Certificates or coupons
  • Giveaways & promotional materials
  • Collateral materials: cards, brochures, literature

Where do I want to “stage” the official photo?

Choose a location/props (such as including your signage) and inform us that you would like to pose some pictures.

Who will be in the picture?

Those in attendance and of course anyone you would like such as employees, vendors, or customers.

Should we take pictures?

A representative of the Chamber will take pictures and we suggest you do too.