Hosting a Ribbon Cutting

Reasons for Hosting a Ribbon Cutting:

New Business to Arvada
New Location for your business
Business Remodel
BIG Anniversary
Business is under NEW Ownership

What to Expect:

Ribbon Cuttings are held on Mondays at 4:15 p.m.
We work to book ribbon cuttings 4 weeks out to allow for ample time to promote and notify the appropriate people.
15-20 guests. We invite our Members, Board of Directors, City Employees and City Council. Attendance will vary depending on attendees’ schedules.
Ribbon Cutting is broadcast live on the Chamber’s Facebook page
We also include details of your ribbon cutting in our monthly newsletter (distribution of 3,000 people).
Snarky Sweet Cake Chick donates a celebratory cake.
We will arrive at 4:00 p.m. with the ribbon & scissors and take your ribbon cutting photo at 4:15 p.m.
Your photo will be featured on social media and in our newsletters. Everyone is welcome to be in the photo!
A member of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce will welcome you to the Chamber and business community.
A City representative will give a short speech and invite you to share a few words about your organization.
Attendees usually stay and mingle for about 15-30 minutes.

How to Prepare:

Take full advantage of this opportunity to showcase your business. Ex: Give tours, demonstrations, have key employees on hand to answer questions about the organization.

Complete the attached form so we can schedule your big day – we will confirm a date upon the completion of the form.
Provide a high-resolution JPEG of your logo.
Provide forks, plates, and napkins for the cake.
Invite friends and family – the more the merrier!
Some hosts choose to offer refreshments but it is not mandatory.
Have fun and enjoy your moment in the spotlight!