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Ribbon Cutting Request

You put a lot of blood sweat and tears into your business. Now that you are open are you ready to attract new customers and clients. Do so by requesting a Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening, Anniversary or Ground Breaking Ceremony. Welcome fellow members and the community to join you in this celebration, The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce can help you with the planning and promotion of your event and logistics on this special day.

As a benefit of your membership, Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreaking, and/or Grand Opening events can be schedueled between 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday – Thursday. (The $200 fee is waived for Gold level members and higher). Please be advised that the Chamber DOES NOT schedule these events on weekends or Holidays. Please complete and submit the following request form to get your special event on the calendar.

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Events

Other Upcoming Chamber Events

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOST

LOCATION

  • Provide enough space for guests along with ample and clearly marked parking.
    PROMOTIONS
  • Please submit your application with a copy of your logo in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format to the Chamber atleast four (4) weeks prior to your event, for use in The Source, e-blast reminders, Social Media,Chamber’s online calendar.
  • Please provide event details to the Chamber for use in promoting your event (door prizes, entertainment,etc)
  • Invite your customers, your vendors, staff, friends and family members to attend. They are your bestreferral source.
  • Additional ways to promote your event: put the event on your website, include in your e-newsletter; addto your social media; create and send an Evite to all your contacts; create and send a press release.

REFRESHMENTS

  • Hors d’oeuvres, snacks and beverages for 30 guests is a suggestion. Alcoholic beverages are optional.Nothing fancy is required. Keep it simple.
  • Work with your vendors or suppliers to see if they would donate or sponsor food and beverages for anopportunity to meet potential new customers for themselves.
  • Additional Resource: Membership Directory for list of Restaurants, Event Planners, or Caterers

PROGRAM

  • Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking ceremonies should be scheduled Monday – Thursday and should not conflict with previously scheduled Chamber programming. Please check with the Chamber staff if you would like to make any changes, otherwise we may or may not be able to accommodate your request.
  • Ribbon Cutting, Groundbreaking, and Grand Opening celebrations should be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday thru Thursday.

**PLEASE NOTE: THE CHAMBER DOES NOT SCHEDULE THESE EVENTS ON THE WEEKEND**

  • As the host, you will have an opportunity to talk about who you are and what you do. You may also usethis time to announce new products or services, share a brief company history, or highlight attributes thatset you apart from your competition.
  • Tours of your business and demonstrations are highly recommended. Use this opportunity to show off.
  • Encourage your staff, customers, and vendors to attend; This is a nice way to show you appreciation.

DOOR PRIZES

  • Door prizes are always a hit and highly recommended! Please provide at least three (3) door prizeswith a minimum value of $10 each. Let the Chamber know the details of the items you will be giving awayfor promotional purposes. Suppliers and vendors are another good source for giveaway prizes.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EAST ORLANDO CHAMBER

  • Pre-event coordination, including scheduling date, time, and place.
  • Promotion of event in Chamber E-Newsletter, website, and social media as schedule permits.
  • Invitations to the EOCC Board of Directors and Ambassadors and Elected Officials upon request.
  • For Ribbon Cuttings the Chamber will provide the large scissors, ribbon.
  • Shovels must be provided by host for Groundbreaking Ceremonies.

For additional information, please contact the Chamber’s office at (407) 277-5951 or e-mail eocc@eocc.org

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