Ribbon Cutting Request Form

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Guidelines


We know you have reasons to celebrate, and the Chamber wants to help! Complimentary ribbon cutting ceremonies are available to our members in good standing. Members will receive an in-person event where you can show off your business to Chamber Ambassadors and the community! The news will also be shared on our social media channels.; with more than 28,000 followers, your ribbon cutting post is a great way to share your good news with the Springfield community!


What qualifies for a ribbon cutting?

  • Grand Openings & Re-Openings
  • Expanding or Remodeling your place of business
  • Significant Anniversary (1 year; 5 years; 10 years; 25 years; etc.)
  • New Ownership
  • Rebranding or Significant Name Change
  • Groundbreaking
  • New Chamber Member

What the Chamber provides:

  • Invite Chamber Ambassadors to the ribbon cutting.
  • Add the event in the Chamber Calendar available to all Chamber members.
  • Arrive at your location 10-15 minutes before the scheduled ribbon cutting to set up and introduce you to the Ambassador chairman.
  • Provide giant scissors, a ribbon to cut, and confetti cannons (if requested)
  • Attend the Ribbon Cutting and take photos at ceremony.
  • Post the event to Chamber social media channels and share the news in our monthly newsletter sent to the entire membership. See example here.

If you are interested in holding a ribbon cutting for your business, please review the following guidelines:

  • Submit form at least 2-3 weeks before your desired date for scheduling purposes. Dates will not be held or added to the Chamber calendar until the ribbon cutting request form is completed in full.
  • Ribbon Cuttings are held Tuesday or Thursday at 11:00am or 4:00pm. 
  • Ribbon Cuttings are NOT offered on days of Chamber Events (Good Morning Springfield, 1st Thursday of the month/ Business After Hours, 2nd Thursday of the month).
  • No more than one ribbon cutting will be conducted on the same day.
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General Information

Please list name how you would like it to be publicly shared

Include first and last name

Name of individual(s) who plan to speak at the ceremony on behalf of the company

Please schedule at least two weeks in advance. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am or 4:00 pm are preferred)

Event Location Address

Celebration Information

Please select all that apply

Grand Opening
Expansion
Remodel
Rebrand
Anniversary
New Chamber Member
Groundbreaking

Food and drink are not required but add a nice touch

Yes
No

Chamber staff will take photos at the event but not professional quality.

Yes
No

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