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Workshops & Education
About
Emergency Resources
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Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Information
Congratulations on your ribbon cutting or groundbreaking! The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate your success, and we value the opportunity to help celebrate your business.
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Celebrate Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
What to Expect With a Chamber Ribbon Cutting or Groundbreaking
Introduce your business to the public and fellow Chamber Members
Announcement of the ribbon cutting or groundbreaking featured on the Lakeland Chamber’s website, community calendar, and newsletter
Ribbon cutting or groundbreaking photo posted to Lakeland Chamber social media after the event.
Option to have Thryve Media film your ribbon cutting for an additional fee.
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Bring the official ribbon and scissors or groundbreaking shovels.
Invite Chamber Members, local elected officials, and community media outlets.
Provide attendees a registration link for your event.
List and promote your ribbon cutting on the Chamber’s website and social media.
Preparing for a Ribbon Cutting or Groundbreaking
Conduct a separate PR campaign.
Have door prizes or other giveaways.
Give free samples or discount services.
Invite corporate staff, clients, and business partners.
Offer complimentary beverages and appetizers.
Consider who will cut the ribbon. Invite your company’s top executives, managers, and team members to join the celebration.
Prepare an opening/closing speech. This speech is done as everyone gathers around the ribbon and just before and after the ceremony.
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