What to expect? 

• Ceremonies may be scheduled Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-3:30pm. We require a two-week notice of a ceremony to accommodate for proper promotion as well as to ensure no other conflicts are on the calendar so you can have the best attendance possible. 
• A member of our team will contact you within two (2) business days to confirm receipt of your request.
• A tentative date will be reserved upon receipt of the request. 
• We will contact the Mayor and City Council for their availability.
• We will confirm with you the date/time of the event. 
• Your ribbon cutting will be announced on the Partnership's website calendar, and a media alert will be issued.  
• Our staff will be in attendance with ribbon-cutting scissors, ribbon, and proclamation certificate.

Sample Itinerary (30 minutes):

• Partnership staff, diplomats, and business representatives gather for a photo. Scissors are given to the owner/manager for cutting.
• Partnership staff takes photos throughout ceremony and a recording is posted to the Partnership's social media platforms.
• Business spokesperson provides a brief overview (3-5 minutes) of the business for diplomats and staff to “spread the word.”
• Adjourn for refreshments (if provided by business) & Partnership portion of the event concludes. 
• The Partnership only provides ribbon cutting services for its members. If you would like to learn more about joining the Partnership please click here.