Ceremonial Scissors - Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)

Ceremonial Scissors & Ribbon Cutting
Is your business celebrating a grand opening, re-opening, an anniversary or recent achievement?
- New business in last year?
- New Management?
- New Location?
- Anniversary/Achievement?
This is an exciting time for businesses and we are thrilled to be able to help you celebrate.

The Chamber provides GIANT scissors - great for press releases, photographs and community exposure.
Plan The Event
Choose Your Date and Time
Invite Guests
- Existing customers
- Suppliers
- Neighbouring businesses
- Chamber members
Prepare/Organize Food & Drinks
- Do it yourself
- Hire a caterer
- Hor d’oeuvres
- Wine, champagne, soft drinks
Arrange Business Promotions for the Events
- Giveaways & promotional materials
- Door Prizes
- Coupons or certificates
Invite the Mayor's and City Officials

Extend an invitation to your local mayor, having an elected official at your event can raise the business profile in the community. You can indicate in your email to them if you would like the invitation extended to council too.
- City of Pitt Meadows, Mayor John Becker
- email: kwilson@pittmeadows.bc.ca
- City of Maple Ridge, Mayor Nicole Read
- email: pmelvin@mapleridge.ca
Inform the Media

Tell the press about your event.
- What's On Ridge Meadows
- Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times
- Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News
Inform Your Chamber Members
- Add your event to the Community Events Calendar
- Share your event on our Facebook and Twitter as well, on your own website.
What Will The Chamber Do
- Attend your event or ceremony with bells on!
- Provide giant ceremonial siccors.
- Help advertise through Chamber platforms such as social media, website and eNewsletters.
- Organize registration if necessary.