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RIBBON CUTTING SCHEDULE

Ribbon Cuttings are booked no less than one month in advance and are scheduled on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Ceremony hours are 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

 

HOSTING BENEFITS

Ribbon Cutting/Hosting fees are $200 and available to current and up-to-date members only:

  • STCACC will arrange for a St. Charles City Official, the Chamber’s Executive Director or Chairman of the Board, or other dignitary to officiate. (We do not guarantee the attendance of the Mayor, it is only a request)
  • STCACC will contact Chamber Ambassadors, Committee Members, Chamber Board & Staff to encourage their attendance
  • A notice of your Ribbon Cutting in Chamber communications, and on the Chamber’s website as well as promoted on social media
  • STCACC will provide "official" ribbon and scissors for the ceremony
  • STCACC will take photos to post to the Chamber’s social media
  • Up to five minutes of microphone time at your ceremony promoting your business

 

EVENT RECOMMENDATIONS

To ensure that your Ribbon Cutting celebration is successful, we encourage our hosts to:

  • Send out invitations to customers, friends, and family and promote on your social media sites
  • Send out a press release to local media announcing your upcoming celebration
  • Add excitement to your celebration by offering discounts and door prizes
  • Be sure to provide hors d’oeuvres and refreshments for those who attend. We recommend soft drinks, beer and/or wine. If you need a caterer, be sure to check the STCACC website directory for catering Members
  • Dedicate time to provide tours of your business space to your guests
  • Display your literature and give out promotional items
  • Please feel free to do as much or as little as you would like to “showcase” your business; we want you to be creative and comfortable with hosting your celebration
  • Please note that once your event is promoted, we strongly suggest there be no change to the date and time.

 

Ribbon Cutting Request Form

Business After Hours

Our Business After Hours programs serve as local business networking events for our Chamber members. If your business is interested in hosting a Business After Hours event, send us your request using the form below. We will respond promptly to your inquiry with all the logistic details. Dates will be assigned on a first come – first served basis. There is NO FEE to host a Business After Hours.

 

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • The Host should have space adequate for 20 + people.
  • The Host will need to provide their logo for use on marketing materials.
  • The Host will be responsible for providing and serving appetizers and
    drink at the event. Providing alcoholic beverages is optional.
  • The Host may conduct tours of their business during the event for
    those interested.
  • Multiple Chamber members can partner to host a Business After Hours.
  • Displays and exhibits may be used to promote the sponsor but also
    must identify the function as a St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce
    "Business After Hours" with our logo.
  • There shall be no program except as provided by the Chamber. The St.
    Charles Area Chamber of Commerce will thank guests for coming and
    the sponsor for hosting the event for the Chamber.
  • The actual date must be approved by the Chamber. Typically hosted on
    Thursdays of every month

 

Business After Hours Request Form

Interested in partnering with one of our committees as their event venue?

Send us your inquiry at info@stcareachamber.com to be considered and connected with our of our Committee Chairs!

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