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MAKE SOME NOISE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH

Ribbon-Cutting and Grand-Opening Events

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If You Are a Dublin Chamber Member, We Can Help with Your Event!Ribbon-cutting, groundbreaking and grand-opening events are a great way to open a new business or a new location. These types of events offer you the opportunity to publicly thank your customers, financial backers, friends and family, and talk about your products and services.

In addition, ceremonial events such as these allow you to: • Introduceboththepublicand

Chamber members to your new location

• FamiliarizethepublicandChamber members with your product/services

• Beginacustomerbase• Generate leadsandsales

from attendees

If you are a Dublin Chamber member, we can help with your event! The Dublin Chamber will:• SendoutanemailtoAmbassadorsandChamberBoardMembersinviting

them to attend.

• Helppromoteyoureventonwww.DublinChamber.org.JustlogintotheChamber’s member portal using your username and password to post your event on the Chamber’s community calendar. Don’t know your username or password? Contact us at 614-889-2001.

• AnnounceyoureventinDublin Chamber News,abi-monthlynewsletter.Justsendyour event details to info@DublinChamber.org by the following deadlines:

• Jan./Feb.edition–Dec.10deadline• March/Apriledition–Feb.10deadline• May/Juneedition–April10deadline• July/Aug.edition–June10deadline• Sept./Oct.edition–Aug.10deadline• Nov./Dec.edition–Oct.10deadline

• SendaChamberrepresentativetoattendyourevent.Pleasecoordinateyourdatewith the Chamber well in advance to avoid date and time conflicts, and to give you more time for publicity.

• Providethe“giantscissors”andribbonattheevent...agreatphotoopportunity!

• Publishyoureventwrap-upwithyourphotointhenexteditionofDublin Chamber News or on social media. (Subject to printing space and deadline.) Sendyourphotos and event details to info@DublinChamber.org immediately after your event.

If you would like to invite the general public, you should explore advertising avenues and/or consider sending a press release to the local media. Local media contacts include:*

Dublin Chamber News Magazine (Bi-Monthly Publication)

info@DublinChamber.org

ThisWeek Dublin Villager (Weekly Publication on Thursdays)

SarahSole,Reporter ssole@thisweeknews.com

Event Listing editorial@thisweeknews.com

Dublin Life (Bi-Monthly Publication)

GarthBishop,ManagingEditor gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com

Business First (Weekly Publication)

Doug Buchanan, ManagingEditor–Digital dbuchanan@bizjournals.com

KatySmith,Editor–Print ksmith@bizjournals.com

Columbus Dispatch (Daily Publication)

Ron Carter, Business Editor rcarter@dispatch.com

BarbaraJames,AssistantBusinessEditor bjames@dispatch.com

Online Onlineed@dispatch.com

*List subject to change without notice.

RIBBON-CUTTING AND GRAND-OPENING EVENTS

To make sure your event is successful, carefully consider the following steps.    1. Setthedateandtimeoftheevent,andcoordinatewithChamberstaff.

2. Sendinvitationsthree-to-sixweeksbeforeyoureventtoyourfamily,friends, andpast,currentandpotentialcustomers, businessassociates(includingyour accountant,banker,andpropertyowner), suppliers, employees,themedia, neighboring businesses,andgovernmentofficials. 

3. Consider having give-away items, especially items with your logo that guests can take with them. Visit www.DublinChamber.org/promotions for a list of Chamber member businesses that can help create these special give-away items. 

4. Foodandbeverageisnotrequired,butforopen-houseevents,itisa nicetouch.ForalistofDublinChambermembercateringfirms,visit www.DublinChamber.org/catering orcalltheChamberforrecommendations.

5. Prepareaquickspeechtowelcomeyourguestsandbesuretohaveplentyofbrochures and business cards available.

6. Hireaphotographerorassignsomeoneinyourorganizationtotakephotographs at the event. Chamber member photographers can be found by visiting www.DublinChamber.org/photography.

7. If appropriate, be prepared to offer tours of your facility.

8. Create some type of offer or special discount to hand out so your attendees returnascustomers!

You could also enhance your event by creating a direct mail piece and inviting the entire Chamber membership to attend. The Chamber can provide you with member mailing labels. Labels are updated weekly, require 2-3 days notice prior to pickup and a sample of what you plan to mail, and are available to members for only $150. This is especially encouraged if you are hostinganeventwithprizes,businessspecials,andrefreshments.  

If you have additional questions, or if you would like to schedule a Dublin Chamber representative to attend your event, call us at 614-889-2001.

129 S. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017 Tel: 614-889-2001 Fax: 614-889-2888 info@DublinChamber.org DublinChamber.org