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Ribbon Cuttings

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce provides assistance with the promotion and public relations for ribbon cutting ceremonies and grand openings to its members.   The Chamber will also supply ceremonial scissors, ribbon, and provide the business owner with a dated and signed certificate.

THE CHAMBER WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • A letter inviting our Erie County Elected Officials to the event
  • News release distributed among media outlets and posted on the Chamber’s website
  • Inclusion of the event on the Chamber’s website
  • Photo/video promotion on the Chamber’s social media accounts
  • Ribbon and scissors
  • Invitation for Chamber members

THE BUSINESS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

                • Provide the Amherst Chamber with a minimum of two to four weeks advance notice of desired ceremony
                • Designate one person to make arrangements and act as the official contact person for the event
                • Arrange for company representative(s) to be at the ribbon cutting and appear in the photo
                • Invite customers and friends to partake in the ceremony
                • Provide refreshments, if desired

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in holding a ribbon cutting ceremony, please email memberservices@amherst.org and include the following information:

        • Contact Name
        • Contact Phone Number
        • Company Name
        • Proposed Ribbon Cutting date & time
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