STCOC Ribbon Cutting Request Form - 2023

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate your business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This service is at no cost to STCOC Members at the Business Level Investment and above who are celebrating a grand opening or milestone anniversary. It is unique way for the Chamber to help market you and your business. Questions? Contact the Chamber office (813) 637-0156 or membership@southtampachamber.org.

By checking this box you are agreeing to the terms outlined below. *

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Ribbon cuttings must be planned a minimum of 4 weeks in advance. Requested dates are on a first come-first serve basis. Dates will not be held or added to the Chamber calendar until this form is completed in full. Ribbon cuttings outside of normal business hours may incur a fee as outlined below. Any applicable fees must be paid no less than 30 days prior to the date of the event to guarantee services. The Chamber cannot guarantee attendance at your event. It is suggested that you consider hosting an open house in conjunction with your ribbon cutting ceremony. - Invite your clients, neighbors, family, friends and colleagues, promote your event on social media and to other groups you may be a part of. Facility tours and reception are recommended for after the ceremony.

Business Name *

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

EMail *

Phone Number

Address Block - US

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Description of your business: *

Parking instructions: *

Please share the reason for your ribbon cutting?

Grand Opening (with in 1 year of opening) Milestone Anniversary (10 years or more) New Location New Owner Rennovation/Expansion

If you do not see your celebration listed above, but would like to host a ribbon cutting, please contact membership@southtampachamber.org to see if your business is eligible.

This program is first-come, first-serve. Members will be contacted with the next available date as new applications are received. Availability may be 4-8 weeks from the date of sign up. We will try to accommodate special requests when we are able. Please list your preferred date(s) and time for your event - We recommend you list more than one date. Ribbon cuttings are typically held Tuesday-Thursday between 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-12pm. Ribbon cuttings after 4pm will incur an after-hours fee of $100. We do not currently offer ribbon cuttings on Saturday or Sunday. Ribbon cuttings cannot be held on a holiday or on the same day as a scheduled chamber event. *

Please include as much information as possible so we may best promote this event. Who will provide your catering? What prize(s) will you give away? Will you have any special promomotions or activties during the event? *

Please choose your ribbon cutting package:

Any applicable fees must be paid no less than 30 days prior to the date of the event to guarantee services.

Standard Ribbon Cutting - Complimentary

Check this box to select the Standard Ribbon Cutting

Standard Ribbon Cuttings are complimentary for members at the Business Level* or higher. To include (1) e-mailed ribbon cutting invitation to Chamber members approx. 2 weeks prior to your event, event to be listed on the Chamber website and in weekly newsletter, chamber to provide a staff member or Ambassador to facilitate your ceremony, large ceremonial scissors and ribbon, a digital photo of your ribbon cutting ceremony to be posted on Chamber’s social media.

Marketing Package @ $150

Check this box to select the Marketing Package

Marketing Package to include all items included in the Standard Ribbon Cutting Package PLUS… Chamber to create an event on the Chamber’s official Facebook page and guarantee 2 social media posts prior to your event, Facebook live video of your ribbon cutting ceremony, press release to be distributed by the Chamber following your event (member to provide press release), ribbon cutting photo included in Chamber E-newsletter.

Premium Ribbon Cutting Package @ $300

Check this box to select the Premium Package

Premium Package to include all items in the Standard Ribbon Cutting Package & Marketing Package PLUS… No additional fee for after hours event, Chamber CEO or Chairman of the Board to facilitate your ribbon cutting ceremony, commemorative plaque to display in your business, and a featured article in Chamber E-newsletter. The Chamber will provide contact information for City of Tampa and Hillsborough County officials. *The Chamber cannot guarantee event attendance by elected officials or media.

Please upload your logo to be used on the Chamber's website. (.jpeg or .png are preferred.)

STCOC Ribbon Cutting Request Form - 2023

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