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Let’s Cut the Ribbon Together!

Celebrate your business milestones with the Chamber, and we’ll facilitate the ceremony for you!

Planning your grand opening, reopening, renovation, relocation or expansion? Allow the Chamber to support your business by hosting your ribbon cutting, allowing you to focus on making a profit and building a business network for future success.

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Chamber membership is the key to unlocking your business’s potential! Don’t let the intricacies of event planning distract you. The Chamber is here to help members focus on their business goals. Not a member?

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One of the many benefits of Chamber membership is the opportunity to tap into our established and reputable business network, rich in leadership diversity from all over Greater Bakersfield. The Chamber can connect your business to potential supporters, sponsors and partners during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by our team of seasoned professionals

You can do this in three simple steps outlined below:

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What is the Purpose of a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony?

Explore the true purpose of a ribbon-cutting ceremony – a focused celebration of your business milestones:

  • Launching a new business
  • Re-opening or renovation
  • A milestone anniversary

What Happens at the Ceremony?

A ribbon-cutting ceremony often includes these key agenda items:

  • Remarks by stakeholders, notable members of the community and business representatives
  • Traditional ribbon cutting photo opportunity:
    • The ceremonial ribbon is stretched across the entrance or designated area, and individuals, often dignitaries, use large scissors to cut the ribbon, symbolizing the opening of the new venture or project.
  • A tour of the facilities or demonstrations
  • A celebration following the conclusion of the ceremony might include:
    • Light food and refreshments to encourage networking
    • Live performances or immersive experiences

Because the ribbon cutting marks a milestone in a business’ history, this is a chance for the business owner or manager to say a few words to those in attendance and publicly thank their financial backers, employees, family and friends, customers and business partners.

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We aim to schedule ribbon cuttings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. or 4 p.m., please review our policies below for more information. 

The following ribbon cutting ceremonies are currently scheduled: 

  • Leadership Bakersfield Team 2 – Thursday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. 
  • Dignity Health Special Needs & Community Outreach  – Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m. 
  • Bakersfield Electric Motor Repair – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.
  • Christian Central Valley College – Thursday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. 
  • The Ranch at Stockdale River Ranch – Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m.
  • Members must be “in good standing” and have their ribbon-cutting application approved before the Chamber can begin planning or a member can publicize an event.
  • Ribbon cuttings must be scheduled at least four (4) weeks before the ceremony.
  • Due to the dynamic nature of a ribbon cutting and the civic leaders who attend, ribbon cuttings can only be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. or 4 p.m.
    • Reasonable accommodations can be made with a 4-week notice to the Chamber.
  • Ribbon-cutting cancellations must be made seven (7) business days before the ribbon-cutting or there will be a $200 cancellation fee.
  • The Chamber can only facilitate one (1) ribbon cutting per day.
  • The Chamber can only facilitate six (6) ribbon cuttings per month, on a first-come, first-served basis
    • Chairman’s Circle members are given priority. If you’re interested in learning how to become a Chairman’s Circle member please email info@bakochamber.com.
  • Ribbon-cutting fees must be paid in full upon approval of the application and before the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • Photographs for personal use.
  • Media relations (The Greater Bakersfield Chamber must be mentioned in event promotional materials).
  • PA System.
  • Refreshments – optional
  • Notify the Chamber of participation from other business organizations (Kern EDC, KCHCC, KCBCC, NORCC, DBA).
  • Notify the Chamber if there is not adequate parking for 20 vehicles.

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