Ribbon Cutting Request Form

Thank you for inviting the Davis Chamber of Commerce Lakesiders Ambassador group to be part of your Ribbon Cutting celebration!
We’re excited to support you and want to ensure your event is both successful and memorable. Below are a few helpful guidelines and tips as you begin planning.

WHO WE ARE

The Lakesiders are a group of local business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who volunteer their time to represent the Chamber and support businesses throughout Davis County.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A typical ribbon-cutting ceremony includes:

- A warm welcome from the Davis Chamber of Commerce President

- Brief remarks from your city’s mayor or another local official
(No need to reach out—we’ll contact your city on your behalf to invite their attendance.)

- A short statement from you, the business owner or manager—this is a great opportunity to share your story, recognize VIPs, thank supporters, and introduce your team

- Introduction of the Lakesiders and presentation of a certificate from the Lakesiders Chair

- The ribbon is held by Lakesiders, with the official ribbon cutting done by you and your team—smiles and photos encouraged!

We’ll take plenty of pictures and share them on the Chamber website and social media platforms to help promote your business. Ribbon Cuttings are a valuable perk of Chamber membership, and we want to make yours as impactful as possible.

WHAT THE CHAMBER AND LAKESIDERS PROVIDE

- Ribbon and ceremonial scissors

- A commemorative certificate presented by the Lakesiders to mark this special occasion

- Outreach to our Chamber community and promotion through Chamber social media platforms

- On average, 10–15 Lakesiders in attendance

LAKESIDERS PINS

Many businesses choose to create custom commemorative pins for the Lakesiders to collect. These are not required, but they are a fun and meaningful way for our Lakesiders to remember your event and represent your business proudly for years to come.

If you’d like to provide pins, we suggest planning for 15–20 pins.

REFRESHMENTS

You’re welcome to serve whatever type of refreshments you like—from light snacks to a full lunch.
If your event is during the lunch hour, please plan to offer a light meal, as many attendees will be using their lunch break to support your business.

SCHEDULING BEST PRACTICES

To ensure the best possible attendance, we recommend the following:

Preferred Days: Monday - Friday

Best Time Slots:

- Mondays: Between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM

- Tuesday - Thursday: Between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM

- Fridays: Please try to finish by 2:00 PM

Avoiding Rush Hour: We aim to wrap up all events by 3:00 PM to help avoid afternoon traffic and allow guests to return to work or other obligations on time.

Please note: If there is already a Chamber event scheduled during your preferred date and time, we will notify you as soon as possible so we can work together to find a better time that ensures strong attendance and full support for your event.

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Ribbon Cutting Details
DATE: We have found that the best days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (Mondays are not as well attended). Since the Chamber ribbon cuttings are business events, we do not schedule them on weekends or after hours. SCHEDULING: Ribbon-cuttings should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance; more notice is optimal.

If you are scheduling your ribbon cutting during the noon hour, please provide a light lunch.  Many take their lunch hour to attend the event.  If you are serving something else, please tell us what it is so that we can prepare the Lakesiders. 

Our Lakesiders Ambassador group wears commemorative pins on their blue blazers and it's a great way to showcase your business.  If you would like information on where to purchase pins, please let us know. 

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