Ribbon Cutting Request Form

Setting a Date

• All business celebration applications must be received no later than 1 month prior to the event
• The time of your event should be between Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM.

Invitations

• The event will be announced in the Greater Irvine Chamber Weekly Connection digital newsletter, Event blast (sent to 6,000+ subscribers), promoted on the Greater Irvine Chamber social media platforms, and posted on the Chamber Event Calendar.
• On request, invitations will include City Elected Officials (Mayor/City Council), Assemblymen, and State Representatives.
• We encourage you to invite family, friends, colleagues, vendors, clients, media, etc.

The Program

• The Chamber will provide ceremonial scissors.
• The Chamber does NOT provide a professional photographer or PA system.
• No program or official ceremony should last longer than 15-20 minutes.
• The Chamber can provide a standard run-of-show.
• If your event includes an open house or tour of your facility, be sure to have individuals available to conduct group tours.
• If holding an outdoor event, have a backup plan in case of poor weather conditions.

Serving Food and Beverage

• The Chamber does NOT provide food and beverage.
  For morning events: coffee, juices, fruit, and pastries are recommended.
• For lunchtime events: consider that guests attending may be spending their lunch hour at the event, so a light lunch such as sandwiches or a buffet meal could entice attendance.
• For late afternoon events: light hors d’oeuvres or finger foods are common.

Payment

• This service is complementary for corporate-level membership and higher. For all other membership levels, a fee of $200 will apply.
• A Chamber staff member will contact you to proceed with payment after confirming all details of your event.