Are you opening a new business? Expanding your current location, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or relocating your office? The Midland Business Alliance is here to celebrate with you!

Hosting a ribbon cutting is a great way to increase the visibility of your business and engage with the community. Ribbon cuttings are a complimentary service offered by the MBA and we invite you to fill out the form below to request a ribbon cutting for your business. Please submit completed form to Marybeth at mpenkala@mbami,org

 

Request a Ribbon Cutting

 

Ribbon Cutting Guidelines

Business submitting request must be MBA member in good standing and understands that this is a request and is subject to MBA Approval.

The MBA Provides:

  • Ceremony order of events
  • Red ribbon, bow and ceremonial scissors for ribbon cutting
  • Publicize event on MBA Website Upcoming Events page and in MBA Newsletter
  • Photos taken at event and shared on MBA Social Media
  • Event photo & description posted in print with the Midland Daily News

Ideas for a successful ribbon cutting:

  • Script remarks for your business representative including introduction of staff, special guests, and notes about your business/milestone
  • Greeter at door to welcome guests
  • Light refreshments and snacks
  • Information or logo items for guests to take
  • Notices of upcoming events or sales
  • Invitations sent to family, clients, team members, public etc. to attend either via Social Media or Mail
Ribbon Cutting Guidelines