Ribbon Cuttings

Celebrate Your Business with Us!

Opening a new business, expanding your location, or celebrating a major milestone? The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is here to help you celebrate!
Ribbon cutting ceremonies are a great way to showcase your business, connect with the community, and recognize the hard work that goes into reaching an important milestone.

Whether you’re opening your doors for the first time, relocating, expanding, or celebrating an anniversary, we’d love to be part of your special day.

Ribbon Cutting FAQs

When should a business host a ribbon cutting?
  • If you are within the first year of opening your business
  • If you have expanded your business
  • If you business is celebrating a milestone anniversary
  • If you’re celebrating a groundbreaking for a new construction build
What Does the Hispanic Chamber Provide?
  • Provides the giant scissors and ribbon to cut.
  • Takes a photo of the ribbon cutting.
  • Shares the photos on Facebook and social media platforms tagging your business
    • Average viewership is 20-40K
  • Recognition in our monthly newsletter
  • Keep the ribbon and have attendees sign to remember the special occasion
  • Notifies city officials and local media of the event
  • Notifies members of the Hispanic Chamber and also creates an event on Facebook to share with your friends and family.
  • Works with other Chamber of Commerce or organizations that also do ribbon cuttings for your business.
What is My Responsibility?
  • Coordinate the date and time with the Hispanic Chamber
  • Ribbon Cuttings are best by 2 weeks in advance to announce and promote the event
  • The Hispanic Chamber will work with you on the date and what works best for both the Hispanic Chamber and business owner.
  • Promote the event yourself!