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Ribbon-cutting Guidelines, Host Responsibilities, General Information

Ribbon Cutting Mixer Host Responsibilities

Marina Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Mixers are a great opportunity to introduce the membership to your business and become acquainted with your services. If you are interested in having the Marina Chamber of Commerce host a Ribbon Cutting Mixer, please review the information here carefully. If this meets your expectations, contact the Special Events Chairperson or the Marina Chamber of Commerce office to submit your request and to determine when a possible mixer opening might exist.

General Information

  • Ribbon Cutting Mixers are usually held on Wednesdays or Thursdays, however not during the week of a regularly scheduled monthly Marina Chamber Mixer
  • Ribbon Cutting Mixers run from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • There is no charge for members to attend
  • Average attendance ranges from 20-40

What the Marina Chamber Does

  • Arrange for an appropriate Government Official to participate
  • Publicize the event (newsletter, broadcast email & fax, press releases to all of the local newspapers and radio stations, and submission to "Community Links" on public access television).
  • Arrive at your location at approximately 4:45 in order to set up the sign-in area; bring ribbon, tape, thumbtacks, scissors
  • Display a Marina Chamber of Commerce banner
  • Create nametags
  • At approximately 6:00, the Marina Chamber of Commerce President will make a few announcements and introduce the host. The Ribbon Cutting will follow the announcements.
  • Photos of the Ribbon Cutting will be included on the Marina Chamber of Commerce webpage

What the Mixer Host Does:

  • Provide a table and two chairs located at the entrance to the Mixer area
  • Provide appetizers, wine, and water (or some other non-alcoholic drink) for 20-30 attendees

If you have questions, please call us at the Chamber office: 384-9155.