Ribbon Cutting Events
 Thursday, January 12, 2012
1:30 pm Ceremony and Refreshments
Adbongo
2626 Valley View Lane, Suite 3 in Farmers Branch
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 Hello, Adbongo:  See you this Thursday at the Ribbon Cutting…  I had sent these procedures to you previously.  Here is a copy which gives a highlight of the actual 15-minute ceremony.
 Thank you for your kindness and hospitality…  Anne
 Welcome to the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce! As a new member, you are invited to participate in our special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
 Our Role…
 – The Chamber office will coordinate a convenient date/time with you (at least 4-6 weeks in advance).  Favorable days/times to generate higher attendance are Tuesdays/Wednesdays  11:30 am – 11:45 am (light lunch style)  or 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm (refreshments style).
 –  The Chamber Branch Bulletins will advertise your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
 –  The  Ambassadors Club Committee will participate as event greeters 
 –  The Chamber ceremonial ribbon and golden shears will be used for the ceremony
 –  The Branch Business Newsletter and the Dallas Morning News – Local Edition will feature an article/photographs taken at the event
  
Your Role…
 –  Invite your Ribbon Cutting Participants and Guests
 –  Provide light refreshments  (Optional:  Some hosts may choose to provide a light lunch)
 –  Provide a door prize for the business card drawing (Optional)
  
Day of Event…(15-minute ceremony)
 –  Welcome to Guests (1 minute) –By Chamber Leader
 –  New Member Host Spotlight (3 minutes) – By Member Host
 –  Chamber Member 10-second spotlight (4-5 minutes) – By All
 –  Presentation of Chamber Plaque (2 minutes) – By Chamber Leader
 –  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Photo (3 minutes) - All
 –  Invite Guests for Refreshments / Mix ‘n’ Mingle (1 minute) – By Member Host
 –  Business Card Drawing (Optional – Prize Gift)- By Member Host
  
Anne Acuna
 Director 
Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce
One Medical Parkway – Suite 104
Farmers Branch, TX  75234
(972) 243-8966  x23
 aacuna@fbchamber.com