Ribbon Cuttings

We'd love to welcome you to the community! Learn how to schedule your ribbon cutting below.

About the Ribbon Cutting 

A Ribbon Cutting is an official celebration hosted by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce to recognize the opening, expansion, or milestone of a local business. It’s a wonderful opportunity to:

  • Formally introduce your business to the community
  • Connect with Chamber Members, City Officials, and local business leaders
  • Capture a memorable moment for marketing and public relations

What the Chamber Provides

  • Ceremonial ribbon and oversized scissors
  • Microphone and speaker system
  • Welcome remarks by Chamber Leadership
  • Chamber Ambassadors to assist with ribbon presentation

Scheduling & Requirements

Available Times:

    • Tuesdays: 10:00–10:40 AM or 11:00–11:40 AM
    • Wednesdays: 1:00–1:40 PM or 2:00–2:40 PM
  • Cost: Complimentary for Chamber members (membership dues must be paid prior to scheduling)
  • Coordination: Chamber staff will notify and invite the City of Meridian (if applicable)
  • Refreshments: Optional, but encouraged to help guests connect and linger
  • Attendance Tip: Weekday, daytime ceremonies typically have the best turnout

City of Meridian Tradition

If your business is in Meridian, you’ll take part in our Pay-It-Forward Tradition - receiving a small gift from the business before you and presenting a gift to the next Ribbon Cutting business.

Marketing and Promotion

The Chamber will:

  • List your event on the Chamber website and in weekly newsletter
  • Share details with the Chamber's Ambassadors, Board of Directors, and Mayor's Office
  • Promote the event on social media, including photos taken during the ceremony
To increase visibility, we encourage you to: 
  • Co-host a social media collab with the Chamber
  • Tagging @meridianidchamber in your social media
  • Provide a PDF flyer for our Thursday newsletter
  • Inviting local media or issue a press release
Event Preparation 
  • Decide whether your event will be public or private
  • Choose a backdrop with signage or your logo for photos
  • Prepare 1–2 minute brief remarks to share your business story
  • Consider offering tours, product demos, raffles, or refreshments after the ceremony
Sample Program 
  • Welcome Remarks – From Chamber Leadership
  • Host Presentation – Share your story, introduce your team, and highlight what makes your business unique.
  • Remarks from the City – When available & applicable
  • Gift Presentation – From the Chamber
  • Ribbon Cutting – Group photo and 3-2-1 countdown
  • Networking – Refreshments, tours, or informal conversations

Professional Courtesy

To honor everyone’s time, the Chamber begins each Ribbon Cutting ceremony within 10 minutes of the scheduled start. We keep remarks brief so guests can celebrate, connect, and enjoy the post-event activities.

Ribbon Cutting Request

We’re excited to help you celebrate your special milestone!
Please note, the Chamber does not schedule ribbon cuttings after regular business hours or on weekends. We’ve found that events held during the workday tend to have the best attendance from members, city officials, and community leaders.

Our calendar fills up quickly, so please share a few preferred days, dates, and times to help us find the perfect spot for your celebration. Ribbon cuttings are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 2:00 PM.

To book your date, give us a call at 208.577.2441.
Ribbon cuttings are a complimentary benefit for Chamber members only.