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CHICO, CA 95928
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Planning Your Chamber Event

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies    Wake Up NOW    Introductions!    Train & Gain Workshop   

Ribbon Cutting CeremoniesTop of Page

Is A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Right For Your Business?

A Ribbon Cutting may be a great promotional opportunity for your business if you fall into any of the following categories:
  • Move to a New Location
  • New Business
  • Change of Ownership
  • Major Anniversary (10th, 20th, etc)
Tips for Success:
  • Secure a date early with Chamber staff (8-12 weeks in advance)
  • Invite your customers, friends and family. Attendance at  your event is dependent on how many people you invite, and how much promotion you decide to do.  
  • How "big" you want your ceremony to be is up to you. We've seen businesses pull out all the stops and do catered affairs with hundreds on their invite lists. We've also seen businesses keep it simple. It's all up to you!
How the Chamber Helps:    
  • Promotion on monthly print calendar (if booked prior to print date)
  • Promotion on chicochamber.com event calendar
  • Chamber provides an MC
  • Chamber will provide a small sound system and microphone, if needed.
  • Chamber provides official Ribbon Cutting Scissors and Red Ribbon
  • Attendance by Chamber Ambassadors (attendance may vary)
  • Complimentary photo taken by Chamber Ambassador or staff.
Cost: $150

Special Times Catering
Special Times Catering

Wake Up NOWTop of Page


Hosting a Wake Up NOW Session

Wake Up NOW (Networking on Wednesday) is held each Wednesday morning from 7:30-9:00 a.m. (approximately) at a different Chamber-member business.   Attendance at this popular networking program varies from 50-80 people each week.  

Tips for Success:
  • Book your event early with your Chamber Member Services Consultant.
  • Make sure your venue is large enough to accomodate 50-80 people. The Chamber Conference Room, if available, can be used if a location is needed. Just ask!
  • Provide enough coffee and morning goodies for 50-80 people.
How the Chamber Helps:
  • Promotion on Chamber print calendar (if booked prior to print date)
  • Promotion on chicochamber.com online calendar
  • Event Hosted by our Ambassadors


Introductions!Top of Page

Introduce Yourself at "Introductions!"

Twice a month, the Chamber holds its newest networking and promotional opportunity:
Introductions!   Introductions is hosted at a different business in town, with a no-host bar and hors d'ouerves provided.

At each event, five Chamber-member businesses can sign up to be featured, and one may host the event at their location.  You will have the opportunity to tell the crowd about your business as well as set-up a table top display to showcase your products and services. (See photo, right).  

How the Chamber Helps:            
  • Answers your questions about setting up your display.
  • Promotion on Print and online calendars at chicochamber.com
  • Chamber Ambassador MC's the event  

To learn more, or to secure your spot as a featured presenter or host, call your Member Services Consultant at 891-5556.”
Show off your business with a good display
Show off your business with a good display

Train & Gain WorkshopTop of Page


Share Your Business Expertise!

Share your business knowledge with your peers by leading a Train and Gain Workshop! "Train and Gains" are led by Chamber members, for Chamber members. You tell us what business topic you'd like to teach others about, and we'll take care of the rest! (Topics subject to Chamber approval). All Train & Gains are FREE to members. If a non-member would like to attend, a $10 registration fee applies.

How the Chamber Helps:
  • Promotion on Chamber print and online calendars
  • Use of Chamber Conference Room
  • Signage in the Chamber lobby on day of event
  • Flyer promoting your Train & Gain in Chamber mailing

Questions? Call 891-5556 today!
 
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