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Planning Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Submitted by:
Steve Berg
• Choose a date and time: Consider the availability of your target audience, weather, and other community events
o Memorial Day 2025 May 26 Veterans 9am Hart Park Should we have on same day? When should we have ribbon cutting
o Guest List
§ Contractor
§ Parks and forestry staff
§ Commissions
§ Businesses
§ Wauwatosa Rec Dept
o Speeches
§ Local officials Mayor, Administrator, Commission, Staff,
§ Information on Thomas Dambo TROLL
o Tours
o Refreshments
• Send invitations: Send invitations to your guest list and publicize the event
• Prepare a speech: Keep it brief and include the reason for the event, milestones, and future plans
Ceremony
• Prepare for the ribbon cutting: Borrow or purchase large ceremonial scissors and a large red ribbon
• Arrange for refreshments: Offer food and drinks that are appropriate for the time of day
• Consider a photographer: Hire a professional to take photos
• Plan for tours: If appropriate, offer tours of the space