Want to celebrate a new business, an anniversary or a business milestone, a change in ownership or a new product launch? Let us help you celebrate!
Whether celebrating a grand opening, a new location/expansion, or a key company anniversary, a ribbon cutting celebrates your business. Contact us to schedule your celebration in Aurora, North Aurora, or the greater Aurora region. Note: We require at least 30 days' notice.
Businesses in Aurora
The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance, in collaboration with the City of Aurora Mayor’s Office, is honored to celebrate business grand openings with official ribbon-cutting ceremonies in Aurora. We are in the middle of transitioning to take over this process from the City, and protocols will be in place soon. Please fill out this form to get on the list. The form includes contact information and all event details, including names and titles of those who will speak and be in the ribbon-cutting lineup the day of the ceremony to ensure that we have a smooth, successful event.
Businesses in North Aurora
For businesses in North Aurora, the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance is happy to handle your ribbon cutting in partnership with the village. The Alliance will work with business owners to plan the ceremony to make it a first-class, fun experience. Fill out this form to start the process. It includes contact information and all event details, including names and titles of those who will speak and be in the ribbon-cutting lineup the day of the ceremony to ensure that we have a smooth, successful event.
Businesses in the Greater Alliance Region
If you are a member of the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance and hosting a ribbon cutting or celebration outside the city of Aurora or the village of North Aurora and you would like us to attend, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies FAQs
Download a PDF of frequently asked questions about Alliance ribbon cuttings. Ribbon Cutting FAQ PDF
SCHEDULING A RIBBON CUTTING IS EASY!
The City of Aurora handles all ribbon cuttings for all businesses in the city of Aurora. To apply simply go here. Once your ribbon cutting is scheduled, the City of Aurora will notify the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance.
For businesses in North Aurora, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are a member of the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance and are hosting a ribbon cutting or celebration outside the city of Aurora or North Aurora and would like us to attend, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
WHY HOST WITH US?
A ribbon cutting is a great way to showcase your business to both fellow businesses and to the communty at large. Benefits of a ribbon cutting:
- A Facebook Live broadcast of your event (assuming you want your ceremony broadcast publicly). View videos of past ribbon cuttings!
- Networking event that includes an invitation to the business community and to local and state elected officials
- Promotion of your ceremony on social media (Facebook event) and on the Chamber website
- Exposure of your business
- Promotional materials, including video and photos from your ceremony
WHO CAN HOST WITH US?
Businesses in any of the four counties (Kane, Kendall, Will and DuPage) where the three chambers serve may schedule a ribbon cutting. The investment by existing chamber members across the region allows for these ribbon cuttings to take place, however, membership is welcomed. For businesses outside of the immediate Aurora, IL area (North Aurora, Aurora, Montgomery) membership is strongly encouraged.
SCHEDULING A RIBBON CUTTING IS EASY!
Simply fill out this form to start the process. It includes contact information as well as all event details including names and titles of those who will speak and those who will be in the ribbon cutting lineup the day of the ceremony. This gets all information in one place and aids the coordination and planning to ensure that we have a smooth, successful ribbon cutting event.
GOT QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANWERS.
From dates/times, coordination, membership and fees, you'll find answers to most questions you have pertaining to ribbon cuttings in this FAQ document.
