Blog posts of '2019' 'May'

Idaho, is much like the rest of the United States in many things, particularly in its growing service industry, dominated mostly by wholesale and retail of foods, but unlike the rest of the country, Idaho's agriculture and mining industries are as supportive to the economy as the service sectors, and as a matter of fact, it was mining that first made Idaho famous. Idaho is a land of rugged beauty and wilderness with one of the most diverse land tapestries in the world - from sub-alpine to desert, lush farms and granite mountains, waterfalls, lakes, canyons and gorges, Idaho has much to boast about! Everything in Idaho is more outstanding than anywhere else, for example, Hell's Canyon is the deepest in North America, deeper than the Grand Canyon; Shoshone Falls on Snake River, in Twin Falls, are higher waterfalls than Niagara Falls; Sun Valley was the first major ski resort in the country, and so on with many features that make Idaho a special place. And now that Californians have priced themselves out of their increasingly expensive metro areas, they are flooding Boise and causing the biggest construction boom in the country. CeremonialSupplies.com loves construction developments! Because we're all about ceremonies that celebrate first sod-cuttings, laying of the corner stone, and grand openings. Watch out as our ceremonial groundbreaking shovels take center stage in the Gem State boom!

What are the indicators of a booming construction spurt? Apparently microbreweries and condo complexes. Well that, and maybe congested streets, new skyscrapers, and the relocation of big tech firms. Expansive community developments too, like Syringa Valley's proposed two thousand new homes and a projected multipurpose stadium and riverfront library planned for Boise are clear signs of construction growth. This is not just for Boise either, cities like Nampa, Meridian, and Idaho Falls are experiencing congested streets too! Rapid growth is visible in Coeur d'Alene with more tourism and the city is planning waterfront public improvements, parks, and highways! CeremonialSupplies.com is pleased to follow the City of Boise and the jewel that is Idaho, and our facilities are ready to increase our supply of ceremonial groundbreaking shovels to the Gem State! Especially now that we have a new addition of colorful, full-size ceremonial shovels that represent just about every gem color in the spectrum!

All our ceremonial groundbreaking shovels are made from stainless steel and will not rust or stain with time, and although they are "ceremonial" meaning for show and photographs, during a first-sod cutting, they are full-size at 42" with a 9.5" blade width and can in fact, be used to shovel dirt - if you should want. Depending on the type of groundbreaking ceremony, and budget, CeremonialSupplies.com has a varied selection that is sure to suit your theme, decor, and wallet! From our Standard and Deluxe ceremonial groundbreaking shovels, with polished steel and polished chrome respectively, to the VIP mirror polished finished ceremonial shovel, and the color spectrum of red, blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow steel shovels, you can have these D-style grip models customized either on the top wood portion of the handle, the stem, the blade, or all three! For the more traditional style, we have the long stem ceremonial groundbreaking shovel, also available for customization and in the design of traditional work shovels! To go along with the ceremonial shovel, we have a selection of hard hats in various colors, including the popular yellow hard hats! All the hard hats can be customized, bearing in mind that color on white stands out the most. However, many company logos and colors have been color matched with our ceremonial hard hats - see our colorful, industry standard selection here. In addition to our single products, we also have ready to go groundbreaking kits that include the ceremonial shovel and hard hat with a bow, or the shovel and hard hat on a display stand. The display stand comes in handy before and after the actual sod-cutting when the shovel or shovels are on display and can be used to create an official photo area for the guests. Oh! and now, to include children and kids accompanying their parent on this landmark occasion, we have mini-sized color groundbreaking kids shovels!

When you prepare a groundbreaking ceremony in the Gem State, consider the high quality and craftsmanship of CeremonialSupplies.com groundbreaking shovels, our ready-to-go groundbreaking kits, our hard hats, and our display stands and display cases. Our prices are budget friendly, our customer service staff is attentive and knowledgeable, and we ship to every town and city in Idaho and everywhere in the world! Shop with CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop online shop on the web for all your groundbreaking ceremony products. Click here for a shipping quote.

CeremonialSupplies.com have attended our share of openings and, wouldn't you know it? We've learned a thing or two about planning a Grand Opening Event. With many clients operating out of sunny Miami, Florida, we've prepared some tips on how to organize your own Gold Coast Grand Opening Event - from planning, to the day of, these pointers will help make your event an unforgettable and fun experience:

Is Andy Garcia Coming To Your South Florida Grand Opening?

Talented 'Godfather' actor and favorite Miami son Andy Garcia has been known to make special appearances in a community that boasts residences of top A-listers like Jamie Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz, Gloria Estefan, and Matt Damon. The first thing you should determine is whether you want a private grand opening, or will you be inviting the public? For a public event you'll have to advertise at least 2 weeks in advance to those you'd like to have attend. You can advertise your grand opening on the radio, TV, newspaper, and on-site. The Miami New Times is a great paper for advertising public events in South Florida and covers the area from Key West, Monroe County to Miami, Dade County, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County up to West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County. The Miami New Times is a weekly publication available everywhere. South Florida has many Spanish speakers that can be targeted through the Spanish paper Diario Las Americas, and similarly with local Spanish TV stations. A private function is not necessarily a small affair, just not open to the public, and publicizing the grand opening is something that can be done internally by sending an email, making a phone call, or mailing an invitation. The invitation and the form of delivery can range from a napkin to a box, or a scroll, and is something you can get extremely creative with, just remember that most people will not keep it.

Publicizing Your Grand Opening Event

It's easy to build a social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, where you can advertise and promote your grand opening event and activities. You can also use the local South Florida section of national forums like Eventbrite, and Meetup, but announce your event for people within the South Florida community, stretching from as far South as Key West, Homestead, Miami, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Hallandale, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and north to West Palm Beach. From your social media channels you can advertise your event, and also promote your pages to increase your online network - which is always good. Link to other pages that will be involved in your grand opening event. For example, if you'll have the event catered, link to your caterer. Look for ways to create buzz for your grand opening! Link to the city mayor's page, or your local government representative's page for additional exposure especially if you've extended invitations to official government local representatives. They are used to making appearances and speeches for dedications and grand openings, especially Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez! 

Organize A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

People everywhere love grand openings and a ribbon cutting ceremony, but South Florida is especially fond of new openings and activities, and this is where CeremonialSupplies.com comes in! Our selection of ribbon, colors and sizes is the best offered online. We have pre-printed "Grand Opening" ribbon in an assortment of popular widths, and pre-printed "Grand Opening" scissors, and our personalized ribbons  of the finest, silk blend quality, and customized ceremonial scissors are available in giant 25" or 30" sizes in a variety of handle colors that include red, white, maroon, teal, blue, black, green, yellow, pink, and orange to match your logo, your company colors, or to complement the ribbon color. The ceremonial scissors are available with gold or silver blade, and can be customized on the blade. Typically, the printing area for the blade is 10" across by 2" deep. If you prefer a stylish golden handle regular sized scissors, our is a great alternative. For easy set up and convenience CeremonialSupplies.com offers a choice of kits that include: The Essential Ribbon Cutting Kit that comes with a 4" x by 25 yards ribbon, 25" giant ceremonial scissors, and a giant bow. There's also the Ceremonial Stage Grand Opening Kit that includes 2 stanchions, pre-printed ribbon with 2 bows and a giant 30" ceremonial scissors, or you can choose all the trimmings with the Full Suite Grand Opening Kit that brings pre-printed "grand opening" ribbon - available in red, blue, orange, and green, 2 stanchions, 30"giant scissors, two giant bows, and red carpet. In grand opening ceremonies, stanchions are used to hold up the ribbon. We also offer display cases for the 30" giant ceremonial scissors, the 25" size and the standard size scissors, that will preserve and display a piece of the ribbon from the ceremony, the ceremonial scissors, and provide space for a photograph, the original invitation, or a newspaper clipping of the event. The ceremonial scissors should be held in a display stand when not in use during the actual ribbon cutting. The display stand can be placed near the official photograph area, such as a step and repeat backdrop and red carpet.

Inspiration For Dedication Speeches At A South Florida Grand Opening

The history of Florida's Gold Coast goes back to the Spanish conquistadors, and there are plenty of references and anecdotes about the florid and lush landscape to inspire and weave an interesting dedication speech that can be delivered by the owner, or the CEO of the company. In a grand opening event, the history of the location, where it stands today in relationship to where it was in the past, for example, or the history of the family and how the business was started, or how a company came into being, are all worthy elements to consider for a dedication speech at a grand opening ceremony. South Florida is a vibrant, busy environment for tourism and vacationing, and themes like beach and sand, ocean, and cruising are popular and perfectly blend in with a grand opening celebration.

What's The Perfect Entertainment For A Grand Opening in South Florida?

Consider hosting a reception offering refreshments and food for your guests. Provide information leaflets, brochures, and/or hand out special coupons if you'll have products for sale. If you will be offering coupons, do make them special for your one-time grand opening. Perhaps consider a raffle, or samples of your product. If your company is offering manufactured products or services, having a demonstration is a great way to engage the audience and coupons will enable them to try out a product they may not have tested otherwise. If the grand opening is for a manufacturing facility, you may wish to include a tour.

You will want photographs of the grand opening to post on your social media, circulate in a company newsletter, or just as a keepsake for historical purposes. A popular photograph area that also serves as general decoration is to set up a red carpet entrance with a step and repeat banner that will make your guests feel like pampered celebrities! This is an excellent idea if there will be videos of the event or if the media will be present. If you created social media pages for your business or brand, make sure you post the best photos of your event and ask your guests to tag you on their photos. This is a way of spreading the news around!

One thing you can be sure of in a great event, is that everyone will want to take home something! Keepsakes and gifts specifically created for the occasion but that are also useful, create the best memories. Personalized ribbons of various widths, printed with the date of the event can be used for decorating anything from tables and chairs, to tastefully draping the room; and people love to hold on to ribbons because they have so many uses! The owner or CEO is the person presented with the gift display case that commemorates the occasion with a sample ribbon and the ceremonial scissors that were used. Others who participate with dedication speeches receive a commemorative plaque, a medal, or if suitable they're presented with keys to the city. CeremonialSupplies.com has a variety of commemorative keepsakes appropriate for grand opening events that can be found under the heading "Awards."

If you want to include unique elements of entertainment, first consider the type of business and a cross-reference activity, for example, the grand opening of a new tattoo shop in South Beach may include a section where guests can get temporary tattoos. Smoke and tobacco lounges are making a big comeback in the Coconut Grove area and an entertainment idea for a cigar shop grand opening would be to have tobacco rollers rolling cigars for the guests. Other ideas include having a caricaturist, a fortune teller, a harpist or a string trio providing classical music. The grand opening for an urban clothing store for young people in the Kendall, Florida area included a duo of break dancers and graffiti art! The possibilities are limitless, and CeremonialSupplies.com wants to help you create a truly memorable grand opening. Shop our crafted quality products at budget friendly prices, and let our attentive and knowledgeable customer service personnel answer any questions or give you more ideas. CeremonialSupplies.com ships conveniently and efficiently everywhere in Florida and the world! Click here for a shipping quote.

It isn't every day you get to cut first ground on a building or construction project. The big day is the culmination of dreams, efforts, goals, and dedication. You'll want to remember this moment forever and when you do, you'll be proud of the choice of products you made. This is an important milestone in your life and your legacy, let CeremonialSupplies.com guide you through the process and help you put together a successful, top notch groundbreaking ceremony that will be long remembered. Here's a brief breakdown of the most important steps in organizing a groundbreaking ceremony. Remember, these are general rules based on shared experiences in what works best!

The Best Day For A Groundbreaking Ceremony

The best day for a groundbreaking ceremony is the day chosen! There's no wrong or right when picking the day to make the first sod-cutting on the construction of your new business! Prior to this day, when all your endeavors will be publicly acknowledged and recognized, there are a few things that must happen so that this special day is one filled with meaningful memories. For starters, settling on the day is the first, most important thing you'll do in the planning phase. This is the time to take into account the significance of days, anniversaries, a splash of numerology, and a look at the city or county's event calendar - to make sure your event will not be lost in the shadow of a bigger function; basically, be aware of other events taking place around town on the same date.

Announcing A Groundbreaking Event: Media List, Press Release, and Communication!

With Eventbrite, Meetup, and other popular online event invitation forums, your reach is still as good as your lists! Prepare a list of the local media with a main contact person or two. It should be a working list that you will be updating and editing as you get close to the event date. Take advantage of social media networks and program scheduled posts on Instagram and Facebook for example, supported by other public forums. Link with the online version of local magazines and newspapers. Make sure you communicate with your guests and inform them of any update. The invitation should include a program agenda that lists the speakers, special guests, and other details relevant to the ceremony, such as any breaks for refreshments, brunch, or a toast! Invitations should identify who is conducting the groundbreaking and mention partners, developers, and all those involved in the project. Local or national officials should be invited to speak. City council, mayor, etc., if they can attend, they usually do or they appoint a representative. Be prepared to present speaking dignitaries or local officials with a recognition keepsake of the event, such as a commemorative plaque. CeremonialSupplies.com has plaques chosen especially for these occasions featuring a key to the city, or a groundbreaking shovel.

Ordering All Your Supplies On Time!

Whether you've hired an event planner or are handling the organization by yourself with a small committee, ordering all the groundbreaking supplies on time will not only save you money - which the boss always likes, it will also save you a lot of unnecessary stress. Give yourself time to review everything you've ordered and make sure it's what you wanted. CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop online shop for all the products you will need to hold a first rate groundbreaking ceremony, starting with the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel. All our shovels are full size, 42" tall with 9.5" shovel head width and made from stainless steel that will not rust. The shovel blades are polished chrome and the stems for the Standard, the Deluxe, and the VIP model come with a D-Style handle perfect for ceremonial photographs. For a more traditional style, we have the long stem ceremonial shovel, and for a more colorful ceremony take a look at the groundbreaking shovels with blades in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink. For children and kids who will be taking part in the first sod-cutting ceremony we have a selection of groundbreaking kids shovels sized right for the little people at 26" tall with a 6" shovel blade. These mini shovels are available in red, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and teal and can be mixed and matched with the full size color shovels, or the stainless steel models. All CeremonialSupplies.com groundbreaking shovels can be customized. Your choice of personalization on the top part of the D-style handle, the stem - with direct print or printed brass plate; or on the shovel head. Customization on color blade shovels is available, however keep in mind the aesthetic requirements of multi-color logo on color.

Ceremonial hard hats are available in a wide selection of colors, including the popular yellow, gold, green, royal blue, red, silver, ocean blue, elegant black, and white. The ceremonial hard hat usually has the name of the company or firm, and the name of the constructor or developer of the project, with one logo in the front and the other in the back of the hat. CeremonialSupplies.com has available a series of kits that include the ceremonial shovel and hard hat with a colorful giant bow to dress up the shovel, and kits that have the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel and the hard hat on a display stand. This is the best set up to create a photo area with all the ceremonial shovels on display, including the matching hard hats and giant bows. This display will serve to hold the shovels before and after the actual ceremony. If the groundbreaking shovels will be presented to the owner, the CEO, or high-ranking company individuals or government dignitaries, our elegant wood cases are ideal for preserving and displaying the treasured memory.

With all your ceremonial groundbreaking supplies on hand, you will have free time to be creative in the decoration of the actual spot where the sod-cutting will take place. Combining the perfect refreshments, or a catering menu, and making all the guests feel welcome will be much easier when you don't have to worry about last minute details. Remember that groundbreakings are rooted in ancient architectural rituals conducted for the purpose of dedicating the ground for a wholesome and worthwhile endeavor. The history of the location, as the history of the businesses previously in the location are all important elements from which to construct a meaningful dedication speech.

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for all your groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, display stands and cases, award plaques, groundbreaking kits, and decorative bows and personalized ribbons to make your groundbreaking ceremony a memorable event. You will like our top quality products and budget friendly prices, an attentive and knowledgeable customer service and prompt and efficient shipping wherever you are in the world! Click here to request a shipping quote.

The pacific northwest is referred to as "God's country" by many people - mostly proud and hardy Washingtonians, but once you've visited the naturally rugged terrain and plush green valleys and forests, experienced the electrifying energy of cities like Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Portland, and Salem you too will agree living in Washington and Oregon is as close to nature's heaven as it gets. Rich in culture and unique museums, items like stanchions and rope are in constant demand in Seattle museums, and also in Tacoma, where art galleries, and exhibitions are found everywhere! Art has expanded in such a way that it's no longer restricted to traditional venues, and we find impressive collections in the lobby of public buildings, and even hotels. Here are a few tips on the varied styles of stanchions that will not only suit hotel art exhibits, but also the the overall design of the hotel!

They go by many names: "crowd control posts," "rope barriers," "barrier posts," and "crowd control barriers." And stanchions are in fact, slim, cylinder shaped standing posts constructed of plastic, or metal and they serve to guide the flow of foot traffic, or cordon off priceless items from being damaged by high traffic of people in a museum, hotel, gallery, and other art exhibit locations. CeremonialSupplies.com is dedicated to providing not just the best quality stanchions and ropes available in the market today, we also offer a variety of styles at budget friendly prices, with efficient and prompt shipping anywhere in the world, and a knowledgeable and attentive customer service staff. Our selection of stainless steel metal stanchions include the classic brass, ball top, the chrome flat top, and the chrome urn shape top, and the black matte post with flat top. These different styles are meant to complement decor, and blend with the aesthetics of a location. The different types of rope for these stanchions range from velour, to roped, in solid red, blue, and black. For more informal, practical, or outside venues, our selection of hitching post style plastic stanchions with chain links are available in black, yellow, and white. These barrier posts are economical and lightweight to transport or ship since they are hollow on the inside, and then filled with sand or water for stabilizing. CeremonialSupplies.com also carries a line of retractable belt stanchions and plastic posts that are commonly used in banks, sport arenas, and cinemas for example, since they have an endless combination of configurations to guide people within small and large spaces alike. For the purpose of hotel stanchions, here are some things to consider:

Chrome Remains Popular For Modern Contemporary Architecture Hotels

Downtown Seattle boasts modern architecture hotels like the W and the Four Seasons; definitely top of the line in sleek, edgy, and contemporary decor. The color scheme of both hotels feature the color grey, with chrome details in the furniture. The artwork in these hotels, particularly the Four Seasons, which is next to the Seattle Art Museum, is placed on the walls as part of the overall decoration of the hotel, practically an informal extension of the Seattle Art Museum. The works are large, with pieces taking up extensive wall space. Stanchions and rope, or other types of barrier posts meant to protect the artwork are not necessary since the furniture is arranged for this purpose. However where crowd control barriers are necessary to streamline large registration blocks, or manage crowd entrance into the ballrooms, the best style stanchions to fit in with modern and contemporary designs are the stainless steel chrome stanchions with either the urn shape top, or the flat top. The flat top chrome stanchion comes with grooves that allow ropes to be attached in different configurations. Another style to consider for fashionable hotel stanchions is the black matte with either a flat top or chrome urn top - which is an outstanding accessory for elegant and ultra chic hotel decoration. The rope design that best fits this type of stanchion would be a solid (not intertwined) velour rope in blue, which is representative of cool, understated elegance. For events taking place in contemporary and modern hotel venues, the best stanchions and rope to use would be any combination of the black matte or the stainless steel chrome plated stanchions, with the rope of a solid velour color of blue, or black.

Gold Is Best For Classic Vintage Style Architecture

The Fairmont Olympic in downtown Seattle is considered the premier luxury hotel in Washington State. It was built during the gilded age of the roaring twenties when wealth and opulence were the trends. The hotel's Italian Renaissance breathtaking architecture is in itself the artwork of this classical style hotel that features deep wood and gold tones, with intricate balustrades and arches, and golden chandeliers. A popular destination for conventioneers, when it comes to crowd management for registration, the most fitting style of crowd management stanchions would be the brass plated classical stanchions with dome top, and the braided rope in rich, red velvet with gold hook. This classic style stanchion and rope serves as guide posts for the flow of traffic, and also complements the lavish and rich decorative accents found throughout the hotel.

Hitching-post Style Stanchions For The Wild West Flavor of Seattle

The "wild west" history of the pacific northwest in cities like Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Portland, Salem and many others, is still today an element of style in some of the oldest established hotels. The Edgewater, perched on Pier 67 of Seattle's waterfront, was built in rustic, wild west log cabin and rock style for the 1962 World's Fair. Its unique and rural design, combined with quality furniture make this hotel a top favorite in Seattle. The Edgewater's style is undeniably upscale, and brass, classic stanchions definitely complement the furnishings and fixtures. This kind of rugged quality style can also use barrier posts constructed from fade resistant, sturdy, polyethylene thermoplastic derivative, making these lightweight stanchions easy to carry or transport. Their hollow interior can be filled with water or sand for stability, and the chain link rope is easily clasped to the stanchions. These posts are versatile in that they are strong and durable for outdoor events, and pretty enough to use inside.

CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop shop on the web for all your crowd management products, from classic style brass dome top stanchions and thick, velour rope available in red, blue, and black with choices of gold, silver, and black latches, to urn top chrome stanchions, black matte posts with chrome urn or flat top, and plastic hitching post style barrier posts. Whatever your hotel venue decor is, shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the perfect style stanchion and rope. We ship everywhere in the pacific northwest from Vancouver, Washington, to Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane; Portland, Oregon, Salem, and everywhere in the US and the rest of the world! Click here for a shipping quote.