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Ceremonialsupplies.com is the best place online for groundbreaking shovels, ceremonial ribbons, crowd control stanchions, and other ceremonial tools as our groundbreaking shovels hit Florida dirt after Covid 19 pandemic. It is impossible to keep progress down, especially in the construction and building sectors designed to accommodate a growing and demanding population and as businesses open in the Sunshine State, so do groundbreaking ceremonies!

The world is recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic and Florida is no exception with the construction sector picking up speed and ushering a new wave of groundbreaking ceremonies. Ceremonialsupplies.com is proud to be a part of the up and coming Florida economy providing the best groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, shovel display stands and all the necessary tools to make a first sod-cutting ceremony a memorable event to be long remembered.

Choosing the groundbreaking shovel that will best suit your needs is an important decision. Especially when the ceremonial shovel will be gifted to the Owner of CEO of the company and displayed prominently in an office or conference room. The first step is to select a groundbreaking shovel worth displaying. Our selection of ceremonial groundbreaking shovels offers a top-quality range that is easy on the budget. From our traditional long handle groundbreaking shovel to our polished chrome, mirror-polished chrome, our colorful shovel selection or our golden groundbreaking shovel, you can be confident you will be holding a finely crafted tool especially - you can be confident you will be holding a finely crafted tool specially designed for a ceremonial occasion and one that will long hold its luxurious significance years down the line.

To begin with, all ceremonialsupplies.com groundbreaking shovels are uniquely crafted with stainless-steel shovel blades and can be customized with a logo, name, or message. This means that whatever you chose to emblazon upon the shovel blade will maintain the same freshness and will not rust or stain. Our colorful shovels are made from steel and can also be customized with a logo or message keeping in mind certain aesthetics for color on color. Ceremonial shovels are distinguished by their handle, which is a D-style shape easy to hold in a uniform position to facilitate the perfect holding pose for photographs.

Ceremonialsupplies.com shovels have several handle styles from the standard all wood handle to the wood and steel handle and the more traditional long stem shovel without handle. The ceremonial groundbreaking shovels are 42" tall and the blade is 9" wide. Customization can be on the blade, the stem, the handle, or all three, but remember elegance is best found in simplicity and a prominent logo on a polished chrome blade or on a golden blade, may best serve your purpose.

Whatever groundbreaking shovel style you choose, ceremonialsupplies.com is the best online one-stop shop for all your groundbreaking ceremony materials and you can be sure these will reach you in a seamless, prompt fashion whether you are in Florida or any other place in the world. Being one of the first states to give the green light for business openings after Covid 19, Florida is suddenly flooded with business opportunities sprouting at an unprecedented level and ceremonialsupplies.com is poised and ready to help your business hit ground with a luxuriously crafted groundbreaking shovel! Florida towns such as Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, on the west coast and Daytona all the way to Jacksonville on the east coast are seeing a construction boom and companies building these structures are proud of the accomplishment thereby immortalizing them with groundbreaking ceremonies that make local and national headlines. The image that is portrayed to the world is as important as the culture of the business itself. A well-planned groundbreaking ceremony that features elegant groundbreaking shovels with the company's logo on the blade, and matching ceremonial hard hat is an impressive way of having your brand or company recognized. Do not underestimate the value of customization for promotional purposes in news articles and photos! Check out our concise line of Groundbreaking Accessories and Decor for fresh new ideas!

Other items to consider for your groundbreaking ceremony would be display stands for your groundbreaking shovels to show them off before and after the ceremony. A well-staged area with dressed groundbreaking shovels on a display stand - topped with the matching hard hat and bow, creates a perfect spot for the official guest photos of the event. If you want to take this up a notch, consider a step and repeat backdrop banner, also customized with your company name and logo and a carpet runner complete with stanchions and rope to offer the required 6' distancing as patrons filter into the event. Not only is this a safe way to receive your guests, it is also attractive and inviting.

Shop ceremonialsupplies.com for groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, display stands, display cases, award and presentation plaques, and other mementos that will make your Florida groundbreaking ceremony an event to remember! You will love our top-quality products, our budget friendly prices, our knowledgeable and attentive customer service, and our prompt and efficient shipping wherever you are in Florida and anywhere else in the world. Click here for a shipping quote.

CeremonialSupplies.com understands the groundbreaking of a business is a big deal and a major event in the life of a company, a shop or a store. Corporate attire such as a nicely tailored oxford shirt with an embroidered logo with either slacks or skirt is ideal for the outdoor occasion, but there's nothing wrong in adding the extra touch of fluorescent safety vests for groundbreaking ceremonies to portray the truly uniform look of a team, and have a bit of fun!

CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop shop on the internet for ceremonial products such as groundbreaking shovels and hard hats, grand opening ribbon and ceremonial scissors, carpet aisle runners, stanchions and rope, military medals, flags and display cases and many more products have now introduced a line of corporate attire that can be used for groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies or other corporate functions. These products include logo embroidered deluxe pinpoint oxford shirts, embroidered dri-fit polo shirts, printed casual cotton tee shirts, and the very popular fluorescent safety vests!

The high-visibility vests are the dual-color and the lightweight standard safety vests. The dual-color fluorescent vest is available in 100% polyester oxford fabric in yellow with orange piping or in orange with yellow piping, with a 2" reflective tape over the shoulders and across the waist. The dual-color safety vest has 2 chest pockets with pencil stall and 1 lower left pocket. The lightweight standard safety vest is made from a breathable mesh of 100% polyester fluorescent fabric with a 2" wide reflective tape over each shoulder, across the waist and on the sleeves. This safety construction vest has 1 top left pocket and 1 inside pocket on the bottom right of vest. Available in fluorescent yellow or neon orange. Both the dual-color safety vest and the super lightweight (6 oz) standard construction vest are customizable on the back side. Customized construction vests can be printed with the company logo or name, the name of the project, department (electrical, carpentry, etc.).

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for corporate attire and fluorescent construction vests - that can be used for a lot more than construction work! You will love our crafted quality products, our wallet friendly prices, our knowledgeable and attentive customer service, and our fast and efficient shipping wherever you are.

High-visibility construction apparel may seem relatively new in the building and construction industry but personal protective equipment (PPE) have been around since the 1930's when high-visibility vests started in Berkeley, California in 1930. We owe it all to Bob Switzer and his brother Joe. The brothers were raised in Berkeley, California and in 1932 Bob received a scholarship to attend the College of Chemistry at Berkeley to become a doctor. As fate would have it, Bob would never become a doctor but an inventor instead. In 1933 Bob was working at the Heinz company laboratory unloading tomatoes when he fell and suffered a skull fracture that severed the optic nerve and which forced him to stay in a dark room for several months until he recuperated his eyesight. While recovering, Bob and his brother Joe had the idea to search and experiment with fluorescent compounds, mixing them with shellac and eventually producing the first black light fluorescent paints. The brothers founded the Fluor-S-Art Company in 1934 and moved to Cleveland, Ohio to partner with Continental Lithograph, a subsidiary of Warner Brothers Pictures specializing in advertising displays. By 1938 Bob was working on a process that used fluorescent dyes to identify faults in machine parts as the dye penetrated the small cracks that became visible when seen under black light. This eventually led to the company developing a fluorescent pigment that was visible in daylight - which Bob tested by dyeing his wife's wedding gown! This fluorescent dye was useful during WWII to paint military aircrafts and providing troops with fluorescent fabrics to ensure safety and visibility. The high-visibility vests we use today are a result of the same Day-Glo pigment. CeremonialSupplies.com is proud to offer customized high-visibility safety vests that not only provide protection, but also a professional appearance and an easy way to identify workers.

High Visibility Safety Vest Styles

CeremonialSupplies.com is proud to offer quality high-visibility safety vests that include the dual-color safety vest made from 100% polyester oxford fabric and has contrast binding with wide reflective tape front and back. This safety vest is available in yellow with orange piping or in orange with yellow piping with ample room for customization on the back. This vest also includes 2 chest pockets with pencil stall, and 1 lower left pocket. Ensure your safety or the safety of your employees as well as the comfort of the dual color safety vest. These vests are of a high quality material and durable. If you are interested in a more lightweight safety vest then the super lightweight (6 oz.) breathable mesh high-visibility safety vest is for you! This lightweight safety vest is made from a 100% polyester breathable mesh fabric in neon yellow and comes with 2 vertical and 1 horizontal reflective silver tape across the waist, over the shoulders and on the sleeves. This yellow fluorescent safety vest will keep you or your employees safe by reducing the risks of accidents. You can customize the safety vests to differentiate workers on different projects or tasks.

Planning A Construction Themed Party For The Little Tyke?

Take your pick from our assorted selection of children's fluorescent vests in a combination of sizes and colors with reflective silver stripes across the waist and over the shoulders! CeremonialSupplies.com offers the kids safety vests in neon green, neon orange, and neon yellow and although they have the same fluorescent dyed polyester material as the adult construction vests, kids can use these mini replicas for a construction birthday party theme, or for other occasions like Career Day at school, playtime, riding a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or roller skates and they're perfect if the little one will have mini shovel in hand and taking part in an actual sod-cutting ceremony!

Berkeley may have been the birthplace of high-visibility fluorescent dyes, but now the offshoots are everywhere! Just like CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop shop on the net for groundbreaking shovels, ceremonial ribbons and ribbon-cutting scissors, event carpets, stanchions and rope, and many more items! Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for high-visibility fluorescent vests for adults and children and customize them for your needs. You will love our budget friendly prices, our attentive and knowledgeable customer service, and our fast and efficient shipping wherever you are in the world! Click here for a shipping quote.

CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop shop on the net for grand opening and groundbreaking supplies. Are you having a grand opening ceremony in Denver? We've got your ribbon, your scissors, and all the items to make this landmark event a productive and unforgettable occasion in the Mile High City.

Denver's history is richly American and unique to the characteristics of the "gold rush" movement. Unlike mission towns and cities, Denver was founded with only one goal in mind: to make money. Led by William H. Larimer, a prospector from Pennsylvania, a disheveled group of gold seekers founded the Denver City Town Company on November 22, 1858. Larimer platted and named the streets after his fellow members of the Denver City Town Company but named the new town after James W. Denver, the governor of Kansas Territory, and although there wasn't much gold found in Denver, the mention of the shiny precious metal was enough to start a stampede into the new town. Today, from the Victorian houses of Five Points, to the hip nightclubs of historic LoDo, the stately mansions of Capitol Hill and the Golden Triangle Creative District, Denver is a booming center of art, culture and businesses. It is no wonder that major companies like Agilent Technologies, Boeing, Boston Market, Quiznos, JD Edwards, Western Union, and many others have expanded in Denver. As this trend continues, more businesses and companies will be holding grand opening events in Denver and CeremonialSupplies.com has the perfect grand opening ribbon, ceremonial scissors and other supplies for your premiere event in Denver.

Choosing the Ceremonial Ribbon and Beyond

Starting with the ceremonial ribbon, of which we've got every color in the spectrum, the next thing to consider for your grand opening ceremony is the width of the ribbon, and whether you want it customized or with the pre-printed message "Grand Opening?" You can also choose to have a blank ribbon - there's nothing inappropriate in that, but it does make a difference in photographs. Especially those tight close up shots where the name of the business is not in frame. In such cases, the ceremonial ribbon carries the name. The color of the ribbon is usually coordinated with the company or the business' logo or brand color. This doesn't mean you can't use a red ribbon. The red ceremonial ribbon for a grand opening is the traditional color for a grand opening ceremony so you can't go wrong, but the fact that you can have the color of your company's logo on the ribbon is a marketing booster!

After you have settled on the color ribbon for your grand opening event, the next thing to consider is the width of the ribbon. CeremonialSupplies.com offers a selection of ceremonial ribbons that are available in the standard 4" - 6" sizes, which work great for a grand opening ceremony of a small business where the side-to-side of the front entrance is no bigger than 15 feet. For a ribbon-cutting ceremony of a large office, a public building, or similarly wide doorway, wider ribbon is proportionately more aesthetically appealing, especially if there will be photographs and videos of the event. The ceremonial ribbons we carry at CeremonialSupplies.com are available in extra-wide sizes of 8", 10", and 12". The 12" ribbons, when printed vertically are used as banners to merchandise the inside of the business, shop, or company. Extra-wide ribbon makes the name of the business pop up in photographs and videos, earning your company additional marketing exposure. A nicely customized 8" or 10" ribbon is an attention grabber and our specialty!

Choosing the Ceremonial Scissors For Your Grand Opening Event

The ribbon-cutting scissors are the stars of any grand opening event. At CeremonialSupplies.com we have giant 25" or jumbo 30" ceremonial scissors with blades made from stainless steel that are either gold or silver brushed, and the handles, which are available in colors to match the ceremonial ribbon, are of high-density polyethylene. If a more traditional size is your style, CeremonialSupplies.com has the elegant golden handles ceremonial scissors in the regular 10.5" size. The ceremonial scissors can be customized on the blade with a name or logo, or they can be ordered pre-printed with "Grand Opening" or "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony," or with no customization at all. The choice is yours! The 25" and 30" scissors are big attention-grabbers and as such you should maximize their exposure. Before and after the ribbon-cutting ceremony these huge scissors should be on display as this will add to the overall decoration and provide a spot for the official photo or video of the event, and they'll be readily on hand when it's time to cut the ribbon! (which they do cut, and are actually quite sharp.) Choose from our deluxe or standard scissors display stand to show off these beauties!

Consider All The Details Of A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony!

We have all seen the photos, or maybe even witnessed a ribbon-cutting ceremony where the ribbon is held at each end by two different people? The ribbon itself is uneven, and folds over on the center. This is lack of planning. It's important to consider all the details of a ribbon-cutting ceremony. We have seen gorgeously printed ceremonial ribbons being held by people but the name of the company can't be made out because of folds and lops. Avoid this by having stanchions at each end holding the ribbon. This way the ceremonial ribbon is in full display at all times! CeremonialSupplies.com has classic stanchions that are available in stainless steel polished chrome, brass with golden color, and black matte finish. These classic stanchions are perfect to hold the ceremonial ribbon, and when each is decorated with a giant bow of the same ribbon color and balloons, your grand opening entrance will be luxuriously decorated Denver-style! CeremonialSupplies.com also carries plastic, weatherproof hitching post style stanchions available in black, yellow, and white. One of the benefits of the plastic stanchions is they are much lighter to transport and to stabilize them all you need to do is fill the base with water or sand. We also carry regular size retractable belt stanchions and mini retractable belt stanchions but these are mostly used to streamline the movement of large crowds in one area.

Taking Your Denver Grand Opening Up A Notch

To make a big statement at your Denver grand opening, consider laying out a red carpet (or a blue, pink, green, purple or black carpet!) at the entrance where the ceremonial ribbon is displayed attached to the decorated stanchions. CeremonialSupplies.com event carpets are plush and luxurious and available in standard and customized sizes. Other items to embellish the grand opening decoration are things like a step and repeat banner than can be placed behind the ceremonial scissors while on display, creating another photo opportunity area for guests. Roll up banners can also be incorporated into the decor by placing one grand opening banner on each side of the entrance. "Grand Opening" signs in different styles should be visible. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for grand opening supplies such as signs, ceremonial ribbon, grand opening scissors, stanchions, aisle runners, ceremonial scissors display stands and display cases (to preserve and display the ceremonial scissors) and many other supplies for an exquisitely golden grand opening worthy of Denver's ambiance.

With CeremonialSupplies.com you will love our quality crafted products, our wallet friendly prices, exceptional customer service and our fast and efficient shipping to Denver (and any other place in the world!) Click here for a shipping quote.

Delaware is a tiny state with big taste, and it's major city of Wilmington, home of DuPont Chemicals, Astra Zeneca, Croda, Dow Chemicals and many other giants of the chemical and pharmaceutical fields, puts on quite the ritzy ceremonies! Ceremonial ribbons for flashy grand openings in Wilmington, Delaware is a job for CeremonialSupplies.com, the best online supplier of grand opening ribbons, ribbon-cutting scissors, groundbreaking shovels, event carpets, stanchions and rope, signage, and all other items essential for ceremonial celebrations.

Delaware is home to all the major chemical manufacturing companies in the US and the world. DuPont chemicals has a historically rooted presence in Wilmington, including the family mansions in "Chateau Country," Delaware's most exclusive region and for generations the spectacular mansions and homes of the DuPont family. Nemeurs Estate for example, is known for its old aristocratic elegance, Winterthur is known for its expansive gardens and priceless antique collection, and the Hagley Museum and Library, the original DuPont family home where the DuPont family began its story next to the banks of the Brandywine River. These palatial homes speckle the Wilmington area and inspire the splendor of classical styles. As new businesses open up in Wilmington, grand openings can be as inspirational as the lavish decor of Delaware's grandiose mansions!

The Perfect Ribbon For Your Wilmington Grand Opening 

The newly revamped downtown is seeing a fair share of small business openings. These range from local flower shops, coffee shops and restaurants, to nightclub and lounges. If you're opening a small business in Wilmington, the first thing you will want to look for is the perfect ribbon for your grand opening event. CeremonialSupplies.com has a varied assortment of ceremonial ribbons in all colors and widths to help you get started with this first step. Picking the color is the first step. You may want to consider the company's logo or brand's colors for this, or you can choose the traditional red ribbon which is never wrong. Will you customize your ribbon? If so, a vector file or similar digital file with the customization details will be needed. Alternately, CeremonialSupplies.com offers beautiful pre-printed grand opening ribbons ready to use in 4" and 6" widths. For customized ribbons there is also the option of extra wide variety of 8", 10" and 12" ribbons, the latter which can also be used as banner ribbons which add an even more distinguished look of royalty to your grand opening event! In additional to the individual items ready for customization, we also offer ready-to-go grand opening kits that range from the most basic elements such as ribbon and scissors, to more sophisticated items like stanchions and bows, and even an event aisle runner to match!

The Ceremonial Scissors

Choosing the ceremonial scissors is the next step. Will you want to make a big impression with a giant 25" or 30" ribbon-cutting scissors? These scissors are over 2' long and are called either giant scissors or jumbo scissors but remember the blades are sharp and they do in fact cut ribbon! If the jumbo attention-grabbing ceremonial scissors are not what you want, perhaps the traditional 10" golden handle and stainless steel ceremonial scissor is more your style. The next thing after size you should consider is the color of the handles, and the blade. The blades are made from stainless steel and have either a gold color finish or a silver finish, and the handles are available in every color to match the ceremonial ribbon! For customization of the ceremonial scissors this can be done on the blade with the name and/or logo of the company. Pre-printed ceremonial scissors with the words "Grand Opening" or "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" are also available with red, blue, black, and maroon handles with gold blades. If you opt for the jumbo ribbon-cutting scissors you will want to display the shiny stars of the show when they're not being used before, or after the ceremony. The best way to do this is with the ceremonial scissors display stands that not only hold the ribbon-cutting scissors for everyone to see and admire, but can also be used as a decorative prop for the event and the area can be staged for the official event photo. After the ceremony the ceremonial scissors are usually placed on display. To make this step easier, CeremonialSupplies.com offers elegant hardwood display cases that hold the grand opening scissors, a portion of the grand opening ribbon, and photographs or newspaper clippings of the event. The ceremonial scissors display case can be wall mounted or can be placed on a shelf or mantle in the company's conference room or the boss' office!

Touches To Bring Sophistication to Your Grand Opening

Everywhere you go in Wilmington there is a visible strong link to the past when this great country began to take shape. One of the oldest colonies in America was centered at Ft. Christiana, in Wilmington, Delaware and was named New Sweden in 1638, making Wilmington one of the first settlements in the new world. Ft. Christiana was named after Sweden's Queen Christina, who was monarch of Sweden when the colony was settled. These lands of the middle colonies were rich and fertile for farming making the area an attractive settlement location for immigrants. These historical anecdotes can be used to develop a grand opening theme decor, or even used in formal dedicatory speeches. It's always a good idea to research the historical aspects of any location for a grand opening or a groundbreaking ceremony. You'll be surprised how many historical facts can be incorporated into the ceremony for interesting and entertaining welcome or dedicatory speeches. The same way items like stanchions , grand opening signs, banners, or a step and repeat backdrop banner and event carpet runners can be used to embellish and add a touch of lavish glamour to the event, suitable to the historically aristocratic air of Wilmington, and Delaware as a whole. From Dover to Newcastle, Newark, Brandywine, and Wilmington, there are historical components that can add glamour to the event, and for those CeremonialSupplies.com has classical stanchions crafted from stainless steel polished chrome, polished brass, and stainless steel with black matte finish. The classical stanchions are best suited to hold the ceremonial ribbon because it keeps them ribbon straight, leveled, and taut so that the writing on the ribbon can be clearly seen on photos or the videos. In addition to the classic stanchions CeremonialSupplies.com also carries plastic, weatherproof stanchions that are lighter in weight because they are filled with either sand or water for stability when needed, and are light for transport. The plastic stanchions are hitching post style and come in yellow, white, and black, with their own matching chain link. We also have retractable belt stanchions in full size or miniature, but these are used mostly for crowd management in large venues and aren't commonly used for grand opening ceremonies.

Want The Full Grand Opening Treatment?

If you have by now decided you will go all out on the grand opening decor for a business grand opening, we want to recommend you splash "Grand Opening" signs everywhere! Not only does it bring life to the event itself, but this is the best way to communicate to the community that there's a new business or shop in town. CeremonialSupplies.com has several different styles of grand opening signs to choose from, including roll up banners that can be placed near the entrance of the business brandishing the message you want to relay to your guests and the public. Complete your grand opening decorations with a carpet runner at the entrance, and a step and repeat banner that can be arranged behind the ceremonial scissors display stand for a truly striking photo stage!

Wilmington, Delaware is a classic, historical area and for a grand opening ceremony, shopping at CeremonialSupplies.com you will find the perfect ribbon, ceremonial scissors, and all other embellishments that will make your event a memorable and successful introduction in the community. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for your grand opening and groundbreaking supplies. You will love our crafted quality products, our budget friendly prices, and rest assured no matter where you are in Wilmington (or any other city in the world!) our fast and efficient shipping will have your products at your doorstep faster than anyone else! Click here for a shipping quote.

CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one stop shop on the net for grand opening and groundbreaking supplies, and when it comes to the Pacific Northwest, grand opening ribbons and ceremonial scissors for events in Olympia, Washington are jumping ahead of even the most glitzy places. What is it about Olympia that's attracting new businesses?

Close to Tacoma and Seattle and enjoying thriving tourism and what has been up to now considered a small business scene, Olympia, the state capitol of Washington provides the prerequisite natural magnetism that delights residents and visitors alike, many who return for more and others who stay and make it home for the family, or home for the family business. Can't afford to open up business in Seattle? Do it in Olympia instead! At least this is what appears to be going on. The Lacey South Sound Chamber announced last year that the city is growing and making a name for itself both with residential and commercial development taking place and various types of businesses have decided Olympia and Lacey are ideal locations for small businesses to open up, and others to expand. Beyond the celebration that comes with it, these ribbon-cutting ceremonies have brought back the traditional community involvement that is associated with the opening or expansion of unique businesses. The Olympia Vision Clinic, Linnea's unique Boutique, and other projects such as Green Cove Park, Westman Mill Redevelopment and many other development projects that were begun in 2019, show no sign of stopping and we at CeremonialSupplies.com are very excited at the prospect of offering our crafted quality products, our knowledgeable and attentive customer service, and our prompt and efficient shipping - all at budget friendly prices - for the embellishment of new businesses in the growing and developing Olympia and Lacey areas of beautiful Washington State.

Organizing a Grand Opening in Olympia

Organizing a grand opening in Olympia is the same as organizing a grand opening anywhere else, except that targeting Olympia, you can focus on several elements that will make your grand opening celebration a unique and memorable one. Located on the southernmost point of Puget Sound, Olympia was historically known as a favorite shellfish gathering site for many coastal Salish tribes, including the Nisqually, Duwamish, and Squaxin. The falls of the Deschutes River at Tumwater were occupied as permanent villages by the Nisqually who harvested shellfish and salmon. The natural beauty and early life of the Olympia and Lacey area is a great theme for the opening of new businesses. Another angle for organizing a ribbon-cutting ceremony are the expedition and exploration history of the Budd Inlet, named after midshipman Thomas A Budd, a member of that expedition. The first white settlers were Levi Lathrop Smith and Edmund Sylvester who claimed the town, platted it, and named it Olympia, in honor of the majestic Olympic mountains. Sylvester was a native of Maine and responsible for laying out the town in a New England style, including streets lined with trees, a town square, a Masonic Hall, and land for schools and capitol. These historical landmarks are great for grand opening themes that can be incorporated into dedication speeches. Famous Olympians, such as cartoonist Christopher Baldwin, author Laird Barron, writer, actress, and comedian extraordinaire Carrie Brownstein, Kurt Cobain, Matt Groening, and the most famous Olympian of all, Chief Seattle, hail from this special area and their accomplishments, involvements, etc., are tidbits that can also be incorporated into grand opening ceremonies. Once you have a theme and a good guest list that includes colleagues, friends and family, local government representatives and everyone who helped you get to this point, the next step is deciding what kind of ribbon will best show the world your new business endeavor!

Choosing the Ceremonial Ribbon

Picking out the ceremonial ribbon for your grand opening ceremony is easy. Starting with choosing the color that will best represent the company either through the logo or the company or brand's colors. Whatever the chosen color is, CeremonialSupplies.com is sure to have it within our varied assortment of ceremonial ribbons. The customization can be done in any design graphics or fonts desired, as long as these are already in existence and provided on a digital file. CeremonialSupplies.com also makes available pre-printed grand opening ribbon in orange, red, blue and green in 4" and 6"widths. The ceremonial ribbon is usually at least 4 or 6 inches wide - at least! This width ribbon is preferred for ribbon-cutting ceremonies of a small location. For a grand opening event of a large apartment or housing complex, a public building, or any structure that has a wide entrance, the recommended width of the ceremonial ribbon is 8 or 10 inches wide so that the ribbon is not lost in view, especially if there will be photos and videos of the event. A customized 10" wide ribbon is perfect for those close up, tight shots because everyone will be clearly in frame, and also the grand opening ribbon will show the business name, or logo. CeremonialSupplies.com carries extra-wide ceremonial ribbons up to 12" in width that can be used as traditional ceremonial ribbon across the grand opening entrance, or can be customized for use as vertical banners or flags for in-store decorations! Whatever ribbon color, width and style that suits your business, CeremonialSupplies.com is sure to have it.

Picking out the Perfect Ceremonial Ribbon-Cutting Scissors

You'll have to determine if you want a traditional ceremonial scissors, namely a 10" fancy scissors, or if you want to have the moment pop out with the use of a giant or jumbo grand-opening scissors 25" or 30" tall? All three can be customized on the blade, and with the exception of the traditional 10" golden handle scissors that have silver blades only, you can choose either silver or gold color blades on the jumbo scissors, as well as color handles that can match or complement the color of the grand-opening ribbon!

The giant ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors are quite large, sharp, and do in fact, cut ribbon. They are beautiful attention-grabbers and look fabulous with a well coordinated color scheme ribbon, and theme decoration. When not in use, the ceremonial scissors can be displayed in their own display stand and decorated to make this the official even photo area, maybe located off to the side of the main entrance where the grand opening ribbon has been set up.

Rather than have people hold up the grand opening ribbon at the time of the cutting of the ribbon ceremony, it's best to have the grand-opening ribbon set up during the entire ceremony. This can be done by attaching the ribbon on each of its ends to stanchion poles that will hold it leveled, tautly and in place. CeremonialSupplies.com offers a variety of stanchions ranging from plastic, weatherproof hitching post style available in yellow, white, and black, to classic stanchions in chrome, or brass, or retractable belt stanchions. For the purpose of holding the ribbon at a grand opening ceremony, we recommend the classic stanchions, or if appropriate for the theme and decor, the hitching post style stanchions. Whatever you choose, take it up a notch with a bow clipped at the point of attachment, and a 3 tiered Grand Opening balloons! This creates a beautiful central focal point perfect for photos and videos of the memorable Olympia event.

CeremonialSupplies.com is the leading shop on the net for grand opening supplies such as ceremonial ribbons and ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors and we take pride in offering the best crafted quality products found online, at budget friendly prices. Our assortment includes grand opening kits that already come pre-packaged with ribbon, stanchions, bows, balloons, and even a carpet aisle runner! Whatever your Olympia or Lacey new business grand opening decoration wants to accomplish, you can be sure that CeremonialSupplies.com will make your idea shine! And we ship everywhere in Washington, from Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Lacey to Spokane and Yakima and everywhere in between! As a matter of fact, we ship efficiently and promptly all over the world. Click here for a shipping quote.

Grand openings are social events that generate buzz about a new business in the community and CeremonialSupplies.com has the perfect grand opening ribbons to embellish Scottsdale businesses opening up in Arizona this year! It's well known that Arizona enjoys one of the best economies and the growth and expansion of new business investments in the last 3 years are now starting to bear fruit. Just this month Miller Square of Scottsdale, Fabletics, Ragz N Tagz Boutique, and RedLine Athletics are having their Grand Opening ceremonies in Scottsdale! Given that this spurt is expected to continue throughout the year, CeremonialSupplies.com wants to share some tidbits on the products and supplies essential for a memorable Grand Opening ceremony in Arizona!

Create Your Guest List and Issue a Press Release

As you organize the event, be sure to create and maintain a guest list that includes business colleagues, friends and family, and all who helped with the endeavor - if the business had to deal with banks, invite your bank officer, same with realty company, and all who helped the business reach it's moment of glory with a grand opening ceremony. Include local government representatives and local clergy leadership. This expands the advertising and promotional efforts. Create a media list of contacts and write a brief press release with all the pertinent information for an easy insertion in any of Scottsdale's papers like Valley Lifestyles Magazine, Arcadia News, The Peak Magazine, and the Tatum Sun Times. Invite local celebrities or personalities. Remember the media follows celebrities.

Grand Opening Essential Supplies

In preparation for the big event you will first need signs. Signs you can put on the door of the business, shop, or store and preferably big with bright bold letters that will jump out and grab attention. Self-standing roll up banners, ceiling hanging signs, step and repeat backdrops, all are available at CeremonialSupplies.com where we carry a wide selection of Grand Opening signs, as well as customized with the name of the business. The grand opening signs should be up at the location a month or two before the grand opening ceremony. This means that if you will customize the signs, or anything else (which you should) the ordering process should begin at least 3 months before the event! After all, if the grand opening ceremony is intended to be memorable, you don't want to wait until the last minute, or rush anything. Early ordering avoids stress and mistakes.

The ceremonial ribbon and the ribbon-cutting scissors were items that in the past didn't make much of a statement but today, with the exponential development of technology, the ceremonial ribbon and the ribbon-cutting scissors have become a branding extension. Rather than a simple red ribbon and a pair of sewing scissors, you can have the ceremonial ribbon in any color that represents your company logo or colors. CeremonialSupplies.com selection of grand opening ceremonial ribbons have colorful ribbons of every shade that will surely match your company logo. Our ceremonial ribbons are available in traditional width of 4" and 6" and also extra-wide size of 8", 10", and 12". The 12" ceremonial ribbon is also used widely for banners. We can customize the ceremonial ribbon with any font and design provided. We recommend extra-wide ribbon of either 8" or 10" for the ceremonial ribbon because the customization print will be bigger and easily identified in photos and videos even in tight, up-close photo shots. Aside from customized ribbons, CeremonialSupplies.com also offers a selection of pre-printed ceremonial ribbons 4" and 6" wide, with the words "Grand Opening."

The ceremonial scissors are essentially the stars of the show, and as such, they should be treated accordingly. CeremonialSupplies.com selection of ribbon-cutting scissors include beautiful, giant, 25" or 30" scissors with either silver or gold color blades and handles of different colors designed to match the ceremonial ribbons. The giant scissors can be ordered with a pre-printed message on the blade that reads "Grand Opening" or "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" or they can be customized with your own logo or message. The jumbo scissors are made of steel, they do cut ribbon and, are quite sharp. Before and after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, when the ceremonial scissors aren't being used, they can be displayed prominently on their own display stand. This is not only convenient, it adds to the decoration of the event and can be used as props for the official event photo or video. CeremonialSupplies.com has two different styles of display stands for the ceremonial scissors. If the jumbo scissors are not what you're looking for, we also have the golden handle scissors in the traditional 10.5" size. CeremonialSupplies.com also has elegant display cases for all three sizes of ceremonial scissors so that the stars of the show can be kept for posterity as a memento of the landmark event. The display cases have room for the ceremonial scissors, a piece of the ceremonial ribbon, and for photos and newspaper clippings of the event.

Taking A Grand Opening to a Sophisticated Level

Scottsdale, Arizona is not the kind of place where people go for much pomp and circumstance, in comparison say with Los Angeles. But the city does have a strong air of understated nobility, and its people have a strong sense of propriety. To take your grand opening to a sophisticated level, consider the addition of stanchions and a red carpet. The stanchions will hold the ceremonial ribbon at one end and the other. This avoids people having to hold the ribbon and risking it becoming lop sided, folded over, or just looking awkward on the photos and videos. Nobody needs to touch the ribbon when you use stanchions. CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of stanchions that include classic stanchions, plastic stanchions, and retractable stanchions. For a grand opening the most fitting style would be the classic stanchions or the weatherproof plastic hitching post style stanchions that come in white, yellow, or black. We also recommend for a truly rich look, to attach bows the same color as the ceremonial ribbon, to each stanchion at the point where the ribbon is knotted or taped to the stanchion, and include a tiered display of 3 Grand Opening balloons on each stanchion. This will truly be an attention-grabber and will take the ribbon-cutting ceremony a notch above!

In addition to the stanchions, you may want to also consider a red carpet (or blue carpet, green aisle runner, pink carpet, purple carpet, or black carpet aisle runner)! This is a sophisticated touch for the main entrance, and for the official photo area and an item you can certainly re-use throughout the life of the business.

Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for all your grand opening needs and check out the different grand opening kits that are ready to ship anywhere in Scottsdale, or any other location in Arizona or the world! You will love our high quality crafted products, our attentive and knowledgeable customer service, our budget friendly prices and our fast and efficient shipping. Click here for a shipping quote.

CeremonialSupplies.com carries the best and widest (literally!) selection of quality grand opening ribbons on the net. Following the announcement by Alabama governor Kay Ivey that companies relocating to facilities in Alabama have invested $8.7 billion in growth projects, we're pretty confident there will be no shortage of grand opening ribbon cuttings in Alabama any time soon! "Made in Alabama" is quickly becoming a gold standard brand name and, possibly the reason why Alabama has attracted foreign direct investment from 16 different countries. This has generated thousands of new and future jobs and needless to say, expanding locations and their introduction with grand opening ribbon cuttings in Alabama communities. With this in mind CeremonialSupplies.com has some tips on grand opening ribbon cuttings especially for businesses in the Yellowhammer State!

Choosing the Ceremonial Ribbon

The words "Grand Opening" have an instantaneous effect on people. When a new business, or a newly constructed location is inaugurated, or opened for business for the first time, it is usually accompanied with a grand opening ceremony and celebration. A grand opening is a traditional social event meant to introduce a new business to the community with a party, special events and prizes, and of course, special pricing. It's a great way to generate a buzz and receive media attention. Duluth Trading Co., the USA made clothing store brand opened it's 57th store and the first one in Alabama last September 26 in Madison, and stores like Dollar General, Earth Fare, in Mobile, Aldi grocers in Homewood and Decatur, and restaurants like the Bottle Tree and the Grille and Oyster Bar in Birmingham are just a handful of the upswing in new business and grand openings throughout the state of Alabama. Photos of these events show a variety of ribbons and ribbon colors that complement the brand or the company logo colors, but here are some observations when choosing the ceremonial ribbon:

Aside from choosing a color (that's the easy part!) that matches or complements the logo or the company colors, the width of the ribbon is important - especially if there will be photographs or videos. CeremonialSupplies.com offers a selection of satin finish quality, colorful ribbons in widths from the customary 4 - 6 inches to the extra-wide ribbons ranging from 8 - 12 inches! When you have your company name printed on a 10" ceremonial ribbon, it will be as attention-grabbing as the name of the business itself! Dollar General, for instance, we would have recommended an 8 or 10 inch wide yellow ribbon with black print for a perfect color effect. When choosing a grand opening ribbon, remember to go wide and use a contrasting print that will make the business name pop out!

To Print the Ribbon Or Not?

For goodness' sake, if you've gone as far as to get a good size ribbon... print it! Put the name of the company on it, or the logo, but print it! Tight shot photos will likely not be able to include the business' name that appears over the door and these shots are great for showing the people up close. The name on the ribbon will make sure that all the photos of the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon will easily identify the business. CeremonialSupplies.com offers ribbons of top quality material that can be customized in all design fonts and colors, pre-printed "Grand Opening" ribbons, and plain solid color ribbons, and we recommend not to pass up the additional publicity and print the ribbon!

The Importance of Stanchions in a Grand Opening

You've got a beautiful 8" ribbon that matches your business logo, and the name printed repeatedly throughout it, but wait...now that you're looking at the pictures, the ribbon is lopsided and folded over in the center! How did THAT happen? The answer is because there were several people holding the ribbon at separate intervals, some of them are taller than others, and they each are holding it differently. How do you get the grand-opening ribbon to look picture perfect? You use stanchions on each side and tightly attach each end of the grand-opening ribbon to a stanchion. Now you have a perfect level, taut, and easy to read grand opening ribbon! For an additional touch consider a giant bow over the part of the ribbon attached to the stanchion. It not only covers any tape or knot used, it also adds an embellishment. CeremonialSupplies.com offers classic stanchions and weatherproof plastic stanchions from where you will be sure to find the perfect ones to hold your grand opening ribbon on opening day, and other uses after the event! Bows? We've got those too, in every color to match the ceremonial ribbon! To truly dominate the view, consider attaching three multi-level balloons that say "Grand Opening" on each stanchion and you're all set!

Remember the Ribbon-cutting Scissors

If we had a dime for each rush order of ribbon-cutting scissors...oh, wait. We do! Forgetting to order the ceremonial scissors seems to be more common than thought possible and we think we know why this happens. In the hard work that goes into planning a grand opening, looking at all the details of the ribbon, the in-store signage, and the guest list, it is not uncommon to forget about the stars of the show: the ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors! The grand opening scissors should command attention and CeremonialSupplies.com ribbon-cutting scissors will do exactly that. Choose from silver or gold blades, and handle color to match the ribbon. Our crafted quality ceremonial scissors are available in 2 giant sizes: 25" and 30" and yes, they DO cut ribbon and are actually quite sharp! You can customize the scissors on one of the blades with your company name, brand, or logo - and you should, if you mean to present the ceremonial scissors to the Boss after the event, or if the scissors will be kept and displayed. And don't worry if you are a last minute grand opening scissors order - check out our assortment of pre-printed scissors that say "Grand Opening" or "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony." When the ceremonial scissors are not in use before, or after the grand opening ceremony they should be displayed and used as a decorative element for the official event photo, for example. For a more conservative and traditional grand opening style of scissors CeremonialSupplies.com offers the Golden Handle regular size (10") scissors, and we also carry display cases for the traditional regular size scissors as well as the giant, 25" and 30" scissors. After all, you'll want to display these beauties!

Getting the Word Out!

Creating a guest list is a key part of any celebration and when it's a business, the guest list should include a media list with the names of local reporters and journalists who cover social events. A special gift token for all guests is always a great way to establish goodwill in the community, but for the media, be sure to have a special gift bag that includes information about the business, or about the new location. Take an ad on at least 3 of Alabama's newspapers such as the Birmingham News, the Montgomery Advertiser, the Huntsville Times, Tuscaloosa News, Decatur Daily, or Mobile Press-Register.

Grand Opening Day!

The big day is here and everyone is arriving! The business or the store inside is merchandised with grand opening signs, and the outside is decorated with the grand opening ribbon, the stanchions, balloons, and the ceremonial scissors displayed on their stand. The name of the business is everywhere you look, and the guests you invited from your media list are there with their videographer. People who saw your ad, and those who've been driving by the location are trickling in and you - you are ecstatic! Happy to have found CeremonialSupplies.com because all your items were ordered and received with time to spare. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for quality products, budget friendly prices, and prompt and efficient shipping wherever you are in Alabama or anywhere else in the world! Click here for a shipping quote.