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Our sod-cutting shovels cutting ground in Minnesota! In the land of the Vikings, you can find groundbreaking shovels, hard hats and more at CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop online shop on the web for all your sod-cutting ceremony. Spiff up your event with everything from ceremonial shovels to groundbreakng accessories such as shovel display stand with color matching hard hat and bow to dress up the ceremonial shovel while on display before and after the actual ceremony, pop up tent, step and repeat backdrop banner, red carpet, stanchion and rope, dirt box, balloons, banners, corporate clothing, keepsakes, plaques and display cases, and all the trimmings to make your Minnesota groundbreaking event a memorable occasion. Known as the "Bread and Butter State" for its flourmills and butter-making plants - one of which is named after another State claim, "Land of 10,000 Lakes, famous butter brand Land O' Lakes," Minnesota is a growing state where development and construction is at an all-time high. According to Bizjournals.com, projects throughout downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul underway this year already are on track to change the skyline of the twin cities, as well as expanding areas like Minnentonka, Lake Nokomis, Eden Prairie, and the Wayzata Boatworks just to name a handful. With so many groundbreaking projects, ceremonial shovels and groundbreaking accessories are sure to be on demand. Here are a few ideas for decorating a groundbreaking event that will achieve the level of sophistication and elegance that your company, business, or organization deserves.

Groundbreaking Events Are Waiting To Happen In Minnesota!

There are so many construction projects planned, that groundbreaking events are waiting to happen in Minnesota! Chicago Developer CA Ventures has set its sights on Dinkytown for big apartment projects. Close to the University of Minnesota, Dinkytown is the center of student life in Minneapolis with the trendy mix of used bike stores, cafes and casual bars, pizza shops, used bookstores and second-hand shops. Expanding in this area is a winning proposition, as is MA Mortenson's recently unveiled chic 26-story apartment tower at 333 Hennepin Avenue, E. Not to be left behind, downtown St. Paul will soon see the start of a $788 million for a four-building project by the river's edge that will change the city skyline. The North Loop neighborhood, Minneapolis' fastest growing neighborhood, will soon see a 36-story building and tower, the tallest it has seen to date, as the last phase of the three block remake of the trendy location takes shape. Hot on the heels of outside major firms contracted for local projects, Minneapolis based North Bay Companies has presented a proposed 2.8 acre project for a 60 room hotel, 48 studio apartments, a restaurant and offices in Marcy Holmes, is expected to be approved before year's end. With all these building projects, and many more taking off, it's no wonder that groundbreaking ceremonies are becoming more popular in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes! Don't wait until the last minute to shop CeremonialSupplies.com, especially when you consider the groundbreaking shovels, the stars of the show, will be up in front, representing the growth and development of your company! There are so many different styles to choose that it can be overwhelming. This is why we offer crafted select styles of the best quality groundbreaking shovels, at budget friendly prices, with a variety of kit options that will be perfect for your specific sod-cutting event.

Selecting the Groundbreaking Shovel(s) for your Minnesota Sod-cutting Event

In all the excitement of planning, don't overlook the importance of selecting the groundbreaking shovel(s) for your Minnesota sod-cutting event, from the best one-stop online shop on the net! All CeremonialSupplies.com groundbreaking shovels are made of stainless steel. This means there is no rusting or stains and any engraving will stay as bright and shiny in years to come as it was on the day of the first cutting of ground. The ceremonial groundbreaking shovels have a D-style handle, this is the best style for photographs as it will prompt all participants to hold the handle in the same way. Our popular models range from the Standard polished steel blade shovel with an all wood handle, to the Deluxe chrome polished head shovel that has a steel metal and wood handle, to the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror chrome ceremonial shovel with stained wood stem and metal and wood handle, and the VIP Ceremonial groundbreaking mirror gold shovel with a golden steel and wood handle. For those wishing a more traditional style groundbreaking shovel we have the Stainless Steel Long Handle groundbreaking shovel, and for a more avant-garde style of groundbreaking shovel, we have a selection of colorful groundbreaking shovels constructed from American ash wood with color blades available in red, green, blue, yellow, orange, pink and teal. These shovels are all customizable either on the blade, the stem, the handle - or all three, and they measure 42" high with 9.5" wide blade. The latest addition to our line, are the groundbreaking kids shovels that have been a huge hit with our customers who have children participating in the groundbreaking event! These miniature size shovels are 26" high with a blade that is 6" wide, and these come in red, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, and teal, with a solid black metal handle. The groundbreaking kids shovels are also customizable.

CeremonialSupplies.com has a wide selection of hard hats made of high density polyethylene, with replaceable soft brow pad, and with an adjustable pin lock suspension. All are OSHA certified. Our colorful ceremonial hard hats come in royal blue, red, green, white, black, bright yellow, orange, light blue, gold, silver, navy blue, and hot pink. CeremonialSupplies.com hard hats are customizable with your logo either on the front, sides, back, or all around - which is a perfect solution when more than one company is involved in the construction and the groundbreaking. We also offer groundbreaking kits that range from the Basic groundbreaking shovel and hard hat kit, the Groundbreaking Shovel, hard hat and bow kit, to the Deluxe groundbreaking shovel, with matching hard hat and bow, the Groundbreaking Essentials ceremonial kit that brings the groundbreaking shovel, hard hat and it's own display stand, as well as the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking kit that offers the groundbreaking shovel, with either a gold or silver hard hat, and its display stand. Remember, you can add bows of matching colors to any of these kits to embellish the presentation. With a combination of ceremonial shovels placed on their display stands and adorned with colorful bows and hard hats that match the company's logo colors, that can also be customized on the shovel blade, will make the logo truly pop out in photographs and videos. This is additional promotional exposure for your company, and creates a very nice area for official event videos or photographs

If creating several areas to showcase the groundbreaking shovels for additional photographs and video opportunities, consider using the groundbreaking shovels on their display stands, fully dressed and embellished in one section, and another section, perhaps more apropos for the actual sod-cutting, where you set up a construction dirt box, filled with either sand or dirt, and prop up other ceremonial sod-cutting shovels with their bows and hard hats! This way, you have a standing display and, the actual groundbreaking shovels ready for the ceremony! Other groundbreaking ceremony accessories that can be incorporated for the purpose of decoration and of course, promotion, are items such as a construction wheelbarrow, customized with the logo of the company or companies involved in the construction project. The wheelbarrow can be decorated with many things, including with a number of souvenir hard hats, or with goodie bags prepared for the guests, the press, or all the attendees. Groundbreaking ceremonies are held outdoors, and usually during the day. This means the sun can be blazing hot, beating down on the congregation. It's always a good idea to organize the entire ceremony under a pop up tent that can comfortably keep your guests under the shade! Decorating a tent is easy with the suggestions listed above for the sod-cutting shovels on a construction dirt box or on their display stand. To bring alive the color themed of the event, wide ceremonial ribbons can be draped from the center of the tent out toward the sides and gathered at each corner, allowing the ribbons to flow down. CeremonialSupplies.com has a large and colorful selection of extra wide ceremonial ribbons available in widths of 8, 10, and 12 inches and up to 25 yards per spool, that can be used for tent ceiling draping and table runner. With these colorful touches, your company, business, or brand logo and colors are emphasized in the overall decoration. Add to this a couple of roll up banners next to a podium or speaking area, decorative construction wheelbarrows, a step and repeat banner with a matching color event carpet and stanchions with matching rope and Voila! You have taken your groundbreaking ceremony to a whole different level, easily surpassing your competition. Don't forget the company staff and personnel - even the Big Chief will love the customized groundbreaking apparel, like our Oxford shirts for men and women, made of the finest quality for breathability and comfort and designed to keep you looking sharp and elegant in outdoor events. From Oxford shirts to microfiber dry-fit Polo shirts, lightweight t-shirts and customized construction vests, CeremonialSupplies.com has the best apparel for your special groundbreaking event! You can even order right here customized construction vests for your crew and make them proud of the project of which they are such an integral part.

There are always people to thank at important events and a groundbreaking ceremony is one of these. From the Owner who had the creative and entrepreneurship vision, to the support staff that helped each step of the way, the CEO and VIP managers who helped guide the company or the business, and even local or national government officials who participate with dedication speeches and well wishes. There's even members of the media that go the extra mile to provide good coverage. At CeremonialSupplies.com you will find an elegant assortment of recognition plaques and trophies, key to the city, and a myriad of other corporate gifts for the special attendees and guests. A very special gift for the Owner, the CEO, or the construction company that will be building the project, is a commemorative groundbreaking display case that will hold one of the ceremonial shovels with the hard hat and a customizable plate that can hold a logo and text. This cherry wood finish wood groundbreaking shovel display case with a glass-clear top opening and polished brass latches can be attached to a wall, or placed on a mantle piece or shelf and will be an eye-catcher as well as an elegant photo prop in any office. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for all your groundbreaking event products!

Wherever you are in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, from Saint Vincent to Grand Marais, Steen, Etzen, and the bigger cities of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Minnetonka, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud, and Bloomington - CeremonialSupplies.com ships flawlessly and promptly wherever you are in the world! Click here for a shipping quote or call our attentive and knowledgeable customer service team at 1-877-373-4273 and we will happily help you create a memorable groundbreaking event that will surely make headlines in beautiful Minnesota!

New construction and development projects in Kansas are the kind of project news we love to hear! From ceremonial groundbreaking shovels and hard hats to groundbreaking accessories and event decor, CeremonialSupplies.com is the best place on the web to find excellent crafted quality products  for your Kansan groundbreaking event. When industry giant Turner Construction appears on the scene, it's a sign that construction projects are on the rise. Add to that the presence of well established local companies like Gunter Construction and Crossland, and over 350 more construction and development companies in Kansas, and you can be sure event planners and event organizers in the Sunflower State are going to be busy arranging groundbreaking ceremonies for prominent businesses. CeremonialSupplies.com will make the job easier! We have groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, shovels display stands, keepsake cases, pre-packaged groundbreaking kits, plaques and recognition awards, and groundbreaking ceremony accessories - all you need to set the stage for a memorable event. Kansas is rich in interesting facts that reflect American ideals, rooted in the early life of people who farmed and lived in this land going back thousands of years. These early humans are thought to have migrated to the plains after northern glaciers pushed them south. These people hunted mammoths, mastodons, and giant bison and built structures with wooden poles and thatched grass. They grew produce such as pumpkins, squash, beans and corn and traded goods with other villages. Spanish exploration began with Francisco de Coronado who came into contact with this area in 1541 and left a written record of what they saw, and introduced horses to this area.and lived are useful in details for the theme and decor of a groundbreaking ceremony, to anecdotes that are perfect for dedication speeches! The more you know about the land, the more connections your find between the past and the present. Here are some interesting facts about Kansas that can be easily incorporated in a business theme, or a groundbreaking ceremonial speech.

In every field, industry, and social movement, Kansas has been at the forefront of development and innovation. In 1867 before women's suffrage was popular, Kansas' constitution gave women rights in child custody, and property rights, and women could vote in school board elections. The first national referendum on women's suffrage was hosted in Kansas and Susan B. Anthony visited the Sunflower State to help Clarina Nichols in a campaign to equalize voting rights. These notable accomplishments are relevant to companies or businesses focused on women's empowerment, and can certainly be incorporated in groundbreaking ceremonies in Kansas. When it comes to groundbreaking ceremonies for schools, and universities, it's worth mentioning how important Education was to Kansas settlers, who built schools from elementary to higher education level schools across the state. Baker University in Baldwin City and Highland College, the first college in Kansas, were established in 1857 and in 1863 Bluemont College in Manhattan, which is today Kansas State University, were part of the national land grant college system. Groundbreaking ceremonies for innovative enterprises in Kansas have quite a lot of history backing them up! After the Wright brothers' first successful flight in 1903, the landscape and terrain of Kansas provided perfect conditions for aviators and their experimental flights. People like Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech, and Lloyd Stearman opened aviation factories in Wichita, which became known as "the air capital of the world," where Amelia Earhart, from Atchison first worked toward setting aviation landmarks. Kansas has been home to many inventors and entrepreneurs, including Walter Chrysler, born in Wamego and raised in Ellis, founded Chrysler Motors and became one of the most successful men in the US. Influential men like Charles Curtis became vice president of the US with Herbert Hoover, and in 1936 Alfred Landon was chosen as the Republican Party candidate for president against Franklin Roosevelt. In 1952 Dwight D. Eisenhower from Abilene, Kansas became the 34th president of the US. At the forefront of science and technology, Kansan men like Jack Kilby, from Great Bend, invented the microchip for Texas Instruments, and Earl Sutherland from Burlingame, received a Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1971 for his research in how hormones work. Explorers of space, Joe Engle from Chapman, Kansas; Ron Evans from St. Francis, and Steven Hawley from Ottawa, Kansas were all three astronauts in the space program, and Robert Ballard, born in Wichita, explored the depths of the ocean. When it comes to dedication speeches for groundbreaking ceremonies in Kansas, there are plenty of interesting facts that can be incorporated into the speeches of just about any type of business!

Groundbreaking Shovels For Your Kansas Sod-Cutting Ceremony

Now that you have the inspiration for the perfect dedication speech, time to pick out the best groundbreaking shovels for your Kansas sod-cutting ceremony! This is CeremonialSupplies.com expertise so your ceremony can be the best in all of Kansas from Atchison to Goodland, Liberal, Dodge City, Great Bend, Topeka to Leavenworth, Ottawa, Topeka and Coffeyville and every beautiful town in between! Whether you're holding a small group ceremony or a large groundbreaking event that will be covered by the media, the most important element is the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel - or shovels, depending on the number of people who will be cutting first ground. All our ceremonial shovels are 42" tall with a 9.5" blade width, made of crafted wood and stainless steel, and can be customized with your Kansas company logo or name either on the blade, the stem, the handle, or all three! The ceremonial shovels have a D-style handle, and they range from the Standard Chromed shovel that has an all-wood handle, to the Deluxe Ceremonial Chrome shovel, the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial shovel, and the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold shovel, which have steel and wood handle. For colorful, less traditional groundbreaking events we have a selection of brightly colored groundbreaking shovels in red, blue, yellow, orange, pink, and teal with steel and wood handle, that can be beautifully matched with decorative ceremonial ribbon used in theme decoration, both of which - the color groundbreaking shovels and ceremonial ribbon, can be personalized with a logo, text, or message of your choice. If there will be children taking part in the sod-cutting event, CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of small sized groundbreaking kids shovels that are 26" tall with a 6" steel blade at the widest point. The groundbreaking kids shovels come in red, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, and teal and can also be customized with a logo and/or text. For a more traditional groundbreaking shovel, we have the Stainless Steel Long Handle. Groundbreaking accessories such as ceremonial shovel display stand, color matching hard hat and bow, and keepsake display cases are also available individually, or for certain models, as part of groundbreaking kits. The Basics Kit comes with shovel and hard hat, the Essentials Ceremonial Kit comes with the Standard steel polished groundbreaking shovel, hard hat, and display stand, the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kit comes with the Deluxe groundbreaking shovel, a gold or silver hard hat, and a display stand, or you can choose the Groundbreaking Standard shovel with hard hat and bow Kit - all customizable to best embellish your Kansas groundbreaking!

After the ceremony there are always people to thank and recognize. For this purpose we have an extensive collection of Plaques and Awards that feature groundbreaking shovels, key to the city, and other trophy style keepsakes such as the groundbreaking mini shovel and rock with a commemorative plaque desktop, or the mini golden shovel small keepsake shadow box. The ceremonial shovel can also be presented after use in a fancy wooden display case with golden latch top opening high visibility clear acrylic cover that can be mounted on a wall or displayed on a shelf or a mantle. This is an ideal gift for the company or business Owner, President, or similar VIP.

If you're looking for ceremonial sod-cutting tools that live up to the Kansan American ideals, shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the best selection of products at friendly prices that won't break the bank, attentive and knowledgeable customer service, and prompt and flawless shipping wherever you are in the Sunflower State and anywhere else in the world! Click here for a shipping quote.

CeremonialSupplies.com has all the products you need for a grand opening event, and Kansas is one of the most interesting states of the nation. If your company or business is flourishing and the time is right for your first grand opening in Kansas, we can help. Whether you are planning an elegant and intimate ribbon-cutting event in Cottonwood Falls or Abilene, or an extravagant red carpet grand opening in Wichita or Topeka, you'll find CeremonialSupplies.com is the best online store on the web for exceptional quality products that will make your ribbon-cutting ceremony as special and significant as you've dreamed it. First, here's a quick guide to help you choose the necessary items, and how to incorporate interesting Kansas facts into your grand opening ceremony!

Planning is 90% of the work, and you don't want to overlook anything. From invitations, publicity, and guest list to customized ceremonial ribbon and ribbon-cutting scissors, decorations and keepsakes - it all takes careful planning. Depending on the type of business you will be establishing in Kansas, there are many curious facts that will add a colorful insight to your invitations and theme. For example, quaint, Cawker City near Wakonda Lake is known for its gigantic, and still growing, ball of twine. A grand opening invitation with a program on recycled paper and twine is a beautiful way to introduce a craft-based business or company. Towns like Abilene, Dodge City, Ellsworth, Hays, and Wichita were rowdy frontier towns in the "wild west" days, invitations that resemble "Reward" posters with a creative and positive twist, keepsake goodie bags made of cloth with drawstring printed with a large $ dollar sign, and vintage miniature lapel keys, all make for great theme decorations reminiscent of Kansas frontier days and how far businesses and technology have come since then.

Kansas is rich with famous personalities that have made a solid mark in the country, and even the world, and before women's equal rights and empowerment was popular, Kansas was a groundbreaking state in these initiatives! In 1887 the first woman mayor in the United States was Susan Madora Salter, from Argonia; Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic was from Atchison; Hattie McDaniel was the first black woman to win an Academy Award, she played the unforgettable "Mammie" in the epic "Gone With The Wind," and Barton County is a Kansas county named after the famous Civil War nurse, Clara Barton. Many notable men also hail from Kansas, including President Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, born in Abilene; silent film comedic actor Buster Keaton, was from Piqua, Kansas; and three of the most famous lawmen of the wild west, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickock, and Bat Masterson at one time or another kept the peace in towns like Abilene, Dodge City, Ellsworth, Hays, and Wichita! These facts can inspire creative themes that can be incorporated in presentation and dedication speeches that will add a great touch to the presentations.

Notch it Up With Grand Opening Accessories!

When decorating a stage where introduction and dedication speeches will be made, grand opening accessories that can embellish the location are a balloon archway to create an entrance to the event and feathered flag displays on each side of the archway, with poles and ground spikes, and if you want to take it up a notch, include a red carpet and stanchions that will hold the ceremonial ribbon. At CeremonialSupplies.com we have a variety of items and grand opening accessories that are customizable, or pre-printed kits that are ready to go within a day's notice. Ideally, to get the most publicity for your event, you should customize everything. This means that all the photos and videos of the event will all have an imprint of the name of the business. Giant ribbon-cutting scissors, customized on the blades are an eye magnet and one of the most elegant ways to promote your grand opening. One of CeremonialSupplies.com most popular grand opening accessory, is the giant scissors display stand that holds the ceremonial scissors before and after the ribbon cutting so that everyone may pose next to it for a photo, after all, the ceremonial scissors are the stars of the event! Grand opening ribbon for customization is best in the extra wide size, especially if your business entrance is large. We carry ceremonial ribbon from 2" up to 12" and ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors such as the golden handle 10.5" size for traditional use, or 25" and 30" giant ceremonial scissors to really command attention! The handles of the scissors can be color matched with the ceremonial grand opening ribbon, and with the event carpet runner. Adding to the overall continuity effect, a step and repeat backdrop banner with logo and the name of the business will ensure that your business' grand opening will enjoy even more publicity when photos are circulated in local papers, or video of the event gets on the news!

CeremonialSupplies.com is known for our high quality products, our budget friendly prices, our friendly and knowledgeable customer service, and our prompt and flawless shipping wherever you are in the Sunflower State! Shop our site for grand opening products and grand opening accessories and don't forget to thank all the important VIPs and special guests! Everyone appreciates to be acknowledged, and for the special people who make special speeches and dedications, it's a customary gesture to present them with a keepsake or gift that commemorates the grand opening event. Our selection of awards and plaques include keepsake shadow boxes with a miniature key to the city that can be personalized with a logo and date or any other message, key to the city plaques in cherry wood and walnut that are piano finish polished for brilliance, lapel pins that can be included in a take-away souvenir goodie bag, and many other grand opening accessories that will give your event the distinction it deserves! A perfect keepsake for the Owner, CEO, or President of the company is the ceremonial scissors keepsake display case where the personalized or pre-printed scissors, and a clipping of the grand opening ribbon can be placed along with one or more photos of the event. This beautiful grand opening accessory can be kept on a mantle or hung on a wall and is a present reminder of how far your business has come! Remember the small details go a long way and the fun facts and features of the beautiful Sunflower State will inspire you with the best decorative choices for your Kansas Grand Opening event! Call us 1877-373-4273 for any questions or click here for a shipping quote.

Let CeremonialSupplies.com show you the benefits of groundbreaking accessories and gifts! Everyone knows groundbreaking shovels are the main attention-grabbers in a Groundbreaking Ceremony, and technically, they are all you need to conduct the event. At CeremonialSupplies.com we want to help you take your groundbreaking event to a higher level, and to get the most publicity possible for this momentous occasion in the life of a company, a business, or a brand, you have to accessorize! Groundbreaking accessories and gifts can take your event from simple to sublime and CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop shot on the web for customized groundbreaking shovels and all the necessary accessories. Everyone loves a commemorative event like a sod-cutting ceremony, and groundbreaking accessories such as display stands for the ceremonial shovel (or shovels), color-matching hard hats, customized ceremonial ribbon and bows, step and repeat banner, event carpet, stanchions, soil box or wheelbarrow, plaques and awards and keepsake display cases, all symbolize the prestige that a first cutting of ground deserves. After all, a groundbreaking is a great accomplishment and accessories and gifts can make it a truly shining opportunity for the company!

All the guests attending a special function like a first sod-cutting ceremony or a grand opening of a business feel they are attending an important event, and the way these ceremonies are organized confirm it in many ways, especially through photographs and videos. This is why groundbreaking accessories and gifts are important. The stars of the event, the groundbreaking shovels, are ideally placed in their own display stand for everyone to see and admire. Customizing the shovel blade with a company logo adds to the prestige of the event and creates residual promotional opportunities, especially if the event will be photographed and video recorded for the media, a website, blog, etc. The personalized groundbreaking shovel on its display stand should be dressed up for the occasion! This means attaching a color-matched bow to it, and topping the ceremonial shovel with a color-matched hard hat. For the best aesthetic results, the color chosen for the bow and the hard hat should match the logo. Now you've created a beautiful photo opportunity for your guests to stand by the ceremonial shovel display and have their picture taken, and with your customized shovel, the name of your company and the event will boldly stand out. If this is the set up you wish to have for the official photo of the event, you can add a standing backdrop step and repeat banner behind the groundbreaking shovel display and here again, the logo and the name of the company will be visible for even more publicity. If you want to go all out, you can add an event carpet either in crimson red - for that red carpet theme, or if your logo has bright colors like blue, green, purple, pink, think of including a color event carpet that will match the logo or the company name in the step and repeat banner, as well as the customized groundbreaking shovel with its bow and hard hat and you will have a stunning area for photographs and videos that will live on for a long time.

Accessories such as groundbreaking wheelbarrow, or a soil box are used when it's not convenient or possible to cut ground on the actual construction spot. The CeremonialSupplies.com wheelbarrow and soil box can be customized to feature the name and logo of the company and add even more ways to get the name of the event across for promotional use. If you're holding the groundbreaking ceremony on-site and still want to decorate and make the area comfortable for your guests, we offer event tents that are easy to set up and decorate with a variety of ribbon options. Within the tent it will be easy to set up the step and repeat backdrop banner with carpet for the official photo area, and the fully dressed ceremonial groundbreaking shovels on their display stand. For groundbreaking ceremony's dedication speeches and presentations, a portable podium that is easily customizable with a logo seal of your company or business is an absolute must and another way to get the name of the business on photos and videos. With well placed customized accessories you can achieve a tremendous publicity reach!

The final touch of a groundbreaking ceremony is when the business Owner, CEO, President, or similarly ranking official closes the ceremony by thanking the people for attending and especially, those who offered dedicatory speeches - the essence of every groundbreaking ceremony. CeremonialSupplies.com has a unique assortment of presentation plaques, trophies, and medal awards from which to choose the perfect thank you or acknowledgement gift, including crafted quality ceremonial key to the city plaques, miniature keepsake boxes with a golden shovel inside, and many other small and large tokens of gratitude. A nice gift for the Owner, the CEO, or the President of the company is the ceremonial groundbreaking shovel and hard hat display case. This elegant case can be customized to include 2 groundbreaking shovels, or 1 shovel and hard hat. This display also has a personalized commemorative plaque that can hold up to 10 lines of text or message. The complete groundbreaking shovel keepsake case can be mounted on a wall or placed on a mantel for display. Mini golden shovel lapel pins are a nice and generous keepsake gift that can be included in a press packet, or goodie bag for the attendees. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the best groundbreaking accessories and gifts for your sod-cutting ceremony and reap the benefits of high quality products at budget friendly prices, attentive and knowledgeable customer service and shipping wherever you are in the world! For more information and shipping quote call 877-373-4273 or Click here.

Everyone loves a grand opening and at CeremonialSupplies.com you've come to the best place on the internet for all the trimmings. Alabama is a beautiful state that has made its mark with impressive "firsts" and following this outstanding Alabama tradition, ceremonial grand opening scissors display cases are a must in the Yellowhammer State when a grand opening is celebrated. Did you know that in 1703 Mobile held the first "official" Mardi Gras celebration in the New World? Pretty sure they might have opened with some sort of grand opening ceremony but alas, there isn't too much information about it that has survived three hundred years! In 1836 Christmas was celebrated in a huge way in Alabama. It was the first state to declare it a legal holiday! Although ribbons were certainly a featured staple in the celebration, ceremonial grand opening scissors were not necessary for this festive occasion. However fifty-years later on April 15, 1886 Montgomery introduced the world's first citywide electric trolley system, called the Lightning Route, and its grand opening, as well as its retirement ceremony involved ceremonial scissors. With CeremonialSupplies.com selection of beautiful display cases for grand opening scissors, a snippet of ribbon, and photos, these momentous events can be displayed and protected for posterity. Don't let your special grand opening celebration take place without shopping CeremonialSupplies.com for top quality ribbon-cutting products at budget friendly prices. Grand opening ceremonies are important landmarks in the life of a company or a business, and in Alabama's noble tradition of innovative firsts, new endeavors should contribute to the state's notable recognitions. Here are some ideas for your grand opening event in the Yellowhammer State:

Grand Opening Celebrations and Alabama's Tradition of Innovative Firsts

It is said that places, just like people, have energy and abundance of all that is necessary for success - it's just up to us to tap into it and flow with its current. Grand opening ceremonies are a fun way to introduce a business to the community and market a product or service, but a grand opening also stems from ancient rituals and today, the remnants of these old rites are embedded in the modern grand opening. Opening a business, a building, a structure, or any other project is the culmination of diligent work and dedication, and hopefully planning and organization. The purpose of a grand opening in essence, is a giving and receiving with the immediate environment, for the proposition of future growth, development, sustainability, and longevity. Based on the intention that if you believe in something you will reap its rewards, a grand opening sets the perfect stage for a positive beginning, and in Alabama, from Huntsville, where Saturn V, the rocket that sent the first Americans to the moon was designed and built at Marshall Space Flight Center, to Birmingham, Montgomery, and Halleyville - where the first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968 - the energy of successful firsts in Alabama overflows. Use it to your benefit and have every item carefully selected, displayed, used, and stored. The effort and intention that you put into each phase will pay off.

The ceremonial grand opening scissors are the stars of a grand opening celebration and as stars, we give them a stature of grandeur. Our ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors range from our golden handle stainless steel 10.5" scissors, to our giant ceremonial scissors that are 25" or 30" long (that's over 2 feet tall!) and come in a variety of handle colors to match the ceremonial ribbon. The standard color for grand opening ribbons is red, although you have many other choices. Red represents power, distinction, luxury, and wealth. (For more information on the significance and use of color click here.) The combination of red with gold is more than just attractive and pleasing for photos and videos, it also represents classic, elegant tradition - something that Alabama is filled with. A customized 30" ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors with red handle and customized gold blades, and an extra wide red ribbon 6" to 10" with gold lettering, held by two classic gold stanchions and red bows on each end are products stunning enough to command a grand opening with nothing else. But anyone who goes this far and doesn't take it to the next level is misusing a great opportunity.

Everyone loves an event! Most people like to dress up and be seen. A grand opening is one of these events. The giant ceremonial scissors, while not being used, should be on display for all to see, especially if you've gone the extra step to customize the blades with the name of the event or any other message. We have two styles of ceremonial scissors stands; the Deluxe Chrome Ceremonial Scissors Display Stand, and the standard Ribbon Cutting Scssors Stand. The stands are meant to hold the ceremonial scissors, and for marketing purposes, the ribbon-cutting scissors on their stand are a perfect spot for official photographs. To dress up the area, a step and repeat backdrop will serve beautifully. CeremonialSupplies.com has available a backdrop vinyl banner in 4' x 4' that would work splendidly for a ceremonial scissors backdrop. For a more lavish and grand event, the 8' x 8' sized banner, with a red carpet will give you the type of photographs and videos as if your guests were celebrities at the Oscars! Other optional size red carpet backdrop banners of 8 x 10 and 8 x 12 are also available.

After the excitement of the grand opening event, the photos and videos will play a big role in marketing, especially if there was media coverage. But to make a truly lasting impression, a fine crafted display case to hold the grand opening keepsakes will be the ultimate touch. The ceremonial display case can hold the ribbon-cutting scissor, a portion of the ceremonial ribbon, and will also have room for a special photo to be displayed. The display case for the ceremonial items can be kept in a curio table or cabinet, or it can be hung on a wall. Either way it is a great way to remember the occasion, display the items, and protect them for posterity. These may be items worth keeping and remembering three hundred years from now!

Our ceremonial scissors display cases are constructed of high quality solid wood in cherry or walnut finish, with a hinged, beveled wood frame glass cover top and secure brass latch closure. The choice is yours, from the style and color of the ribbon-cutting scissors, to the width and printing of the grand opening ribbon, and the ideal ceremonial scissors display case, we have different options and all will be perfect for your grand opening event in traditional Alabama. Our products and kits have been selected for every phase of your planning and budget. We have ready-printed grand opening ribbons and customized scissors that are ready to go, as well as grand opening kits that include stanchions and bows, and a full suite red carpet with balloons! Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for ceremonial ribbons and ribbon-cutting scissors in a variety of matching color combinations, display stands, stanchions, step and repeat banners, red carpet and more, you can count on our top quality products, our budget friendly prices, our attentive customer service, and our flawless shipping wherever you are in the Yellowhammer state! Click here for shipping quote or call us if you have any questions 877-373-4273.

CeremonialSupplies.com has a prestigious selection of ceremonial keys. The honor of receiving a Key to the City is a variation of the Freedom of the City tradition that goes back to the middle ages, and perhaps even older, making the presentation of a Key to the City, an illustrious gift for the recipient. The origin of this tradition goes back to the times when cities had walls to protect the inhabitants and the belongings of a city from assaults by invaders, as well as keeping others within the confines of the city. These walled cities had gates that were open and guarded during the day, and were closed and locked at night. In those ancient times, trusted ambassadors or high functioning officials of the city's ruling government may have very well been conferred the trust of holding keys to the gate of the city, however the honor title itself, the Freedom of the City, was gifted with an ornately engraved box and represented the trust of the residents for the recipient to have the freedom to come and go at any time. Today, the symbolism behind a ceremonial key to the city award represents welcome and trust bestowed upon the receiver. CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of ceremonial keys, including Key to the City award plaques that are elegant and worthy of the symbolism attached to this recognition. True to our name, we are the best one-stop online shop for crafted quality ceremonial products at budget friendly prices, and the Key to the City awards in our selection of ceremonial keys run from the Golden Key to the City, an 8" long ceremonial brass key with a golden finish with room for a printed seal of the city or a corporate logo on the bow of the key, to the Crystal Key Person Award, a 61/2" stone resin key that can be personalized with up to 2 lines of engraved text and logo, and a variety of Key to the City award plaques to choose from.

The Freedom of the City award was presented to esteemed residents of a community or town, or to dignitaries and other important persons who visited a city. This act stemmed from a medieval practice of granting freedom from serfdom to respected citizens, and which entitled the bearer to civil privileges. The presenting of Keys of the City was born from this honorary award. Historically, the origin of the ceremonial ritual of presenting someone with the keys of the city goes back to the 17th century and a print of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand, the son of the King of Spain and Portugal. He became Archbishop of Toledo, and later was made a Cardinal. There is a print from 1635 created after a painting by Antoon van den Heruvel, that depicts a scene of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand receiving the Keys of the City from the Virgin of Ghent. During the 17th century it was customary for painters to document triumphant and joyous entries into cities. A previous instance where keys to the city is featured, is located today in Rome's Sistine Chapel mural sized fresco painted by Pietro Perugino from 1480 - 1482 titled "Delivery of the Keys" or, "Christ Giving the Keys to St. Peter" and depicts an allegorical scene of mystical depth. In 1702 there also appears to have been a historical occasion when the New York Mayor, Philip French, awarded the Freedom of the City to Viscount Edward Cornbury, an English aristocrat and politician who at the time, had been appointed under Queen Anne as Governor of New York and New Jersey. He arrived in New York on May 3, 1702 and received the Key to the City award.

Today the prestige of receiving a Key to the City award has the same honorable intention as it did in the past when symbolism was an appreciated part of a ceremony. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the perfect Key to the City award plaque on cherry wood and walnut finishes, that can be customized with a commemorative plate and a city seal. There's always someone in an organization, be it a local or national government official, a retiring chief, and others who have contributed as "key" people in development, growth, and prosperity. These important members of society deserve an award that is as honorable as the Key to the City, and at CeremonialSupplies.com we have the finest, hand crafted examples at prices you will love, and fast and efficient shipping wherever you are in the world. Have a question? Click here or call 877-373-4273 and speak with our attentive and knowledgeable Customer Service.

A grand opening is an important event for any business. It's the best opportunity to make a statement in your community and promote your store, your products, or your services. How to effectively use banners for a ceremonial grand opening event? Grand opening banners are a strong visual impact that gets you as much attention as possible, and will pay off in big ways. For this, grand opening banners, especially customized banners of various sizes appropriate for your business are the number one, most essential items for a grand opening event! Not only do they shout out the name of your business, but you can also create banners with a message that will encourage sales, or some other interaction that can lead to sales. CeremonialSupplies.com is the best one-stop shop on the web to get customized grand opening banners of different sizes, made from high quality 13 oz, matte vinyl with 1000 by 1000 denier that make these banners light to handle, and durable. Waterproof and fade-resistant, these banners can be used outdoors for long periods of time, as well as indoors to decorate the business during the first opening weeks.

It is a proven marketing fact that people are visual beings and our eyes function in a certain way and respond to color impulses. For example, eyes will pick up the color yellow first. This is the reason why road warning signs are in yellow. Many sales signs are yellow with red lettering, especially "Final Clearance," and "Going Out of Business" signs because these colors communicate "urgency." For grand openings, we see the color red used predominantly. Red is a color that demands attention. With CeremonialSupplies.com wide assortment of pre-printed "grand opening" banners, and extra-wide banner-size silk ribbons, and customizable vinyl banners, you can create a combination kit for your grand opening event that will help you draw eyeballs to your location, and then to specific areas inside your business.

Effective Use of Banners For A Grand Opening Event

The grand opening day is here. You've spent the previous month in final preparations for the grand opening event of your shop or business by sending out invitations to local government officials, local medial, business partners, friends, family, and you have advertised your business on the radio during morning and afternoon rush hour traffic, as well as taken space in at least three (3) local papers that target the general public. The store's supplies and goods started to arrive a month ago, and you completed the hiring and training process during this time. For the front of the store you have set up a horizontal banner, boldly customized with the announcement "Books Galore Grand Opening" and you will want this banner to be waterproof and fade proof because it's going to hang outside, over the entrance. The 5' x 2' grand opening banner is perfect to go over the entryway, and in order to use the additional front wall space to each side of the doorway, the same size banner printed vertically will perfectly frame the location outside. Pick the best color combination you want, whether you want the maximum impact of red on yellow, white on red, or whether you want to introduce your logo and company colors, this decision is a personal choice.

Inside the store you want to draw people to certain areas and for this, you can use smaller sized vinyl banners, or a spool of customized banner-size extra wide ribbons of 12" (1 foot) by 25 yards. These personalized printed ribbons can be customized with the name of your business, in this case "Books Galore" and can include a logo if there is one, and other additional text you want such as "Grand Opening Sale" and have the design repeated over the 25 yards. This way you cut and choose the length that best suits your needs. One single spool may be able to yield up to 75 - 1' wide signs, 50 - 1.5' wide signs, or 25 - 3' wide signs. The choice is yours, CeremonialSupplies.com just gives you the flexibility.

An important part of your grand opening will be the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the dedication and the speeches by VIPs and people closely related to the business. For this, CeremonialSupplies.com has several choices of ribbons, including a pre-printed ribbon with the words "Grand Opening" repeated throughout the length of the ribbon. This is recommended as a quick, grab-and-go solution, as are our ready to go grand opening kits that include the Essentials, the Stage kit, and the Full Suite, ready to go kit. If you will have news coverage at your grand opening event, it would be to your benefit to have the name of the business printed and visible on a personalized ceremonial ribbon, and have this ribbon be between 6" to 8" wide. This way, the name of the business will be seen on the outdoor, main grand opening banner, on the vertical banners, and on the ceremonial ribbon. The number of impressions count because they stay in the audience's 'top of mind' awareness. The best way to hold the ceremonial ribbon on each end is with stanchions. This eliminates droopy or awkward positions of the ceremonial ribbon when it's held by two or more people. With the stanchions the ribbon can be held straight and taut to make the actual cutting of the ribbon smooth and easy. You can decorate the point where the ribbon is attached to the stanchion (this can be done with tape, grommet, or a protruding half "T" cut at each ribbon end to simply tie to the stanchion) with a beautiful, color-coordinated giant bow, or large pull bow.

A grand opening ceremony is complete when the star of the event, the ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissor takes center stage, and, it does this several ways. Before the actual ribbon-cutting, the scissor should be on display for everyone to see, photograph, and take selfies. After all, it isn't just any scissor that is used for a grand opening. It's a scissor that will be a memento of the occasion and kept for posterity. CeremonialSupplies.com has the best selection of giant, grand opening scissors with colorful scissor handles to match the ceremonial ribbon. Our ribbon-cutting scissors come in 25" or 30" sizes, with silver or golden blades to choose from, and yes, they are sharp and in fact do cut ribbon! The blades can be customized with the name of the business, or you can choose from 2 pre-printed texts that read: "Grand Opening" or "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony." The ceremonial scissor is a beautiful prop that should be used for promotional purposes. This is the reason why they are gigantic! Before and after the actual ribbon cutting, the ceremonial scissor should be displayed, and here's your opportunity to expand of promotional opportunities.

Every event should have official photographs. The staging of an official photo area is easy to put together with the use of a few ceremonial supplies such as a backdrop, a red carpet, and a display stand for the ribbon-cutting scissor. CeremonialSupplies.com offers vinyl step and repeat banners of 4' x 4' or, 8' x 8' (for more information on what "step and repeat" means click here.) These banners have grommets for easy hanging, or can be used with banner or backdrop poles. The design of a step and repeat backdrop banner includes one or more logos, printed throughout the banner so that no matter from what angle a photograph is taken, at least one or more logos will be visible, and will appear on the photograph. This is done for name recognition and publicity. In front of the banner, the ceremonial scissor can be displayed on a stand specifically designed to hold giant ribbon-cutting scissors. This is a great spot for all the guests to take their official photo, and for the guests that will be addressing an audience to stand and speak in front. The best place to have this set up is outside, right next to the main entrance. A red carpet (or other color carpet for event decor combination) can be placed in front of the step and repeat banner for a true red carpet event photo!

A grand opening ceremony is an important step for your business. It represents a great accomplishment, and it is also the best shot you will have to make a big impression in your community. Use it wisely and shop CeremonialSupplies.com for high-quality products and supplies used in grand openings and groundbreakings, all at wallet friendly prices, and shipped promptly and efficiently to wherever you are in the world. Click here for shipping quote, or call our attentive and knowledgeable customer service 877-373-4273 and have a truly Grand Opening!

The groundbreaking construction keepsake trophy: gift with many uses! That's what CeremonialSupplies.com desktop trophy of a golden mini shovel resting on simulation marble rock next to a mini hat is. When you want  the perfect groundbreaking ceremony gift for the person representing the construction company, the developer, engineer, or architect, this is a gift that can serve the right purpose for all contributing professionals. It's a great construction keepsake for all VIP guests. Designed for displaying on a desktop, a mantle piece, or shelf, this display comes with a customizable brass plate that can hold a logo and commemorative text, a name, or it can be personalized with your own message. Always a great groundbreaking keepsake of a momentous occasion. The groundbreaking construction trophy with miniature golden shovel, hard hat, and rock is one of many awards and trophies offered by CeremonialSupplies.com, all crafted high-quality at wallet friendly prices! 

A groundbreaking is a landmark accomplishment in the life of a company, a business, or even an individual constructing their own home! It's always a celebratory event and whether it's a small group of family and friends, or a large entourage that includes local, national, or international governing officials and high-profile personalities, a gift souvenir of the occasion is a cherished gesture that everyone will be honored to have. This mini shovel with hard hat and rock desktop construction keepsake is a way to thank the people directly involved with a construction project and something the recipient will be happy to display on his or her desk as a memento of the occasion. Everyone who works diligently and contributes to the success of a construction endeavor or a building projects likes to be recognized for their efforts and contribution. This desk set is a beautiful way to acknowledge the effort put forth by individuals that help build a successful construction project. This construction trophy can also be kept on a mantle, a shelf, or a curio cabinet where other recognitions are kept and displayed.

CeremonialSupplies.com has an extensive selection of awards and plaques from where you can choose this mini shovel with hard hat and rock trophy, or other recognition awards or plaques that serve to honor and acknowledge those who go the extra mile and make the difference. From construction and groundbreaking related awards and recognition plaques, to keys to the city, medals, and lapel pins you will find the perfect recognition award in our wide selection. Shop CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop online shop for all your groundbreaking and grand opening celebration needs! You will love the quality of our products, our attentive and knowledgeable customer service, our budget friendly prices, and our prompt and efficient shipping to wherever you are in the world! Click here for ordering and shipping questions.