Located northeast of Manhattan, The Bronx is one of the 5 NYC boroughs, and one poised for a construction boom this year. Of the 7 major developments coming to NYC's outer boroughs, 2 are in The Bronx, and CeremonialSupplies.com is here to share the basics for organizing a spectacular groundbreaking as shovels in The Bronx dig for new heights!
Starting with the Mott Haven neighborhood in the South Bronx, developer Brookfield has begun work on a huge mixed-use construction project that includes 1,300 housing units. Brookfield paid $165M to acquire the land and this purchase is considered a game changer for the housing market in The Bronx. The company expects to build seven new towers on the waterfront, which will include commercial space in addition to the residential units. The other major construction project in The Bronx is 'The Peninsula,' that will contribute 740 affordable housing units of which Phase I has already begun for 183 low-income homes. The Peninsula will be going up on the abandoned site of the Spofford Juvenile Detention Center after the prison was demolished earlier this year. The Hunts Point project is being developed by Gilbane Development Co., The Hudson Cos., and MHANY Management, Inc to the tune of $125.5M. We think the construction developments in The Bronx, and New York in general, accounts for CeremonialSupplies.com increased shipments of groundbreaking shovels to the Empire State, and we thought we'd share a brief rundown of the basics for putting together an unforgettable groundbreaking event:
The Bronx is a Busy Borough - Pick the Perfect Day for a Groundbreaking Event
A groundbreaking ceremony is a big day! It represents the results of effort and dedication and it's an important landmark in the life of a business and you'll want to remember this milestone with a successful event. Even though the Bronx is a busy Borough the perfect day for a groundbreaking event is the one you pick! There is no wrong day, or right day, however, there can be conflicting days. This is why we recommend you review your city or county's event calendar and make sure your sod-cutting ceremony won't be lost in the midst of festivals, conferences, and other town functions. When choosing the day for a groundbreaking event be aware of other activities taking place around town. Sod-cutting ceremonies are architectural rituals rooted in ancient religious practices meant to assure a fortunate and prosperous construction, (Click here for a brief history of Groundbreaking Ceremonies) and although human sacrifices are no longer used (or legally allowed!), there are other ritualistic elements that are still related to the belief of "sacred space" or sacred architecture. Numerology plays a big role. Especially when it's time to pick the perfect day for a groundbreaking event! This is the moment to review personal days such as birthday, wedding, and other significant milestones.
Advertising and Promoting Your Groundbreaking Event
Creating a guest list is the most important thing you need to do during the planning stage, and CeremonialSupplies.com can guide you through everything! The list should include all the people you want to attend, including local and national media (depending on the scope of the groundbreaking event), dignitaries, city council, mayor, and other local and national government officials, as well as any celebrities that are in town, or live in The Bronx. Send out actual invitations, and use the reach of social media through platforms like Instagram, Facebook Eventbrite, Meetup, and other online forums to enhance diffusion. Contact magazines and newspapers that circulate in The Bronx, like The New York Times, the New York Post, Bronx Beat, Bronx News, Brooklyn Eagle, Queens Tribune, Queens Chronicle, Staten Island Advance, Metro New York and a combination of others! Communicate and promote your event! When sending out invitations, include a program agenda that lists special guests, speakers, and all other information relevant to the groundbreaking ceremony. Invitations should also say who is the host of the groundbreaking, mention any partners, developers and everyone involved in the project. Local or national government officials should be invited to speak. Usually if they can attend they will, or they send a representative in their place. Inviting local government officials is like honey for the press, so it would be a good idea to have press packets available. And don't forget - it's customary to present recognition awards or plaques to the local officials and dignitaries that will speak at the event. Visit CeremonialSupplies.com AWARDS category to shop for commemorative plaques, trophies, ceremonial key to the city, and other presentation award plaques.
Getting All Your Ceremonial Supplies On Time!
Getting all your ceremonial supplies on time will not only save you money, it will help you avoid undue stress. Ordering early allows you time to review your order and make sure it is what you wanted. CeremonialSupplies.com, the best online shop on the internet for crafted quality ceremonial products at budget friendly prices, has all the products you need for a top notch groundbreaking ceremony, starting with the stars of the show - the ceremonial groundbreaking shovels!
Choosing the Right Ceremonial Groundbreaking Shovel
Choosing the right ceremonial groundbreaking shovel just takes careful consideration of 2 things: image and budget. CeremonialSupplies.com is proud to carry a selection of the highest quality groundbreaking shovels, all at friendly price points. CeremonialSupplies.com is the best online store for crafted quality, full-size (42" H x 9.5" W) groundbreaking ceremonial shovels, made with stainless steel blade and socket, and hardwood stem. With the exception of the traditional long-stem shovel, all our groundbreaking shovels have the ceremonial D-style handle specific for groundbreaking ceremonies. Our Standard Chromed Stainless Steel Groundbreaking Shovel has a polished steel blade and socket with hardwood stem and handle. It is different from our Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome Shovel because its blade is high polish steel, and the Deluxe shovel is polished chrome, with a polished chrome handle. Both are visually elegant and luxurious, but the Deluxe Ceremonial Groundbreaking Chrome shovel requires more intensive polishing labor, including its polished metal and wood handle. For some real attention grabbers CeremonialSupplies.com has the Groundbreaking VIP Mirror Chrome Ceremonial Shovel, which just as the name says, features a shiny, mirror polished chrome blade, socket and handle that are highly reflective. Our top of the line ceremonial shovel is the VIP Ceremonial Groundbreaking Mirror Gold Shovel which is brass plated stainless steel, highly polished for a bright, golden, mirror-reflective blade, socket and handle - also with wood. CeremonialSupplies.com offers customization on all our shovels - yes, including the color and the mini-shovels! You can personalize your groundbreaking shovel with logo or text on the stem, the handle, the blade, or all three! An additional convenience offered by CeremonialSupplies.com is the availability of ready-to-go groundbreaking kits! These kits offer a variety of elements like the hard hat, a dress bow, or a ceremonial shovel display stand. A fully dressed staging of the groundbreaking shovels is a must for any respectable company, as this provides a photo-op for all the attendees. A groundbreaking shovel display stand is used to display the fully dressed shovel (or shovels - depending on the number of people participating in the actual sod-cutting) before the ceremony, and after it has been used. After the event, the owner, CEO, or similar ranking company VIP can be presented with the ceremonial shovel he or she used, nicely displayed and protected inside an elegant Groundbreaking Shovel and Keepsake Display Case.
Colorful Shovels For a Fun Groundbreaking Ceremony
Color brightens everything and CeremonialSupplies.com range of color shovels for groundbreakings come in full-size and miniature size to brighten the stage! Whether for fun, or to enhance corporate branding (such as a Netflix "red" shovel blade, Spotify "green" blade or lyft "fuchsia" color blades) the use of a brand or company color on all, or some of the groundbreaking shovels adds a recognizable dimension to the photos and videos. In addition to the full size colorful ceremonial shovels CeremonialSupplies.com also offers miniature size (26" H x 6" W) color groundbreaking kids shovels. Both the full size and miniature size groundbreaking shovels come in these colors: red, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and teal, and yes, the miniature shovels are customizable too!
Whether you live in The Bronx, or in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, or anywhere else in the world, shop CeremonialSupplies.com for the best quality groundbreaking shovels, hard hats, shovel display stands, display cases and many more ceremonial products! Our prices are unbeatable, our customer service is knowledgeable and friendly, and we got your back anywhere you are in the world you are organizing a groundbreaking ceremony! Click here for a shipping quote.