The construction surge in Nevada is unstoppable, and with it the demand for groundbreaking tools. From groundbreaking shovels to hard hats: organizing a sod-cutting ceremony in the Silver State like an expert, even if it's your first time, is pretty easy.
In January 2018 Apple broke ground on its Reno Data Center. This $10 billion project, essential for things like iMessages, FaceTime video calls, photos, and to ask Siri silly questions created over 20K construction jobs. Seven months later, in August 2018, when Apple became the first publicly traded company in the world to be valued at $1 Trillion, Nevada's construction boom hit the jackpot! Places like Sun City, Sparks, Carson City, Fernley, and Hawthorne, to name a few in the surrounding Reno, Nevada area are poised for a population boom in 2019. Groundbreaking ceremonies in Nevada as a whole have spiked considerably. From parks, to college buildings and a domed stadium in Las Vegas (granted, the latter used bulldozers for theirs) first sod-cutting events are on the rise in Nevada. Here's the skinny on how to choose groundbreaking shovels, incorporate other groundbreaking supplies and items in the decor of your event, and how to involve the media to help promote it.
Groundbreaking Shovels Take Center Stage
The ceremonial groundbreaking shovel, or shovels - depending how many VIPs are taking part in the cutting of ground, are the stars of the event. There's no need to break the casino when choosing a good sod-cutting shovel for your event in Nevada. The most important detail is the length of the handle, and its strength. A tall person will look awkward bent over a standard groundbreaking shovel, and you will want the wood of the handle to be sturdy, even in the hands of an enthusiastic person ready to dig through carbyne! These details are important and Ceremonialsupplies.com has a varied selection of groundbreaking shovels that fit your needs.
First ground cutting events tend to be either simple, with just a handful of people and a photographer or, as sophisticated as Vega's "O" by Cirque du Soleil. We recommend middle ground. This is a memorable occasion and dressing up the tools that will be used will serve several purposes at the same time. For example, before and after the actual sod-cutting, the groundbreaking shovels can be adorned with large ribbons and hard hats and placed on individual stands. This is not just a way to hold the groundbreaking shovels when not in use, but with colorful hard hats and bows, they become a decorative theme display that provides extended promotional exposure in photos and videos.
Using Red (or other color) Carpet and Step and Repeat Banner
Have your honorees and guests walk the red carpet as they arrive. The carpet runner, with a backdrop banner featuring the company logo adds glamour to the event and is perfect to maintain a steady flow of guests without congesting the path to the food, the bar, or to shake hands with the principals. Stanchions and rope around this section tend to cause people to gather and watch others arrive. This is good for photos where you want to show groups of people in attendance.
The Media Can Be Your Friend For A Groundbreaking Ceremony
In the early stage of planning you should prepare a media list. These are publications and journalists you want to draw to your event. Preparing a well written and targeted press release that makes your event newsworthy will get their attention and participation. The Silver State has a number of daily publications such as the Nevada Daily, Reno Gazette Journal, Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada Appeal, and others. Representatives of the media are usually given special gifts or keepsakes of the occasion. These can be a small lapel pin of a groundbreaking shovel, or any other similar treat. Nevada is also called the "Sagebrush State" because of the wild growth of this shrub. A gift of a small wrapped smudge of sage is a quaint favor for guests.
Ceremonialsupplies.com ships everywhere in Nevada, from small, developing towns like Sun City, Sparks, Fernley, and Hawthorne, to larger cities like Reno, Carson City, and Las Vegas. We're here to provide a one-stop shop for your ceremonial items, from groundbreaking shovels to hard hats and ribbons! Choose what you want and we will get it to you promptly and efficiently.