ESCANABA — For businesses or organizations that may be new, or moving to a new location in Delta County, getting the public acquainted with the location and products or services offered, is a primary goal. The news media, of course, and various forms of advertising will play a vital role in helping to accomplish this.

The Chamber of Commerce believes that some type of official opening such as an open house or ribbon-cutting ceremony serves the two-fold purpose of introducing our members to the community and helping to build good will and understanding among the public.

The Chamber works to assure that these events are a success. The main idea is to attract people to the place of business and then to keep them interested and entertained while there. There is no charge for the Chamber’s involvement – it’s a value-added benefit of being a member.

The traditional ribbon-cutting event is very popular and is an important part of an overall marketing and advertising plan. This continues to be a great way to kick-off a grand opening of a business. It offers an opportunity to meet the key leaders in the community and get acquainted with neighbors and fellow Chamber members. The Chamber and Ambassadors of Delta County will provide a photographer, first-dollar certificate, ribbon, scissors and smiling faces!

The Chamber is excited to take part in the following upcoming ribbon cutting/open house celebrations:

Pregnancy Services of Delta County will hold an open house on Tuesday, April 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. at their new location at 2501 1st Ave. No., Escanaba (former U.P. State Credit Union building). Pregnancy Services of Delta County are excited to invite the community to see the new location offering four times the space of their previous location which will greatly improve our ability to serve,”

Highline will hold a grand opening of their new retail space located at 1300 Ludington Street, Escanaba from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, April 27. The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy food & drinks, prize drawings and celebrate the blazing fast service throughout the City of Escanaba. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Paula.jordan@highlinefast.com

Sullivan’s Health and Fitness Solutions will celebrate their new location at 1605 Sheridan Road, Escanaba with an open house on Saturday, April 29th from 10am-12pm with a ribbon cutting at 10:30am. Sullivan’s Fitness offers personal training, group exercise classes, and gym memberships which creates life changing experiences through fitness while empowering customers with the confidence, education, and ability to achieve all your health and fitness goals.

For more information on participating in an upcoming celebration or to schedule your own ribbon cutting, contact the Chamber at 906-786-2192.

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Sheila Krueger is associate director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce