Schedule Events
Business After Hours
The primary purpose of a Business After Hours event is to promote the host business’s product and/or services. Any, and all, promotional materials should be displayed at a Business After Hours event. The agenda of a Business After Hours varies, based on the expectations of the host business. Some have an open house atmosphere, while others prefer a more structured agenda including time to present information to the guests and guided tours.
To schedule a Business After Hours event, call (308) 382-9210.
Basics of Business After Hours events:
- The location of the event is determined by the sponsor and the Chamber
- The time of the event is typically on a Thursday from 4:30– 6:30 p.m.
- Business After Hours events are free for Chamber members to attend
- Attendance varies, but the average is 40-100 people
- Sponsorship fee of $500 (if more than one business is sponsoring, the fee is $300 each)
We will:
- Promote and advertise the event to partners, including an announcement newsletters, in a free broadcast email, on the website (www.grandisland.org), and on social media.
- Create name badges for guests.
- Handle all guest registration.
- Provide volunteers to work at the registration table.
- Publish a photo of the event in the next newsletter and on social media.
- Provide photos from the event to use in your company and staff promotions.
The sponsor will:
- Provide their color logo
- Provide a count of employees attending the event
- Provide the food and refreshments
Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon cuttings are held for new businesses, remodeling and construction projects, new building sites, new product, service line, a change in leadership, or any time a member wants to celebrate something with their business. Ribbon Cuttings can be held at your place of business or another designated location.
To schedule a ribbon cutting, please call (308) 382-9210.
The Chamber will:
- Invite the Connector group to your ribbon cutting.
- Promote your event in the weekly newsletters and social media leading up to your event.
- Provide the ribbon and ceremony scissors for the Ribbon Cutting, as well as take photos of the event.
- Publish your ribbon cutting photo in the next newsletter, on social media.
The Business will receive:
- The opportunity to meet our Connectors and tell them about your business.
- Free marketing of event on social platforms.
- Photos from the event.