RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES MAY BE HELD FOR THE FOLLOWING OCCASIONS: 

• Welcoming a New Business to the City of Hawthorn (can be held up to 6 months after opening)
• Celebrating a major renovation or remodel
• Breaking ground on a new development
• Business anniversary or re-opening

The City’s role in the process:

• Arrange for the Mayor and City Officials to appear
• Provide scissors and ribbon for the ceremony
• Take pictures and video which will be posted on the City’s social media and cable channels
• Send a press release to media (no guarantee of coverage)

Your role in the process:

• Inviting friends, family, customers, etc
• Designating a representative in advance to give remarks at the ribbon cutting
• Providing tours at the event
• Placing businesses cards and/or brochures around common areas
• Serving light snacks and/or beverages (optional)

Please note: Ribbon Cuttings are scheduled no less than a month ahead of the approved date.

• Ribbon Cutting Online Form