H O U S E ROME FLOYD CHAMBER OPEN Tips & Guidelines
Tips
Have a Guest List! Invite your own guests. Include family members, close friends, staff members, and VIP customers to ensure a great crowd.
Spread the Word! Share this event on social media, your website, etc.
Provide Light Appetizers and Drinks! This demonstrates the hospitality of your business.
Get them to Come Back! Hand out coupons, business cards, or flyers about an upcoming event that are at a later time and date.
Provide Music/Entertainment! Music can impact the mood of the event and make people feel more comfortable.
Decorate! Decorations do not have to be over the top, but create a banner or utilize decorations to make your open house unique and memorable.
Have a Guest List! Invite your own guests. Include family members, close friends, staff members, and VIP customers to ensure a great crowd. Spread the Word! Share this event on social media, your website, etc.
Provide Light Appetizers and Drinks! This demonstrates the hospitality of your business. Get them to Come Back! Hand out coupons, business cards, or flyers about an upcoming event that are at a later time and date.
Provide Music/Entertainment! Music can impact the mood of the event and make people feel more comfortable.
Decorate! Decorations do not have to be over the top, but create a banner or utilize decorations to make your open house unique and memorable.
WhattheChamberdoesfor yourOpenHouse
Lists your event on the Rome Floyd Chamber’s events calendar page on our website, creates Facebook event, Facebook posts, Instagram posts , and includes it in weekly newsletters leading up to the event.
Sends a special invitation to our Ambassadors, Chamber Board of Directors, and membership.
Photos from Open House will be shared on social media.
We will send photos to the newspaper, but there is no guarantee that it will be published.
TIMELINE OF THE EVENT
An Open House typically lasts around one hour.
0:00 to 0:30- Meet & Greet/Tour of Facility— A time to welcome guests, meet new people, and show off your facility
0:30 to 0:35- Opening Remarks—President of the Rome Floyd Chamber, Pam Powers-Smith, or a Chamber representative will speak 0:35 to 0:45- Remarks from Business–The Business Owner will have the opportunity to say something about their business or thank others 0:45 to 1:00- Giveaways/Networking/Closing- This is a chance for your business to offer any giveaways and allow for extra networking time before the event ends
This is a template, but adjustments may be made.
Guidelines
All Open House applications must be received at least two weeks prior to the date of the event for marketing purposes.
Open Houses can be hosted: Tuesday - Friday between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Date and time is subject to Chamber approval.
All cancellations must be received no later than ten days prior to the event.
Light food and drink are required for an Open House. If you outsource the food and drink, the company providing must be a chamber member. We can provide a list.
Alcohol is also allowed at an Open House.