While the City of West Allis works hard to accommodate the scheduling preferences of businesses, we must also consider the availability of staff and City officials to ensure a successful event. For this reason, we only guarantee City participation in ribbon cutting ceremonies with a minimum two-week notice and our expressed prior confirmation of the date. Ideally, it is best to work with the City before selecting your date.

The ceremony itself runs anywhere from 15-20 minutes. After the ribbon is cut and pictures are taken, welcoming remarks are given by the Mayor or his designee followed by an opportunity for a representative of the business to speak. The City does not require RSVPs to attend ribbon cuttings. Attendance at ribbon-cutting ceremonies varies depending on the time and date selected and how much promotion is done on behalf of the business.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies Are Typically Held For: 

• Welcoming a new business to the City of West Allis (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

To make your ceremony a success, the City will:

• Arrange for Mayor Devine and City Officials to appear

• Provide scissors and ribbon for the ceremony

To make your ceremony a success, you might consider:

• Inviting friends, family, customers, etc.

• Designating a representative in advance to give remarks at the ribbon-cutting

• Providing tours at the event

• Placing business cards and/or brochures around common areas

• Serving light snacks and/or beverages (optional)

Schedule Your Ribbon Cutting

To schedule a ribbon cutting contact Tourism & Event Coordinator Chelsea Famularo at Email Chelsea Famularo or by calling 414-302-8357