Programs

Grand Opening Guide

Step One: Select date and time for grand opening & ribbon cutting (call Chamber of Commerce to check date for conflicts).

Step Two: Invite family and friends plus the following:

Town of Morden:	822-4434	Mayor Doug Wilson to speak/ cut ribbon
Economic Development Office	822-5088	EDO Cheryl Digby
Morden & District Chamber of Commerce	822-5630	President Carol Williams, Manager Cheryl Link
R.M. of Stanley	822-6251	Reeve Art Petkau, CAO Rick Klippenstein
MLA Pembina Constituency	822-1975	Peter George Dyck
Morden Times Newspaper	822-4421	Editor Lorne Stelmach
CKMW/The Eagle Radio	325-9506	Reporter Jennifer Cassils

Step Three: Promote Grand Opening!

* Just the Fax Newsletter: Contact the Chamber of Commerce 822-5630 for a free notice in the weekly newsletter.

* Advertisements: The Morden Times 822-4421; The Southern Shopper 246-2492; CKMW/The Eagle/CFAM 325-9506; The Maverick 822-8000

* Posters

* Mass Mail out flyers

Step Four: Plan the Day!

* Arrange to have beverages/donuts or cookies at event.

* Have special grand opening sales/promotions.

* FREE balloons for kids!

* Don't forget the ribbon and scissors

Courtesy of The Morden and District Chamber of Commerce