grand opening
noun
: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
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Create excitement about reopening When the time comes to officially reopen, consider holding a grand opening event and offer incentives for getting customers back in the door.
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Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Chase Bank at 6540 Fairview Road debuted this month with a grand opening celebration Thursday, July 31, marking the company’s 1,000th branch built since the banking giant began expanding nationally in 2018.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
There is still availability for the grand opening dinner as well.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
The late-August grand opening celebration will feature music, commemorative gifts and giveaways throughout the day.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Chase Bank at 6540 Fairview Road debuted this month with a grand opening celebration Thursday, July 31, marking the company’s 1,000th branch built since the banking giant began expanding nationally in 2018.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
There is still availability for the grand opening dinner as well.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
The late-August grand opening celebration will feature music, commemorative gifts and giveaways throughout the day.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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