Set the mood with an opening speech
An inaugural speech welcomes your guests while celebrating the hard work that’s led to this moment. It’s your opportunity to set the mood for the day, as well as to forge community connections going forwards.
Whether it’s the opening of a new branch, a community event, or a large private celebration, your role is to describe why everyone’s gathered together, presented as a warm welcome – but do it in an accessible way. As Schopenhauer once noted, "One should use common words to say uncommon things."
The making of a good opening speech
After welcoming your guests, share the day’s program and highlight the special moments – the other speakers, for example. Remember to thank everyone who has and is contributing to the success of the event.
The art of a good opening speech is to balance a clear message, create an emotional connection, and to do it without being too wordy – those following you are looking forward to their chance to speak, too!
MySpeechwriter is here to save your time and resources. Trust us to craft the perfect opening speech for your event – one that will find that perfect balance and please your listeners. With over 25 years’ experience, trust us to help make your day a success.
Make the most of your opening speech
Whether a new branch or the first day of a business, there’s no such thing as an opening event without a speech! And, for good reason: so many people work together to bring this moment to life, investing weeks, months, or even years towards the vision. Now it’s time to say thank you. At the same time, it’s also your chance to jumpstart your business and highlight what you can offer the community and new clients – don’t miss this opportunity!
Make your opening speech a success
Your audience at the opening will probably include employees, suppliers, developers, investors, and, last but not least, customers – current and future. But when you address the crowd, you’re speaking to all of them at once. It’s important that your speech speaks directly to each and every one of them, including everyone without alienating anyone. MySpeechwriter has the skills and experience to make sure your speech is a memorable success. Contact us now for your speech, so that you can keep focusing on all the other logistics of the day.
A welcoming opening speech for your club / association
Maybe you’re celebrating a new location, or launching a new project. Whatever it is, a celebration is a perfect time for an opening speech! If it’s a day of celebration, it won’t be hard to share your enthusiasm with everyone there.
The road to an opening event isn’t easy. Funds have been raised, structures set up, so much red tape to overcome, but on opening day, all that hard work will have paid off. Talk about all of this in that opening speech! A good opening speech tells everyone what it’s taken to reach today, while thanking everyone involved who’s contributed to the project’s success.
