How to Write An Open House Announcement

An open house announcement should be written to invite the community and/or other professionals to visit your new business. The open house can benefit an agency by allowing people to meet and greet the new workers at the facility. It is also a way to informally share the vision of the company and answer any questions that people may have about the business. Scroll down to the last step if you would like to see a free sample of an open house announcement. You can adapt this letter for a school, bank, hospital, a grand opening, and practically any other type of business.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Who, When, and Where
   
   -First, include your company’s exact address at the top of the open house letter.
   
   -Provide the date the announcement is being typed.
   
   -Place the name and address of the person who will be receiving this announcement in the mail.
   
   - Keep in mind, it look more professional when the announcement is printed with your business letterhead at the top center of your invitation.

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   The Contents (Body of the Letter)
   
   -Address the individual that you are sending the letter to (example: Dear Bugs Bunny - Department of Human Services,) .
   
   -Think about what you want to say. Then, say it in a concise manner. The open house announcement should only be a few short paragraphs.
   
   -Don’t forget to include the date/time of the business event. Mention names and titles of professionals that will be working at the agency. Also, give a brief description of what will take place during the open house party.
   
   -Lastly, sign your name with a salutation and include business phone number.

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   Acorn Mental Health Center
   212 Broadway Ave, Suite 303
   Chicago, IL 21672
   
   June 26, 2009
   
   Mr. Bugs Bunny, Department of Human Services
   225 Carrot Lane
   Chicago, IL 21670
   
   
   
   Dear Bugs Bunny,
   
   
   Acorn Mental Health Center (AMHC) has recently opened a new branch to serve the Chicago area. AMHC offers a variety of mental health services to clients in this community. We provide individual and family therapy, medication management, and adult case management. In addition, AMHC assists with court-ordered treatment.
   
   We would like to introduce you to Acorn’s staff and facility. Donald Duck-LPC (Therapist), is our experienced program director. Minnie Mouse - MSN APRN-BC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) is also a valued employee at our center.
   
   Acorn will be holding an Open House on July 15, 2008 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. At the event, we look forward to any questions and comments. At the Open House, appetizers and refreshments will be provided to our guests. A brief tour of our new facility will be provided to each of our guests.
   
   We hope to see you on July 15th. If you are unable to make it on that evening, we would be pleased to arrange another time to meet you during our normal business days/hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. For more information, please call [phone] and speak with our receptionist, Mickey Mouse.
   
   
   Sincerely,
   
   _______________________
   
   _______________________

[FrazzledNanny]

on 8/25/2009 Thanks for the Open House Announcement information. 5*

[sonni57]

on 6/29/2009 I've never written an open house announcement thanks for the good details.

[goodselfme]

on 6/28/2009 Good points to consider when writing an open houose announcement.TX