City of Sedona special offer in conjunction with their Winter Campaign
City of Sedona special offer in conjunction with their Winter Campaign The City of Sedona’s Tourism Office is currently accepting special offers from Sedona businesses that can be promoted in conjunction with our active Winter Campaign. Submit Your Special Offers For Winter 2026/27 The Tourism Office is accepting special offers for City of Sedona tourism businesses that…
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What’s Next for the Verde Valley? VVREO’s Fall Forum Brings People and Possibilities Together A local business owner has an idea for expanding but needs help taking the next step. A young adult hopes to build a career close to home. A community sees potential in a vacant property but needs the right partners to…
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Sedona’s Seven: A Spotlight on Innovation Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when someone sees a need, makes a connection and decides there’s a better way forward. Across Sedona and the Verde Valley, those connections are taking shape in unexpected ways. Water conservation is changing how crops are grown and how local businesses think…
Read MoreMarketing Minute: Cooler Weather. Hotter Competition.
Marketing Minute: Cooler Weather. Hotter Competition. The Fall Shift: Is Your Marketing Ready? Fall does not arrive in Sedona all at once. It begins with cooler mornings, busier trails, fuller event calendars and visitors lingering a little longer over dinner or a glass of wine. Eventually, the leaves turn in Oak Creek Canyon and the…
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Breakfast Economic Outlook & Leadership Forum
Community Leaders Breakfast Economic Outlook & Leadership Forum 2026 Economic & Market Outlook Kevin Wunker The U.S. economy remains resilient, supported by consumer spending, improving business activity and renewed job growth. Inflation remains the biggest risk, although lower energy prices, improving supply conditions and productivity gains may help it ease over time. The Federal Reserve…
Read MoreSedona “Clears the Air” on the Pocket Fire
Sedona “Clears the Air” on the Pocket Fire FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2026 Contact: Andrew Grossmann, Tourism Manager, City of Sedona, 928-300-2899, agrossmann@sedonaaz.gov Local trails, businesses and activities are ready for you this summer (SEDONA, Ariz.) – Sedona has good news for visitors: the Pocket Fire that began June 19 is over 95% contained…
Read MorePocket Fire – Small Business Resources
Pocket Fire – Small Business Resources During the duration of the Pocket Fire, safety is our first priority when it comes to our small business community. Please refer to official resources for up to date information. Latest Pocket Fire Updates https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-fire Coconino National Forest Pocket Fire Information https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-information Trail Closures https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-closure-order-effect Evacuation Map https://coconinocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=c579ef2e9406468d8575a289253d73d9 Ready,…
Read MoreSedona Ballot Issues Forum: Propositions 400 & 403
Sedona Ballot Issues Forum: Propositions 400 & 403 The Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce hosted this public Ballot Issues Forum to help Sedona residents better understand the measures appearing on the ballot, including Proposition 400 and Proposition 403. This recorded forum provides an opportunity to hear directly about the issues, the background behind each proposal,…
Read MoreEmployee Safety Training with Commander Penner & Detective Guastalli
Employee Safety Training with Commander Penner & Detective Guastalli Workplace Safety Presentation Action Items Business owners: develop and communicate a written safety plan to all employees, including protocols for when to call police vs. manager Business owners: place a “cheat sheet” by store phones listing key information to provide to the dispatcher (location, description, behavior,…
Read More2026 Sedona City Council + Mayor – Meet the Candidates
2026 Sedona City Council + Mayor – Meet the Candidates Meet the Candidates Sedona voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates during the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Mayoral & City Council Candidate Forum. Hosted in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona and the Sedona Lodging…
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