Making Sedona a better place
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 17, 2023 As the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s President and CEO, it is my mission to help make a difference in Sedona. On March 8, International Women’s Day, we honored Sedona’s women with a special luncheon at Poco Diablo Resort by holding…
Read MoreShor Solutions is officially a Silver level Certified Sustainable Business
Ben Shor’s business, Shor Solutions, is an important part of the Sedona and Verde Valley communities. He has had successful careers in marketing, social work and is now a QuickBooks consultant and teacher. Ben’s experiences have led him to creating a sustainable business. Ben is reducing waste, protecting resources and increasing efficiencies. He has a…
Read MoreCelebrating Sedona’s Women Leaders
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 3, 2023 Exciting News! The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s second annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at the Poco Diablo Resort to be held on March 8 is sold out. But, you can still participate even if you can’t attend. The proceeds for this…
Read MoreSymbiosis: Local Business and Sustainable Trails
Most people are shocked to learn that outdoor enjoyment of our landscape, made accessible via an incredible trail network, is primarily funded by a local non-profit organization. In fact, in the past few years 65-70% of the annual expense of maintaining the trails in the Sedona area came from the Red Rock Trail Fund, with…
Read MoreStrategies for Success: Financial Support to Suit Your Needs
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce worked with local partners to share valuable information and resources to help your business find the right financial support for your business. The workshop, Strategies for Success: Financial Support to Suit Your Needs, was sponsored by APS and held at the Sedona Center Yavapai campus. The Sedona Chamber is here…
Read MorePeace Place Gifts & Reiki Center is Now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Bronze Level
The team at Peace Place Gifts & Reiki Center shows that starting on a sustainability journey doesn’t have to be hard, and small actions can add up quickly. Arthur Baird and his team all have a sustainability mindset. “We’re here to be of service to everyone, including next generation,” says Arthur, and they recognize that sustainability is…
Read MoreFlagging Indicators Mean a Fresh Marketing Campaign is Essential
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 24, 2023 Arizona Office of Tourism has hired its new director Lisa Urias, an Arizona Community Foundation leader with more than 20 years of experience in multicultural marketing and public relations. Sedona is a critical piece in Arizona’s tourism tableau, so I touched base with…
Read MoreBriar Patch Inn in Sedona, Arizona Celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
Briar Patch Inn, a unique discovery nestled in Oak Creek Canyon. “It’s a little, wonderful paradise, where the river is the maestro, nature the musician and all together they play a peaceful harmony at the Briar Patch,” remarked a guest visiting from Paris. Nestled in between the mighty oaks and the towering sycamores in Oak…
Read MoreSedona is preparing for one of its biggest events of the year
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 17, 2023 This past weekend, Arizona rocked it with major back-to-back sports events such as Super Bowl LVII and the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Nearly 73,000 fans were expected to descend upon State Farm Stadium in Glendale for the Super Bowl, while The WM Phoenix…
Read MoreLeadership Through Horsemanship by Cowboy Boot Camp
How did the Sedona Chamber of Commerce help Cowboy Jim Moore’s business? The Sedona Chamber is supporting local business through great connections with other partners and community members. Cowboy Boot Camp ® Horsemanship welcomed staff from two of Sedona’s popular resorts to tour their facilities, greet the horses and discuss how horsemanship programs could be routinely offered to…
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