Where policy, people and place come together to create community

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 17, 2021 A gorgeous Red Rock Country autumn is upon us! For the chamber, it is filled with convening community leaders and residents of greater Sedona to champion solutions presented by...
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Focused on Destination Stewardship

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 27, 2021 The calm before the storm. That is how I view the past few weeks. We have seen a more seasonal “normal” for visitation with hotel occupancy hovering between 50%...
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SCC&TB is pleased to become the newest “SAFE Certified” organization

The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has partnered with the SAFE Action Project to combat human trafficking in Arizona. SCC&TB is pleased to become the newest “SAFE Certified” travel, tourism, or hospitality organization.    Under the direction of...
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Board Committees Show Priorities, Offer Member Engagement Opportunities

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 6, 2021 August is an exciting time. Our newest Board members are sworn in, a catalytic executive leadership team is in place, and our FY22 budget is approved....
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FY22 Destination Resiliency Plan sees Visitor Education Take Center Stage

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 30, 2021 I want to thank the Sedona City Council for their partnership and City Manager Karen Osburn for her guidance of a rigorous discussion that helped finalize...
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Dealing with STRs, Housing, Staffing Shortages are part of Sustainability

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 23, 2021 Sustainability is an ambiguous word that people interpret differently.  At the chamber of commerce, it pertains to economic vitality for our 725 member businesses today and...
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Chamber Welcomes Incoming Board Members, New Officers, Salutes Outgoing

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 16, 2021 I recently worked with our Board to identify four organizing principles that define our mission of success for the chamber, greater Sedona and the Verde Valley:...
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Chamber, Sedona see Balance Ahead after Back-and-forth Year

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 9, 2021 A few years ago, the chamber led the way to Sedona’s award-winning Sustainable Tourism Plan. Hundreds of you participated, committed to balancing the four linked pillars...
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NEW Verde Shuttle Offers Low-Cost, Frequent Cottonwood/Sedona Service Starting Today

July 7, 2021 The new Verde Shuttle launches today and can help ease staffing worries by providing reliable, low-cost, frequent transportation between Cottonwood and Sedona. Comfortable new buses pick up and drop off at the Cottonwood Library7 days a week...
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Chamber is About Community Leadership Through “The Three C’s”

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 25, 2021 After way too many Zoom sessions, it was refreshing to see people face to face at our sold-out Chamber Annual Meeting at the Sedona Golf Resort...
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Coconino National Forest Reopens with Stage 2 Restrictions

The US Forest Service has reopened Coconino National Forest following recent rains, though officials caution that Stage 2 Fire restrictions are in place. Stage 2 restrictions prohibit: + Igniting fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, smudge pots and wood stoves (except using...
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Other Destinations: Communicating to Make Visitors Involved, Responsible Tourists

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 18, 2021 Isn’t it great to have SIFF back in town? It reminds me that we are a part of one of the planet’s biggest industries. Tourism, according...
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