Friends of the Verde River is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver

Friends of the Verde River began as an informal gathering of volunteer river activists in 2007. They later merged with the Verde River Basin Partnership, a founding member of the Sustainability Alliance, and in 2011 became an official 501(c)(3). Friends...
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Moving Forward

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 1, 2020 Even before Governor Ducey’s announcement about next steps in dealing with the pandemic, the Chamber was working with the state task force on restoring Arizona’s tourism industry and responding to...
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Smart Window Creations has received Innovator/Silver Sustainable Business Certification

With summer approaching, you may want to contact Smart Window Creations, Inc. to update your window coverings and keep out the damaging  heat and UV rays. Owner Aileen Smart uses only Hunter-Douglas products because of their quality and sustainability. “They’re...
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Recovery Phase

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 24, 2020 Governor Ducey is planning an initial recovery phase as Arizona’s next response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Though all his actions will be critical for Sedona, his appointment of Arizona Office...
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Resources for Help

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 17, 2020 As the economic shutdown lingers, the Chamber continues to connect workers and employers to resources for immediate help and to prepare for a prosperous, sustainable future. You will find links...
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Sedona Community Food Bank is now a Certified Sustainable Business

Sedona Community Food Bank is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level from the Sustainability Alliance. Sedona Community Food Bank distributes food to an average of 165 families per week, some of whom are homeless. The lean operation...
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Loo Loos is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level

For many, using a portable toilet can be an unpleasant experience. After listening to her husband complain about the condition of porta potties on construction sites, Katy Feldt saw a business opportunity and started Loo Loos in January 2020. Loo...
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Strongly Discouraging Travel

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 10, 2020 We realized Sedona was the first Arizona city to strongly discourage travel when statewide media responded immediately to our March 30 announcement, recognizing it as something new.  Within 24 hours,...
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Help local businesses survive the pandemic crisis & be ready to recover

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 3, 2020 Awaiting arrival of emergency federal funding for Sedona’s economy, the Chamber of Commerce is pulling out all the stops to help local businesses – and the thousands of individuals and...
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Congressional Relief

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 27, 2020 It might be a scene from a science fiction novel, but the closed businesses, empty schools, quiet airports and silent restaurants are all too real.  It is already cliché to...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 20, 2020 Given the quickly evolving coronavirus situation, we want to update you on the latest congressional action.  On March 14, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act....
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Northern Arizona SARS-CoV-2 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

March 13, 2020 Northern Arizona Healthcare is committed to your health and well-being. We know that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is concerning to many of you, and that the fast state in which we learn about it can contribute to...
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