Community News & Reports Archives

Educating visitors to be a good neighbor

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 18, 2023 Being a good neighbor is the message that the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau [SCC&TB] and the city of Sedona provide to visitors who are staying at a vacation rental here in Sedona. Recently, the SCC&TB designed a “Good Neighbor Brochure” specifically…

14th Annual Sedona Winefest Returns September 23-24, 2023

The 14th Annual Sedona Winefest returns Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24. Oenophiles, wine geeks, foodies and music enthusiasts unite! The Sedona Winefest is back with amazing award-winning Arizona wines, food, artisans, live music and more at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This two-day festival sponsored by the…

Arizona is one of the best states for business

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 11, 2023 Arizona is number one in the nation for entrepreneurial activity and is listed as one of the “Best States for Business.” According to Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, “Arizona is widely recognized as a top place in the country…

Upcoming AzLTA meeting addresses Sedona’s tourism forecast

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 4, 2023 One of the year’s best events is returning — the Northern Arizona Industry Forecast provided by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association and Smith Travel Research. We will be combining this event with our monthly mixer for…

Relationships with partners and media are essential for business success

July 28, 2023 Relationships with our partners at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau are very important. When we know and understand their business, we are able to be on the lookout for opportunities that will garner attention and assist with their marketing efforts. Working with the media is essential in what we do.…

Renegades write the rules

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 21, 2023 Tourism in Arizona is back on track, according to Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs. Hobbs kicked off the annual Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism (GCOT) on July 10, congratulating attendees for their dedication to the state, saying, “You created millions of jobs, generated billions in…

Imagination Library celebrates the gift of books

The Verde Valley Imagination Library (VVIL) is the local affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. As part of the program, VVIL provides free books to local children from birth to their fifth birthday in the Verde Valley, including Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Camp Verde, Cornville, Rimrock and Sedona. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning…

Shop local, dine local supports our business and economy

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 14, 2023 “Shop like a local; Dine like a local; Be a local,” is a slogan that the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has used many times during our advertising campaigns, serving as a reminder to our residents to support our local businesses. In…

Meet the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s New Board of Directors

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 7, 2023 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s volunteer Board of Directors is one of the Chamber’s greatest assets. Our board is comprised of a cross-section of business leaders from various industries in the community and brings experience in advocacy, entrepreneurship, business management, finance,…

A poetic metaphor that makes all the difference

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 30, 2023 Robert Frost’s Poem “The Road Not Taken,” has been a topic of conversation among scholars for decades regarding the meaning of the last two lines, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made…