The future of tourism in Sedona is officially in flux

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 21, 2023 Last week’s decision by the City Council to study city management of the billion-dollar tourism industry will require considerable time, resources and expertise. For many years, the Sedona Chamber...
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Chamber’s New Tourism Direction Won’t Rely on City Funding

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 14, 2023   Last week, the Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted not to renew our tourism contract with the city of Sedona. The unanimity of the Board’s direction is a...
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Advancing Business Sustainability in the Verde Valley

On March 30, 2023 members of the Verde Valley community came together to learn about resources that help align businesses with sustainable targets. Sustainable business practices can save money, delight customers, and attract and retain great employees. Programs and organizations...
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Chamber Membership Aids in Community Connections, Business Development

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 7, 2023     As one of the region’s largest business organization, we’ve learned about advocating for small businesses and supporting their growth through the multitude of programs that we offer...
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Sedona Chamber to End City Partnership, Take Tourism Management in New Directions

Decision ends 20 -year partnership and opens the way for options in marketing and managing Red Rock Country’s largest industry.    Sedona, Ariz. (April 5, 2023) The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Board of Directors voted unanimously this...
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Small Business, Sustainability, Tourism, Diversification all Critical to Sedona’s Economy

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 31, 2023   Last week, we welcomed two new businesses with a double ribbon-cutting ceremony near Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Mi Amore and Terrapin Station by El Portal. Sandy Patel...
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Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau’s role in the community is multi-faceted

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 24, 2023   The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s role in our community has many facets and includes everything from supporting trail preservation, hosting a business mixer, initiating a...
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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...
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Celebrating 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...
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Symbiosis: 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...
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Strategies 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...
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Flagging 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...
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