Community News & Reports
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 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 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…
Read MoreCommunity Events designed to stimulate conversation
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 10, 2023 Thanks to everyone who engaged in the Community Pulse event yesterday at the Performing Arts Center at Sedona Red Rock High School. Getting in-person updates from community leaders — plus the chance to ask questions — is an authentic ‘town hall’ experience. It’s…
Read MoreA new direction in marketing during uncertain times
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 3, 2023 The most immediate critical issue for the Chamber is helping steady the local economy in uncertain times. Tourism has slowed. From hotels and shops to restaurants and art galleries, businesses are feeling the pinch: 77% of respondents to a recent Chamber survey said…
Read MoreBirthday Celebration of Sedona Schnebly, the City’s Namesake
The Sedona Heritage Museum will kickoff their year-long celebration of their 25th anniversary with a day of free admission for local* residents on Friday, February 24th. The 24th just happens to also be the 146th birthday of Sedona Schnebly, the city’s namesake. In her honor, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce will bring the cake and…
Read MoreThe Right Kind of Marketing Can Address Tourism Challenges
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 27, 2023 How do you feel about Colorado? What about Utah? Can you make a mental distinction between these neighboring states even though they share a border, a tourism economy and the Rocky Mountains? You can, of course. Establishing those distinctions is one function of…
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