Sustainability Archives

Your Voice in Action: The Greater Sedona Chamber’s Commitment to Advocacy

March 7—Reprinted from Sedona Red Rock News By: David Key—President & CEO of the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau What Does Advocacy Mean to You? Advocacy isn’t just about changing the world—it’s about changing your world. While some champion sweeping social movements, true advocacy often starts in our own backyard: bringing neighbors…

Welcome to Small Business Month in Sedona

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 3, 2024 Welcome to Small Business Month! The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)—a federal agency dedicated to small businesses—created this special annual celebration month to officially recognize the ingenuity and dedication of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. According to a 2020 study by the U.S.…

The Value of the Uptown Visitor Center

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 5, 2024 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s Visitor Center is not only a Sedona institution but also a landmark due to its prime location. Since 1956, it has been an integral part of our visitor’s experience. Located at 331 Forest Road in Uptown…

Why Should you Join the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau?

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 29, 2024 Joining the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau (SCC&TB) offers businesses a multitude of benefits that can significantly impact their growth, profitability and sustainability. The networking opportunities, advocacy and representation that are offered, in addition to the business promotions, access to resources and…

Celebrating Arizona Wine Month

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 15, 2024 In 2022, former Governor Doug Ducey designated March as “Arizona Wine Month,” celebrating the thriving wine industry, the state’s award-winning wines and the winemakers who all make it possible. Arizona’s growing wine industry attracts almost 600,000 visitors to vineyards and tasting rooms…

Are you an Astrophile?

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 6, 2023 Are you a Uranophile, an Opacarophile, a Nephophile or perhaps an Astrophile? You could possibly be one, two or all of these. However, if these words sound unfamiliar to you, it means that you are either a person who loves things that can be…

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…

New ways for locals to enjoy Sedona

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 19, 2023 Sedona has so much to offer, that sometimes we forget all the amazing things we have right at our fingertips. Often, I hear, “I’ve lived here for years, and I’ve never been to that restaurant, shopped at that boutique or attended a concert…

Opportunities don’t just happen — you create them

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 12, 2023 In recent weeks, people are asking, “What is changing at the Chamber?” The answer is a lot! For one, our membership is growing. Just in the last few weeks, we had 10 new businesses join the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.…

SCC&TB Visitor Center serves residents and visitors

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 28, 2023 During this busy time of year, Sedona welcomes people from around the world. While some are less than pleased with the number of visitors who come to our beautiful town, we sometimes fail to recognize that we were once tourists ourselves. What drew…