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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Shor Solutions is officially a Silver level Certified Sustainable Business

Ben Shor’s business, Shor Solutions, is an important part of the Sedona and Verde Valley communities. He has had successful careers in marketing, social work and is now a QuickBooks consultant and teacher. Ben’s experiences have led him to creating...
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Peace Place Gifts & Reiki Center is Now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Bronze Level

The team at Peace Place Gifts & Reiki Center shows that starting on a sustainability journey doesn’t have to be hard, and small actions can add up quickly. Arthur Baird and his team all have a sustainability mindset. “We’re here to be...
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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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Sedona 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...
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Community 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...
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A 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...
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The 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...
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2023 Means Working Together to Face Economic Challenges

 THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 6, 2023   This first week of the new year finds us enthusiastic about 2023 — well-rested and ready — after a wonderful holiday season. Although economic forces kept 2022 from being the...
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