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Next steps for Food and Lodging Establishments in Coconino County Impacted by Recent Flooding

Next steps for Food and Lodging Establishments in Coconino County Impacted by Recent Flooding The unprecedented amount of rainfall experienced across our region in recent days has created significant challenges for many members of our business community. We recognize that these severe weather conditions and resulting flooding may have caused disruptions to business operations, property…

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What’s Next for the Verde Valley?

What’s Next for the Verde Valley? VVREO’s Fall Forum Brings People and Possibilities Together  A local business owner has an idea for expanding but needs help taking the next step. A young adult hopes to build a career close to home. A community sees potential in a vacant property but needs the right partners to…

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Sedona’s Seven:

Sedona’s Seven: A Spotlight on Innovation Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when someone sees a need, makes a connection and decides there’s a better way forward. Across Sedona and the Verde Valley, those connections are taking shape in unexpected ways. Water conservation is changing how crops are grown and how local businesses think…

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Marketing Minute: Cooler Weather. Hotter Competition.

Marketing Minute: Cooler Weather. Hotter Competition. The Fall Shift: Is Your Marketing Ready? Fall does not arrive in Sedona all at once. It begins with cooler mornings, busier trails, fuller event calendars and visitors lingering a little longer over dinner or a glass of wine. Eventually, the leaves turn in Oak Creek Canyon and the…

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Community Leaders Breakfast Economic Outlook & Leadership Forum

Community Leaders Breakfast Economic Outlook & Leadership Forum   2026 Economic & Market Outlook Kevin Wunker The U.S. economy remains resilient, supported by consumer spending, improving business activity and renewed job growth. Inflation remains the biggest risk, although lower energy prices, improving supply conditions and productivity gains may help it ease over time. The Federal Reserve…

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Sedona “Clears the Air” on the Pocket Fire

Sedona “Clears the Air” on the Pocket Fire FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2026 Contact:  Andrew Grossmann, Tourism Manager, City of Sedona, 928-300-2899, agrossmann@sedonaaz.gov Local trails, businesses and activities are ready for you this summer (SEDONA, Ariz.) – Sedona has good news for visitors: the Pocket Fire that began June 19 is over 95% contained…

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Pocket Fire – Small Business Resources

Pocket Fire – Small Business Resources During the duration of the Pocket Fire, safety is our first priority when it comes to our small business community. Please refer to official resources for up to date information. Latest Pocket Fire Updates https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-fire Coconino National Forest Pocket Fire Information https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-information Trail Closures https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-closure-order-effect Evacuation Map https://coconinocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=c579ef2e9406468d8575a289253d73d9 Ready,…

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Sedona Ballot Issues Forum: Propositions 400 & 403

Sedona Ballot Issues Forum: Propositions 400 & 403 The Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce hosted this public Ballot Issues Forum to help Sedona residents better understand the measures appearing on the ballot, including Proposition 400 and Proposition 403. This recorded forum provides an opportunity to hear directly about the issues, the background behind each proposal,…

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