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Marketing Minute What Summer Visitors Are Really Looking For Summer in Sedona is not just a busier season. It is a different kind of customer experience. Visitors are arriving with a different pace, a different mindset, and often a different set of needs than they have during cooler times of year. Many are warm, tired,…
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Marketing Minute Make Spring Break Traffic Easier to Capture Spring break brings a significant increase in visitors to Sedona, creating valuable opportunities for local businesses across retail, hospitality, dining, wellness, tours, and services. It also brings added pressure, including heavier traffic, crowded parking areas, longer wait times, and customers making quick decisions while navigating a…
Read MoreLegislative Advocacy Update: What’s at Stake for Sedona and the Verde Valley
Legislative Advocacy Update: What’s at Stake for Sedona and the Verde Valley The Arizona Legislature is considering several bills that will directly affect our local economy, housing market, and tourism industry. Some of these bills present opportunities we need to seize. One poses a threat we need to stop. As your chamber, we are asking…
Read MoreRegional Chamber Mixer at Blazin’ M Ranch: Western Fun, Valley Connections, and Brand Visibility Opportunities
Regional Chamber Mixer at Blazin’ M Ranch: Western Fun, Valley Connections, and Brand Visibility Opportunities The Sedona and Verde Valley Chambers are bringing the region together for an unforgettable evening of networking, Western fun, and cross-community connection at the iconic Blazin’ M Ranch on Monday, March 16 from 5:30–7:30 PM. This annual Regional Chamber Mixer…
Read MoreJoin RunSedona to Celebrate an Athlete’s Third Time Around the Globe
Join RunSedona to Celebrate an Athlete’s Third Time Around the Globe Celebrate the joy of fitness, resilience, and a journey that spans a global distance Sedona, AZ – January 7, 2026 – RunSedona proudly announces the 21st annual RunSedona Half Marathon/10K/5K event scheduled for February 7, 2026. This year, the event promises to be extra…
Read MorePassive Ways Your Chamber Membership Boosts Your Business
Passive Ways Your Chamber Membership Boosts Your Business How Visibility Tools Like the Visit Sedona Directory, Blog Features, and Destination Signals Advertising Work for You 24/7 Running a business demands time, energy, and constant decision-making. But not every growth strategy requires more hours in your day. One of the most overlooked advantages of Chamber membership…
Read MoreSedona Mago: A Once Forgotten Property Magically Transformed
A Once-Forgotten Property Magically Transformed Sedona Mago’s story reads like a love letter to the land: a once-forgotten property in the red-rock desert magically transformed into a sanctuary devoted to healing, meditation, and reverence for the Earth. A Vision for A Happier, Healthier World Ilch Lee, founder of the Sedona Mago Center for Well-being and…
Read MoreWhen “Professional” Systems Threaten What’s Working: The Hidden Cost of Premature Systemization
When “Professional” Systems Threaten What’s Working: The Hidden Cost of Premature Systematization You’ve seen it happen. A small business is humming along—projects shipping, clients happy, revenue growing. Then someone in the room says it: “We need better systems.” What follows is predictable. Project management software gets purchased. Processes get documented. Approval workflows appear. Meetings multiply…
Read MoreLisa Dahl Foundation Launches with Soup Hope: A Legacy of Nourishment and Compassion
Lisa Dahl Foundation Launches with Soup Hope: A Legacy of Nourishment and Compassion Celebrated Sedona Chef Unveils Nonprofit Dedicated to Feeding Those in Need Across Northern Arizona After decades of nourishing Sedona through her acclaimed restaurants, Chef Lisa Dahl is embarking on her most meaningful culinary journey yet. This December, she announces the launch of…
Read MoreExperience Cinema Magic: Sedona International Film Festival Returns February 2026
Experience Cinema Magic: Sedona International Film Festival Returns February 2026 One of the World’s Coolest Film Festivals Brings Nine Days of Cinematic Excellence to Arizona’s Red Rock Country The red rocks of Sedona will once again roll out the red carpet as the 32nd Annual Sedona International Film Festival prepares to welcome film lovers from…
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