Annual Event Calendar
For more information on these and other events, go to Upcoming Chamber Events.
For recordings of past events and presentations, go to Chamber Events & Presentations Library.
Strategies for Success: How to Market your local business with 3 Free Tools
When: Tuesday, October 19 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Virtual
Details: Learn how to use 3 free online tools to gain exposure for your local business.
This class will cover how to:
– Come up in Google search when someone searches for what you have to offer “near me”.
– Increase your Facebook reach despite their algorithm.
– Leverage User Generated Content — getting your customers to promote for you.
REGISTER: in advance
Cost: Free
Speaker(s): Presented by: Giselle Aguiar, founder of AZ Social Media Wiz is a social media, content and digital marketing consultant and trainer. She specializes in market research, strategic planning, social media and marketing automation setups, training and coaching. She’s been doing Internet marketing since 1995. She started her career in retailing, then transferred to the hospitality and travel industries before focusing on marketing and advertising. She recently published an ebook: “The Blueprint: Strategies for Effective Social Media and Digital Marketing” She manages the SCORE Greater Phoenix weekly newsletter and is their blog editor.
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager, for more information
SCC&TB FY21 Annual Report Meeting
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is excited to share the FY21 Annual Report. The 30-minute virtual meeting will cover the status of economic indicators, COVID impacts, partnership updates and progress of the Sustainable Tourism Plan.
When: Wednesday, October 20 from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Where: Virtual
RSVP: Please register in advance – RSVP here
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager for more information
Support Your Local Chamber Mixer
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed annually on the third Wednesday in October. The Chamber of Commerce’s primary objective is strengthening local businesses of all sizes. The best way to honor this organization is to get together and work with us.
Join us for tasty appetizers, music and networking. The mixer will be free of charge, and there will be a cash bar.
We would like to invite our partners to bring a potential partner, so we can all develop more relationships.
Space is limited to 70 guests and filling up fast, so please register to secure your spot!
When: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Steakhouse 89, 2620 W State Route 89A, Sedona
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 20 – RSVP here
Cost: Free
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager for more information
Strategies for Success: World Class Customer Service Training by Gary Glenn
Specializing in Customer Service, Sales and Management Training for over THREE decades, Gary Glenn is an Experienced Professional Trainer who has a thorough understanding of Your Sales process, having trained many thousands of people in a wide variety of industries the world over. Gary will present a program for you and your team that have an immediate impact and a lasting effect.
To attend the workshop, the Yavapai College policy recommends wearing a mask when entering common spaces of the college building.
When: Wednesday, November 3 from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Where: Yavapai College, Sedona Center at 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona, AZ – Room 29
Cost: Free
RSVP: Register HERE
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager for more information.
CEO Talk
Sedona Chamber President and CEO, Candace Carr Strauss invites you to the next CEO talk. The topic will be about Volunteering and Community Service.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the spirit of giving back is something we think about. One great way to give back is volunteering in our community. Since COVID many nonprofits have lost volunteer support. Please join Candace in further exploring the topic and sharing ideas of how to help our local nonprofits.
When: November 10, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Where: Sedona Chamber of Commerce Administrative Office, 45 Sunset Drive, Sedona 86336
Contact: For more information call Jessica Gooch 928.204.1123 ext 100
Verde Canyon Railroad Regional Mixer
It’s been a LONG time since we’ve all gotten together! Join Local First Arizona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, and the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce for this collaborative regional networking event for all businesses across the Verde Valley/Sedona region.
November’s Northern Arizona Business Mixer is hosted by Verde Canyon Railroad, located in Clarkdale.
Business Mixers are held on a monthly basis for our LFA Members. We know that different ideas and perspectives help fuel innovation, helping our members create stronger networking connections, become more business savvy and remain competitive. Even if you’re not a member, we encourage you to stop in and see what LFA has to offer!
When: Monday, November 15 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager for more information
Partner Benefit Review
We would like to invite you to a Partner Benefit Review!
During this session we will highlight the benefits the Chamber offers. You will also meet new fellow members and even some ‘not so new’ members who will join us for a refresher. This workshop will inspire you to learn how to get the most out of our partnership!
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager at 928.204.1123 (ext. 120).
When: November 17, In person from 9:00 – 10 a.m.
Where: 45 Sunset Dr. Sedona, 86336
RSVP: Please Register in advance.
When: November 18, Online from 9:00 – 10 a.m.
Where: Virtual
RSVP: Please Register in advance.
Holiday Chamber Mixer
Bring your holiday spirit and join us for tasty appetizers, music and networking. The mixer will be free of charge, and a cash bar will be available. Please register to reserve your spot.
When: Wednesday, December 8 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sound Bites Grill, 101 N State Route 89A, Ste F29, Sedona
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 8 – RSVP here
Cost: Free
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager for more information
Sedona Chamber Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable
The Sedona Chamber proudly boasts 130 nonprofit members who work every day to support our greater Sedona community. We are here to support them in their work, this quarterly meeting is an added benefit of membership, thanks to the generous program underwriting by the Arizona Community Foundation.
Our next gathering will include networking, coffee and a snack. The topic will be “Volunteers” and the event will occur at the Mary D Fisher Theatre.
Not a member, to learn more, contact Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager at ebruce@sedonachamber.com.
When: Wednesday, December 15 from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Where: Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W State Route 89A, Ste A-3
RSVP: RSVP here
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager with any questions.
For Nonprofit Information and Contacts, go to this Page.
FREE Shredding Event for our Sedona Community
When: Wednesday, March 16 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Sedona Performing Arts Center, Parking Lot
Details: Sedona residents may shred three banker boxes for free. Please lineup in the parking lot at the Sedona Chamber Event sign and remain in your car. For safety reasons, this will be a contactless event. Please place your items to be shred in your back seat or trunk for staff to handle.
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager, for more information
Community Pulse Event
When: TBD
Where:
RSVP:
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager for more information.
Watch the August 25, 2021 Community Pulse Video replay here.
SCORE & SBDC Counseling
Free, confidential business counseling from SCORE (Senior Corp of Retired Executives) and SBDC (Small Business Development Center) is available to any business owner or entrepreneur, whether just starting up or working to improve an existing small business.
When: By Appointment
Where: Mentoring sessions available remotely
RSVP: Call Wade Bell to schedule your appointment at 609.792.5812 or email him.
Contact: Erin Bruce, Partner Engagement Manager, for more information
For more information on SCORE, click here.
For more information on Yavapai SBDC or Coconino SBDC.