Annual Event Calendar
For Upcoming Events in the Sedona Verde Valley Region.
For recordings of past events and presentations, go to Chamber Events & Presentations Library.
Strategies for Success: Setting Up QuickBooks Online Seminar
Presented by Ben Shor, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
This seminar is for individuals who want to see how to use many of the features in QuickBooks Online. 
You will learn, step-by-step, how to set up QuickBooks Online and use this bookkeeping software. After the presentations, there will be time for questions.
The seminar will cover the following:
- The differences between the three versions of QuickBooks Online
- The initial set-up
- Getting around in QuickBooks Online
- Running reports
- Downloading bank and credit card transactions into QuickBooks
- Adding customers, vendors, and items
- Modifying the Chart of Accounts
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Attend in person: Sedona Chamber Administration Office, 45 Sunset Drive – RSVP HERE.
Attend virtually: via Zoom – RSVP HERE (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
The Sedona Chamber thanks the Event Sponsor, APS
Community Pulse Event
Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is excited to invite YOU to the Community Pulse Event, a convening of community leaders from around the greater Sedona region that will include representatives from the Sedona Chamber and more.
Our goal is to provide a forum for sharing factual information related to how we are collaboratively working to address local issues to ensure the balance between a thriving tourism economy and visitor experience with environmental stewardship and quality of life for our residents. The event is sponsored by Arizona Public Service (APS) and will be recorded by Sedona.biz.
When: Thursday, February 9, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Sedona Performing Arts Center at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Bruce at 928.204.1123 (ext. 120).
Ribbon Cutting for Vespa Healthy Italian Cafe
You are invited to the Sedona Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting event at Vespa Healthy Italian Cafe!, Home of the Modern Roman Flatbread. 
Family-owned Italian Cafe and organic restaurant in Sedona! Enjoy fresh, organic, and Italian imported goods!
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 2:00 -2:30 p.m.
Where: 1350 W State Rte 89A #22
Coffee Chat 
Michelle Conway, President/CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, invites you to talk, ask questions, share ideas and enjoy a cup of coffee.
The Coffee Chats are held monthly and are limited to four people, so everyone has time to share and get answers.
The Coffee Chat starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive five minutes early.
This ongoing program is held at the Sedona Chamber Administration Office at 45 Sunset Drive.
Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Bruce at 928-204-1123 (ext. 120).
Partner Benefit Review
We invite you to the Sedona Chamber Administrative Office for a Partner Benefit Review. We will highlight the benefits the Chamber offers. 
This workshop will inspire you to learn how to get the most out of our partnership! You will meet fellow members who will join us for a refresher.
If you have any questions, contact Erin Bruce at 928.204.1123 (ext. 120).
Wednesday, February 22, from 9 – 10 a.m. – RSVP Here
Tuesday, March 14, from 9 – 10 a.m. – RSVP Here
Thursday, April 13, from 9 – 10 a.m. – RSVP Here
Thursday, May 04, from 9 – 10 a.m. – RSVP Here
Thursday, June 08, from 9 – 10 a.m. – RSVP Here
Where: Sedona Chamber of Commerce Office at 45 Sunset Drive
Mini-Mixer at Glass House Collaborative CoWork
Join us for a mini-mixer at Glass House Collaborative CoWork and Hillside Harmony Healing Center. These two businesses are side-by-side. Get out of your home office and let the red rock 
views at Glass House Collaborative CoWork inspire your business. Get an exclusive insight into Hillside Harmony’s revolutionary, cutting-edge healing technologies, designed to bring the body back into alignment, power, and health. Ease your pain, increase your energy, reduce inflammation, and even enhance muscle recovery.
Hands down, the Sedona Chamber Mixers are the best networking events, so don’t miss this mini-mixer! Enjoy live jazz music, indulge in delicious superfood drink elixirs, and healthy snacks sponsored by Chocolatree. This mini-mixer will be a limited capacity of only 50 attendees; reserve your spot today. There is a small charge of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please reserve your spot – RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, February 22, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Located in the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center, 671 State Route 179, Ste E5 & E6
Celebrate Sedona Schnebly’s Birthday
The Sedona Heritage Museum invites Sedona Verde Valley residents to attend for free. Enjoy a new exhibit and cake will be served at 11 a.m. Schnebly’s great-granddaughter, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, will welcome guests and sign copies of her book “The Journal of Sedona Schnebly.” Admission for non-residents is $7/adults, age 12 and under are always free.
When: Friday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 Jordan Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
Strategies for Success: Financial Support to Suit Your Needs
Join the Sedona Chamber and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Yavapai College for another educational strategy for Success presentation. 
Hear from local financial experts on easy ways to obtain financial assistance for your business.
After the presentations, there will be time for one-on-one connections with local financial specialists.
When: Tuesday, February 28, from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Yavapai College Sedona Center, 4215 Arts Village Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
Room 34 at the Sedona Center
The Sedona Chamber gives thanks to this event’s sponsor: APS
2023 International Women’s Day Leadership Awards Luncheon
Reserve your seat today to be part of this great event! Individual tickets are $70 and very limited. 
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day to honor, empower and uplift women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. International Women’s Day has occurred for over a century, with the first gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people.
Helen Wolfe Scholarship: The Sedona Chamber International Women’s Day event has selected the Helen Wolfe Scholarship as the event beneficiary. This scholarship benefits women from Sedona and the Verde Valley whose education has been interrupted.
Enjoy keynote speakers, leadership awards, networking, and an amazing lunch to celebrate!
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Poco Diablo Resort, 1752 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86336
18 Tables of 12 at this community event, with VIPs and speakers dispersed throughout.
Individual Tickets – $70/pp – Sold Out
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DIAMOND Sponsor: $7,500 – RSVP Here
Luncheon Tickets: 24 total (Two tables of 12), Ad in Program: Full Page (Inside Cover), Website: Title Sponsor, e-Newsletter: Article, Logo and Link, Signage: Logo – Top, Press Release: State Wide Press Release and Mention in General PR, Special Op/Access to List: Unique Gift, Experience, and more.
PLATINUM Sponsorship: $5,000 – RSVP Here
Luncheon Tickets: 20 total (Two tables of 10), Ad in Program: Full Page (Inside or Back Cover), Website: Logo and Link, e-Newsletter: Logo and Link, Signage: Logo – Large, Press Release: Local Press Release and Mention in General PR, Special Op/Access to List: Experience, and more.
GOLD Sponsorship: $3,000 – RSVP Here
Luncheon Tickets: 12 total (One Table of 12), Ad in Program: Half Page, Website: Logo, e-Newsletter: Logo and Link, Signage: Logo – Mid, Press Release: Mention in General PR (local).
High School Mentor Sponsorship: $3,000 – Sold Out
Luncheon Tickets: 12 total (One Table of 12), Ad in Program: Half Page, Website: Logo, e-Newsletter: Logo and Link, Signage: Logo – Mid, Press Release: Mention in General PR (local).
SILVER Sponsorship: $2,000 – RSVP Here
Luncheon Tickets: 10 total (One table of 10), Ad in Program: Quarter Page, Website: Logo, e-Newsletter: Listing Signage: Logo – Small, Press Release: Mention in General PR (local).
BRONZE Sponsorship: $1,000 – Sold Out
Luncheon Tickets: 8 total (One table of 8), Ad in Program: Listing, Website: Listing, e-Newsletter: Listing, Signage: Listing.
FREE Shredding Event for our Sedona Community
Sedona residents may shred four banker boxes for free. Please line up 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 shredded in your back seat or trunk, and the Elevated Shredding crew will remove them from your car. The Sedona Chamber and the American Legion Post 135 Honor / Color Guard will assist with directions in the parking lot.
When: Wednesday, March 15, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Sedona Performing Arts Center, Parking Lot
Contact: Erin Bruce 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 a benefit of membership, thanks to the generous program underwriting by the Arizona Community Foundation. We invite the 130+ nonprofit members supporting the community to enjoy the workshop and complimentary breakfast at the Sedona Community Center.
Not a member, contact Erin Bruce at ebruce@sedonachamber.com.
Topic: Attracting & Motivating Volunteers
Presented by: Patrick Schweiss or Reba Stone, Sedona International Film Festival
When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Where: Sedona Community Center at 2615 Melody Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336
June 13, 2023 – Nonprofit Topic: Details coming soon
When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Where: Sedona Community Center at 2615 Melody Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336
September 12, 2023 – Nonprofit Topic: Creative Solutions for Common Grant Writing Obstacles
Presented by: Eric Stoff, Grant & Proposal Writer at REDC at Yavapai College
When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Where: Sedona Community Center at 2615 Melody Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336
SCORE & SBDC Counseling
When: By Appointment
Where: Mentoring sessions available remotely
RSVP: Schedule your appointment at 928.778.7438 or email Irvin Wayne Brewer.
For more information on SCORE, click here.
For more information on Yavapai SBDC or Coconino SBDC.