Do you want to showcase your business to the community while providing an enjoyable space for people to get together? A mixer may be the perfect way to do it! The benefits to hosting a mixer include giving your business exposure and publicity while also creating an environment for other members to network and connect in an informal way.
Chamber Provides
- Promotion of the event through the chamber’s social media, website, and e-newsletters sent out every Monday and Friday.
- PA system for announcements, if one is not available.
- Check-in table, if the host does not have one.
Host Requirements
- The Mixer Host must be a Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce member.
- Provide dedicated space to accommodate at least 50 and up to 150 people.
- Food must be provided, drinks can be purchased (see Special Event License detail), or mocktails can be offered without a fee.
- If the mixer venue is not at a restaurant or bar and is hosting a happy hour mixer, the host must obtain a liquor license from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. To complete the SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE application, click it and return it to the AZ Department of Liquor. Please check with the AZ Department of Liquor to inquire about specific licensing for your type of business. Once a special event license is granted, you must apply with the City of Sedona. Please check with both entities regarding their procedures.
- AZ Department of Liquor requires a minimum of 74 days, preferably longer.
- The City of Sedona can take up to two weeks or longer.
- Since the Greater Sedona Chamber is not a state or city government entity, it cannot speak for these government departments or their processes.
- Any questions regarding the state license must be directed to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, 800 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5141.
- For proper forms for the special event, contact the City of Sedona’s City Clerk’s office at (928) 282-3113.
- If the venue does not have a kitchen, catering is required (preferably from another chamber member)
- Adequate parking or arrange for shuttle/trolley service from a centralized location
- Mixers may be co-hosted with another Chamber member to share responsibilities.
Optional Ideas
- Live music
- Make it a themed event
- Offer an incentive (discount on services, two for one, etc.) for attendees to come back and buy your service or product.
- Promote the event on social media, create a flyer or send emails! While the chamber does actively promote your event, promoting it to your friends, colleagues, and other members goes a long way in spreading the word and boosting attendance.
Mixer Schedule
Mixers will fall on the third Wednesday of the month from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
If you have a smaller space and want to hold a mixer, you can host a smaller event if it can hold up to 50 people with enough space to park.
Please contact Shanandoah Sterling at ssterling@sedonachamber.com for additional questions.