Personal development in 2024 includes setting goals not resolutions
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS December 29, 2023 As 2024 nears, it’s a great time to reflect on the past 12 months while we begin to set goals and aspirations for the new year. Resolutions and goal setting seem to be the staple beginning January 1. I’m always asked about my New…
Read MoreChange Becomes a Lesson of Resilience
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS December 22, 2023 It’s hard to believe that 2023 is ending! Where has the time gone? During this time of year, it’s always good to take a moment and reflect on the last 12 months — especially with all the changes that took place at the Sedona…
Read MoreVerde Valley School Benefits From Arizona School Tuition Organizations
Before arriving at Verde Valley School this past summer, I’d been living in Shanghai, China, for seven years. From a gigantic school (around 3,000 students) in a huge urban megalopolis (around 27 million people) with skyscrapers everywhere, I landed at a tiny school (120 students) in a small town (around 10,000 people) without tall buildings…
Read MoreKeep the Cheer Here!
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS December 15, 2023 As we count down the days until Christmas, we’ve just surpassed the 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping and nine ladies dancing … it’s hard to believe there are only nine more shopping days until Christmas. “The 12 Days of Christmas”…
Read MoreTogether the City of Sedona and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Addresses Negative Publicity
After some recent negative press in which views on visitors, tourism and the Sedona City-Chamber relationship were highlighted, we thought we’d share our perspective. See the following joint statement from the City of Sedona and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau (SCC&TB) in which the past, present and future state of tourism are…
Read MorePlatinum Partners Promote Sedona
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS December 8, 2023 These are exciting times! Since 1949, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has been the champion for businesses operating in the Sedona area. As the largest and longest-standing business association in the Sedona area, the Sedona Chamber is dedicated to promoting community…
Read MoreChristmas tree lighting has a past and a present
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS December 1, 2023 On December 1, beginning at 5:00 p.m. the Sedona Tree Lighting festivities begin at Tlaquepaque North. With touching performances by the young violinists of Sedona Charter School, and the sweet treats and hot chocolate provided by the Pump House Restaurant, the Grinch will be…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude for Local Sedona Businesses
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS November 24, 2023 With a blink of an eye, the holidays are upon us. It’s hard to believe how fast time is moving. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It is the perfect time to enjoy family and friends, eat good food and…
Read MoreSCC&TB announces the formation of The Greater Sedona Business Improvement District
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau together with nine of its Platinum Partner Hotels, joined forces to create revenue streams used to promote Sedona’s “Select Hotels.” The Platinum Partner Hotels include Enchantment Resort, Arabella Hotel Sedona, Poco Diablo Resort, L’Auberge de Sedona, Orchards Inn, GreenTree Inn, Arroyo Pinion Hotel, Southwest Inn and Whispering…
Read MoreShopping in Sedona is not just for visitors!
THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS November 17, 2023 Shopping locally not only creates a strong economy which is beneficial to our community, but it supports our small businesses and keeps your sales tax dollars in town. Our small businesses account for the largest share of new jobs generated each year and provide…
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