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Advancing Business Sustainability in the Verde Valley

On March 30, 2023 members of the Verde Valley community came together to learn about resources that help align businesses with sustainable targets. Sustainable business practices can save money, delight customers, and attract and retain great employees. Programs and organizations in the Verde Valley that assist business in becoming sustainable were presented. Participants were introduced…

Chamber Membership Aids in Community Connections, Business Development

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 7, 2023 As one of the region’s largest business organization, we’ve learned about advocating for small businesses and supporting their growth through the multitude of programs that we offer such as seminars, speakers, newsletters, luncheons, networking opportunities and helping others make the best connections.…

Sedona Chamber to End City Partnership, Take Tourism Management in New Directions

Decision ends 20 -year partnership and opens the way for options in marketing and managing Red Rock Country’s largest industry. Sedona, Ariz. (April 5, 2023) The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Board of Directors voted unanimously this week not to renew its tourism contract with the City of Sedona, opening new directions…

Small Business, Sustainability, Tourism, Diversification all Critical to Sedona’s Economy

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 31, 2023 Last week, we welcomed two new businesses with a double ribbon-cutting ceremony near Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Mi Amore and Terrapin Station by El Portal. Sandy Patel and PJ Malani have opened Mi Amore gift shop in the original historic Hart store…

Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau’s role in the community is multi-faceted

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 24, 2023 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s role in our community has many facets and includes everything from supporting trail preservation, hosting a business mixer, initiating a recycling drive, and honoring over 200 women business leaders. It is understandable why people have…

Making Sedona a better place

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 17, 2023 As the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s President and CEO, it is my mission to help make a difference in Sedona. On March 8, International Women’s Day, we honored Sedona’s women with a special luncheon at Poco Diablo Resort by holding…

Celebrating Sedona’s Women Leaders

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 3, 2023 Exciting News! The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s second annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at the Poco Diablo Resort to be held on March 8 is sold out. But, you can still participate even if you can’t attend. The proceeds for this…

Flagging Indicators Mean a Fresh Marketing Campaign is Essential

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 24, 2023 Arizona Office of Tourism has hired its new director Lisa Urias, an Arizona Community Foundation leader with more than 20 years of experience in multicultural marketing and public relations. Sedona is a critical piece in Arizona’s tourism tableau, so I touched base with…

Briar Patch Inn in Sedona, Arizona Celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

Briar Patch Inn, a unique discovery nestled in Oak Creek Canyon. “It’s a little, wonderful paradise, where the river is the maestro, nature the musician and all together they play a peaceful harmony at the Briar Patch,” remarked a guest visiting from Paris. Nestled in between the mighty oaks and the towering sycamores in Oak…

Sedona is preparing for one of its biggest events of the year

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 17, 2023 This past weekend, Arizona rocked it with major back-to-back sports events such as Super Bowl LVII and the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Nearly 73,000 fans were expected to descend upon State Farm Stadium in Glendale for the Super Bowl, while The WM Phoenix…