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Learn the Kintsugi Way

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 19, 2024 While reading motivational and inspiring articles this past week, I came across one that caught my attention, “Embracing Failure: The Kintsugi Way for Entrepreneurs.” I was intrigued. The word, “Kintsugi” means “joining with gold.” This concept has been around since the 15th century in…

Small Business Forecast for 2024

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 12, 2024 For the last several months, while keeping an eye on the U.S. economy, I have been reading forecasts and articles from several renowned publications regarding the landscape of small business growth throughout the coming year. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Weekly Forecast…

Economic Outlook for 2024 and Resources for Business Success

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 5, 2024 Economic forecasters are hoping for a boring 2024. According to J.P. Morgan’s financial professionals, “The U.S. economic forecast for 2024 can be summed up by the number 2024 – 2% growth, 0 recessions, 2% inflation and unemployment staying at roughly 4%. However, there are…

Opportunities don’t just happen — you create them

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 12, 2023 In recent weeks, people are asking, “What is changing at the Chamber?” The answer is a lot! For one, our membership is growing. Just in the last few weeks, we had 10 new businesses join the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.…

A new direction in marketing during uncertain times

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 3, 2023 The most immediate critical issue for the Chamber is helping steady the local economy in uncertain times. Tourism has slowed. From hotels and shops to restaurants and art galleries, businesses are feeling the pinch: 77% of respondents to a recent Chamber survey said…

The Right Kind of Marketing Can Address Tourism Challenges

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 27, 2023 How do you feel about Colorado? What about Utah? Can you make a mental distinction between these neighboring states even though they share a border, a tourism economy and the Rocky Mountains? You can, of course. Establishing those distinctions is one function of…

Redefining tourism management is a critical, yet chaotic process

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 20, 2023 True or false: Does city tax dollars paid by Sedona residents fund the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau? Many people persistently believe this, though it has never been true. The Chamber’s support comes from more than 700 members who pay an…

Chamber welcomes new businesses partners

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 13, 2023 The new year is a time for a fresh start, and we are delighted to see that in January, new local businesses and Chamber members are emerging – a testament to Sedona’s economic dynamism. Since October, we have noted the opening of new…