The Oak Creek Vista Overlook gives a bird’s-eye view of the canyons below and the surrounding forests. It is the most visited rest area in Coconino County, averaging one million visitors a year. The Overlook is also home to Northern Arizona’s most successful Native American open-air jewelry, art and craft markets. The Native American Art and Jewelry Overlook Market is sponsored by and supports NACA – Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. – and is part of a longstanding partnership with … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Overlook Desirable for Artisans, Shoppers
Oak Creek
Oak Creek Outlets Making a Comeback
With vacant commercial lots and shuttered storefronts standing as stark reminders of America’s recession, the number of neon “open” signs still shining throughout the Oak Creek Factory Outlets mall in the Village of Oak Creek (VOC) reminds residents that their small town has shown enormous economic resiliency. Located on Highway 179 near the southern entrance to the VOC, Oak Creek Factory Outlets has long been the first shopping destination available to tourists commuting from Phoenix, and … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Outlets Making a Comeback
Sedona Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Camp Soaring Eagle Events Planned Sedona-based Camp Soaring Eagle Foundation announced today that Sedona resident Jennifer W. Perry has been promoted to the position of executive director. Past CEO Max James has now shifted his focus to long-term de- velopment for the foundation. James re- mains actively involved as the chairman of the Board of Directors. Jennifer Perry has been the director of public relations and marketing for the past two years and will manage the foundation … [Read more...] about Sedona Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Organization Bolsters Local Economy by $10 Million
One of the largest tourism organizations in Northern Arizona has been undercover since 1983. The obscure entity brought 90,000 clients to the region in the past 27 years. Currently, an average of 5,300 visitors per year come because of this unseen promoter of Northern Arizona. Every year, they stealthily book 16,000 hotel rooms and 70,000 meals in our area. Their direct revenues (over $4 million in fiscal year 2009) certainly impact our local economy. Why is a business that provides services to … [Read more...] about Organization Bolsters Local Economy by $10 Million
