The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau announced today that Candace Carr Strauss, the Chief Executive Officer of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce & Visit Big Sky, in Big Sky, Montana, has accepted the position of President/Chief Executive Officer. Her hiring to lead Arizona’s first sustainable tourism destination comes after a two-month national search following the departure of Jennifer Wesselhoff, who left for a similar role in Park City, Utah. Strauss’s first day on the job … [Read more...] about Big Sky Country’s Candace Carr Strauss Hired as President/CEO of Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
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Sedona Chamber Mixer
Feb 23 Is the next scheduled Sedona Chamber of Commerce mixer. It will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sedona Airport Mesa Grill, 1185 Airport Rd. Cost is $10.00 per member and $15.00 for non-members. Each mixer is held at a different venue each month to showcase that member's facilties/services. Twice a year we hold a "food drive" mixer to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank and we ask that each attendee bring at least 3 non-perishable items in lieu of the entry fee. Also twice a … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Mixer
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Receiving Grant
Our community has demonstrated an economic need and a desire for direct airline service beyond Phoenix. As a result, we have been awarded an $800,000 grant to help us bring in a second air service or have our current airline provide additional destinations out of Flagstaff. In the two years that Horizon Air served Flagstaff to Los Angeles, the passenger count grew from 44,000 passengers to 65,000 passengers. After the loss of Horizon Air, securing a secondary air service became one of the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Receiving Grant
Sportsmen Want Permanent Uranium Mining Ban
The U.S. House of Representatives has included a provision in a spending bill that would short-circuit a 2-year-old ban on new uranium mining covering one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park. But local businesses and sportsmen say that protecting these lands from new uranium mining is critical for supporting hunting, fishing, and tourism jobs in the region. The mining “rider” is included in the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012, … [Read more...] about Sportsmen Want Permanent Uranium Mining Ban
Networking Opportunity in Sedona
June 24 5:30-7:00 p.m Sedona Chamber of Commerce mixer. These events are usually attended by 175-200 people. This month's meeting will be held at Kokopelli Suites, 3119 W. State Route 89A. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non members. More information is available at 928) 282-7722 … [Read more...] about Networking Opportunity in Sedona
Sedona CEO Chat
June 8. This round-table style chat provides Sedona Chamber of Commerce members the opportunity to meet with Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff. Topics to discuss include business issues, ideas and concerns in a professional, group setting. This is free for Chamber members and includes a continental breakfast but you must RSVP to attend. Seating is limited. Contact the Chamber to register. … [Read more...] about Sedona CEO Chat
Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
When Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070 – legislation designed to give the state tools to reduce illegal immigration – outcry, and threats by several cities to boycott Arizona, followed. SB1070, also known as Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, makes the failure to carry immigration documents a state crime and gives the police broad power to detain anyone suspected of being an illegal immigrant. When police have stopped someone for unlawful activity … [Read more...] about Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
With cooler temperatures on the rise and the departure of the Arizona Cardinals, Flagstaff’s busiest season for tourists may be slowing. However, Flagstaff may have fared better than most cities statewide when it comes to this year’s tourism season. According to Heather Ainardi, director of the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), “For the first time since January 2008, Flagstaff is reporting three consecutive months of positive increases in hotel occupancy rates. Amid statewide … [Read more...] about Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone
Think of Sedona and the first thing that comes to mind is its spectacu- lar red rocks. The second thing is probably the spiritual and metaphysical side to this pretty little city of a just over 10,000. Sedona, by some, is considered the psychic capital of the world and sup- ports many new age businesses – from astrologers, to aura readers, to intuitives, to guided tours of the famous vortexes that are believed to enhance the powers of prayer, healing and meditation In fact, there are no … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone