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Sedona Chamber
of Commerce Weekly E-Flash
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Message from the CEO...
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Dear Members,
The Board of Directors and staff at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce take our job of serving our members very seriously. Every decision, every action, every goal is based upon our mission of making Sedona a thriving business environment. We are committed to enhancing the economic well-being of our community and our members and working to support Sedona's commercial and civic interests.
We wish you merry holidays and a healthy, wealthy new year!
Jennifer Wesselhoff
President/CEO
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Volunteer at the 2012 Sedona Marathon
|  Are you looking to be involved in the 2012 Sedona Marathon, without running or walking in one of the races? Join our amazing team of volunteers and invest your time in the event of the year. Your time and efforts are deeply needed and valued among your community, friends and thousands of runners. Marvel as Olympic hopefuls, part of Team USA- Arizona, compete to beat the course record and strive to be the top runners in the world. In 2011, volunteers had superb viewing location on the course to witness, encourage and help, the youngest athlete at the tender age of 3, the eldest at age of 84, as well as the brilliant Olympic hopefuls. Please visit surveymonkey.com to volunteer!
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| CEO Chat at Chamber Office |  This Round table style chat provides members the opportunity to meet with Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff to discuss business issues, ideas and concerns in a professional, group setting. On Friday, December 14 from 8:30-10:00am. Please RSVP to attend by calling Donna at (928) 204-1123
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Sedona Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
|  Mark your calendar for January 20, 2012!
Sedona Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Member Meeting on Friday morning, January 20, 2012 from 8:30 - 10:00 am. The meeting will include a continental style breakfast with beverages, to be followed by presentations by the Chamber's staff, reports from our Affinity groups, and Mr. Jim Rounds of Elliot Pollack & Company as keynote speaker who will provide an economic update and forecast for 2012. Time to network before, during and after is a key feature of the meeting.
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Toys for Tots Collection at Chamber Office
|  Sedona Chamber of Commerce is once again happy to serve as a collection point for your donations to the Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots drive. Please bring your unwrapped, new toys to the Chamber Administrative Office at 45 Sunset Drive between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Thank you! |
| Sedona Monthly Magazine Offers New Member Discount |  One benefit of Chamber membership is the discounts Chamber members offer to their fellow members. A new offer has been posted by Sedona Monthly Magazine that provides a 10% discount for first time advertisers with the publication. This publication is mailed free to every home and business in the area, as well as being offered in the various lodging facilities through the region. Deb Weinkauff's generous offer gives businesses the opportunity to reach literally thousands of readers every month! For more information, click here. Member Discounts are a great way to tell your fellow Chamber members that you appreciate them and want to work together to help each other. These offers include cover discount AFLAC insurance, Sam's Club membership, office supplies at great rates from Northern Office Supply, and now Sedona Monthly Magazine. If you would like to offer a similar offer to Chamber of Commerce members, please contact David Keeber at (928) 204-1123, or email. |
Reach Tour Operators and Travel Agents via Chamber's Travel Trade E-Newsletters
|  The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau sends out quarterly E-newsletters to over 1,300 highly qualified national and international tour operators and travel agents who bring business to Sedona. Those members that have updates for tour operators/travel agents, those that are willing to work with them and offer wholesale rates, group rates, etc. or offer unique programs that are appealing for tour operators to include in their tour programs, please prepare a text of 150 words or less including your contact information. Please note that many of them are working on programs which will be offered to their clients in the future, normally 6 to 18 months out, so the content should be relevant time-wise. Those members that are interested in including your information in the next travel trade newsletter, which is scheduled to go out in December, please send your information to Sachiko Sado at sado@sedonachamber.com by Friday, December 16. |
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Does your VisitSedona.com Deal Expire the end of December? | |
We have noticed that many of you have set your deal or discount package expiration dates to the end of December on VisitSedona.com. If you would like to extend this date, please let us know. Otherwise, your deal is set to come off the site automatically and you will have to re-submit a new package.
If you'd like to extend your expiration date, please contact Michelle Conway at the Chamber at (928) 204-1123 or at mconway@sedonachamber.com. Thank you! |
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Post your Sedona Marathon Deals Today! | |
 Just a reminder that we have a Sedona Marathon Deals category on VisitSedona.com that is open for Tourism Bureau Members to utilize. Are you interested in reaching 2,500 racers, plus their fans and family who will be here in February? Then create an offer to those who will be here for the Marathon, and post your deal today!
Please contact Michelle Conway at the Chamber at (928) 204-1123 or at mconway@sedonachamber.com with questions. Thank you! |
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New! Bowl Game Marketing Opportunity | |
 It's that time of year again! As fans from Oklahoma State, Stanford, Oklahoma and Iowa college football follow their teams to Arizona in the next three weeks, they will undoubtedly make the most of their visit and extend their stay.
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau is welcoming these fans to Sedona with Internet and print advertising, a direct mail/call campaign, social media efforts and public relations.
We've also created a anew Deals & Discount Packages category. Go to VisitSedona.com to create your tailor-made package for this audience today! Click here to complete your form, and be sure to select Bowl Games Deals for the category. |
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Promoting Sedona to Los Angeles & Orange County Residents | |
 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau will be at the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show January 14 and 15 promoting our beautiful destination! The show attracts over 20,000 Orange County and Los Angeles area residents and travel agents each year. According to our recent visitor survey, a large portion of our visitors come from Southern California, so we want to make sure that Sedona stays top-of-mind with this valuable audience.
We would like to extend a unique invitation to share our booth to two Tourism Bureau members for the small investment of $1,100 each. Please contact Michelle Conway by Thursday, December 22 if you are interested.
Additionally, we are providing a brochure distribution opportunity where we will bring your brochures to the show. The small fee for this brochure distribution is $50 for 100 brochures. Please bring brochures with payment to the Sedona Chamber Administrative Office at 45 Sunset Drive, attention Michelle Conway, by Friday, January 6.
Contact Michelle for more information at (928) 204-1123 or at mconway@sedonachamber.com. Thank you! |
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"Renewal & Wellness" Email Blast Opportunity | |
Please send your materials to Michelle Conway by Wednesday, 1/4
 We have our own list of potential Sedona visitors who have requested information specific to Sedona's Wellness, Spas, Fitness, and Spiritual & Metaphysical interests.
We are creating an attractive email, in full-color, with professional photographs based on our "Renewal & Wellness" brand theme - perfect for the start of the New Year! The email will begin with an introduction to Sedona, and will be complete with a description of your business and your offer! This email will blast to approximately 6,000 contacts in January.
Provide us with 75 words or less, a photo/logo (JPG files only), and a website address for a live link to your site for only $85! Limited to the first ten participants. Must be a Tourism Bureau Member to participate.
Contact Michelle Conway at (928) 204-1123 or at mconway@sedonachamber.com.
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Marketing Opportunity to Reach Meeting Planners - There is Still Room Left!
|  The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau is offering a new program to reach professional meeting planners. The goal is to lure meeting planners who have meetings in the Phoenix metropolitan area into coming to Sedona before or after their convention/meeting for a Sedona "FAM" (familiarization) trip. A special website is under construction and will be marketed through our targeted mailings to planners throughout the USA!
Participating Tourism Bureau Members would be asked to: 1) Submit their brochures to be included in the mailings to the meeting planners. We would need a brochure quantity of approximately 750 total from each participant; and, 2) Include gift items for the Welcome Bags that will be distributed once the meeting planner arrives in Sedona. Examples of gift items might be a gift certificate, or a promotional item. The quantity and examples of the gift items will be determined at a later date.
This opportunity is open to the first 15 Tourism Bureau Members who respond. The cost to participate is $250 total for this 6-month campaign. That's only $40 per month to market your company to this desirable audience. Please contact Michelle Conway with any questions and to participate at (928) 204-1123 or mconway@sedonachamber.com
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Tourism Tidbits... | |
Hotels Offer Services for Stressed Air Travelers
Hotels are jumping in to ease the stress of air travel for their guests, with optional services such as personal airport concierges and lounges, takeout meals to eat on the plane and clothes available on arrival to avoid overweight-luggage fees. Last year, Westin Hotels & Resorts began lending guests New Balance sneakers and workout apparel to help reduce bulk in carry-on bags. Hotels also are helping travelers dodge overweight luggage fees. The Hampton Inn & Suites Wesley Chapel in Florida installed a luggage weight scale in the lobby after overhearing guests vent about getting hit with charges. The hotel also keeps a variety of postal boxes for guests to ship items home if it will keep costs down. Many hotels now offer meals to go as well. The Four Seasons Seattle introduced a Flight Bites menu last year, with meals like pasta salad with grilled eggplant and tomatoes, cured meats, pickles and cookies served in compostable containers, for $30. And Hilton's Hampton Inn chain offers free On the Run Breakfast Bags packed with water, fruit, a muffin and a cereal bar each morning. (NewYorkTimes.com, Nov. 30) |
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SuperPass 2012 is here...
| As the holidays sneak closer, pick up a Sedona SuperPass coupon book from the Sedona Visitor Center in Uptown. For only $8 each, its chock full of great deals and discounts perfect for a stocking stuffer! Whether it's a dining experience, an outdoor adventure, retail shopping or even a massage, you won't find a better way to get the very most of shopping in Sedona. The SuperPass, worth $5,000 in coupons, is not just for our out of town guest - anyone can purchase one. For only $8, using a single coupon will more than repay for it's total. Stop by the Visitor Center in Uptown at 331 Forest Road to pick one up.
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