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January 3, 2012
Happy New Years!  
Sedona Chamber of Commerce B-Flash

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Member Discounts...

ShopInSedona.com-Add Your Offer Today! 

 

The Chamber's "local deals" website ShopInSedona.com has been improved with the addition of printable coupons and the opportunity to add a link to your SedonaChamber.com listing. The new site gives local shoppers more reasons to visit and more ways to connect with you. Our goal is to increase the awareness of the features and benefits to our local shoppers and bring more business to you. Posting your offer is quick, easy and free! Go to the site ShopInSedona.com and click on "Submit Your Local Deal." Your new offer will make the site even more valuable to local shoppers.  Post your deal today!

 Member News...

Sedona Rouge Employee Receives Award

 

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce Marilu Jimenez, Executive Housekeeper, has been named Outstanding Employee of the Year by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association. This year, the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa nominated Marilu Jimenez, Executive Housekeeper, for the Housekeeping/ Engineering Employee of the year. Ms. Jimenez has been with the Sedona Rouge since the opening in 2005. Ms. Jimenez has demonstrated a level of commitment that exceeds expectations. As Jerry Soto, Rooms Division Manager, says of his star employee, "No task is too large or too small for Marilu. She consistently looks for ways for her department to work smarter and better." For more information call (928) 203-4111.

Business Briefs...

Increase Your Profits in 2012  

 

Start 2012 by eliminating unnecessary expense from your business. Did you know that 93% of businesses are charged hidden fees by their credit card processor? KJZ Consulting can eliminate these fees and put this money back in your pocket. Typical savings range from 8 - 20%. If they don't save you money you pay them nothing. Enrollment fees will be waived in January for Chamber members. To set up a free assessment for your business call Ken Zraik at (928) 301-2558. KJZ Consulting is focused on reducing your expenses and improving your cash flow.

 

PlayBig Online Marketing

 

PlayBig offers training, strategy creation and implementation of all thing Social Media for your small business. Whether you need help creating a profile, building a comprehensive marketing strategy, or a done-for-you Social Media plan, PlayBig can help. Their Easy Social Media Learning Center is perfect for the business owner who wants to be in charge of their own Social Media management but need help learning how to navigate and market correctly on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Visit playbigonlinemarketing.com for more information.  

Upcoming Events...

Sedona Sunrise Superstar

 

Welcome the New Year and get your tickets now for the Sedona Sunrise Superstar and Rising Star vocal talent competition, sponsored by True Financial Wealth Management Firm LLC, all to raise funds for the Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults. The competition, featuring new, local talent from Sedona and the Verde Valley, will be held on the nights of January 4, 11, 18, and 26 at 7:00 pm at the Sedona Creative Life Center. Purchase tickets early, $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12, at Bashas', Rycus Corners, Webers, and at the Sedona Sunrise Center. For information call (928) 282-8969. 

 

1st Friday January 6, 2012

 

The Sedona Gallery Association is pleased to announce events for the next 1st Friday on January 6. The Sedona Gallery Association represents the collaborative efforts of the premiere galleries in Sedona to ensure that art lovers and artists alike experience the best art environment imaginable.

1st Friday is an amazing event of fine talent, images and entertainment- one of Sedona's "things to see." The Sedona Trolley provides free transportation to venture from art gallery to art gallery. Please visit the Gallery Association website for more information and a map at sedonagalleryassociation.com, find them on Facebook at Sedona Gallery Association, or follow them on Twitter@SedonaGalleries. 

 

New Year, New Location at Rowe Fine Art Gallery  

 

Happy New Year! Welcome in 2012 during "New Year, New Location" at Rowe Fine Art Gallery on Friday. January 6 from 5:00 - 8:00  pm during the Sedona Gallery Association's 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Rowe Fine Art, which opened in Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in 2010, recently relocated from its upstairs site to a larger space directly under the bell tower at Tlaquepaque. Come enjoy art from the gallery's contemporary and traditional southwestern painters, sculptors and jewelers including Rowe Fine Art's newest additions, Kim Kori, Liam Herbert and Jennifer Inge. For more information call (928) 282-8877 or visit rowegallery.com. 

 

Business Networking with NAWBO

 

The Sedona - Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) will be meeting on Thursday, January 12 at 11:15 am at Poco Diablo.  For information on joining NAWBO SVV with its networking opportunities, go to nawbosvv.org and click Member Benefits. Please make your reservation by visiting nawbosvv.org and click on events for more information and to purchase your ticket.

 

'Take Shelter'

  

Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father question whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself in the new, award-winning drama. "Take Shelter" premieres on Tuesday, January 10 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Harkins Theatres. Tickets are $12 or $9 for Film Festival members, and will be available starting at 3:00 pm that day in the Harkins lobby. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 W. SR 89A, Suite A3, or call (928) 282-1177. For more information visit SedonaFilmFestival.com. 

 

New Year, New Artists at Lanning Gallery 

 

For the "1st Friday Gallery Tour" of the New Year on January 6, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Lanning Gallery celebrates all that is brand new at the gallery: New artists, new mediums and new works. An exciting addition is Phil Lichtenhan who constructs elegant and earthy wound metal bird nests from found materials with high-fired ceramic eggs inside; Lisa Albinger creates symbolically surrealistic oil paintings with a unique look and distinctive narratives; Chris Deverill creates enchantingly eclectic animals in bronze, both small and monumental. Call (928) 282-6865 or visit lanninggallery.com. 

 

A New Year at Turquoise Tortoise Gallery 

 

For its January 6 "1st Friday Gallery Tour" from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Turquoise Tortoise Gallery showcases all that is new. With champagne in hand, visitors can pick out new pieces or try on jewelry from new artists such as Kathleen Chavez, Larry Chavez or father and son artists Paul and Darren Livingston; all are gifted Diné (Navajo) jewelers who create pendants, bracelets, rings and bench beads impeccably gorgeous in execution. Now in its 41st year, the gallery thanks all its collectors throughout the years. Call (928) 282-2262 or visit turquoisetortoisegallery.com.

   

"Arizona History & Hi-Jinx" at Sedona Heritage Museum

 

The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of "Arizona History & Hi-Jinx" at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 7 at the Sedona Heritage Museum. Audiences will enjoy award-winning actor and playwright Peach use historical narrative, cowboy poetry, and tongue-in-cheek fun to weave stories of the growing pains of the 'Baby State' and other state and local history. This is original show is a certified official Arizona Centennial event. Tickets $6, children under 12 are free.  Museum admission is separate. Located at 735 Jordan Rd in Jordan Park in Uptown. (928) 282-7038.  


Kegn Hall, Public Relations Coordinator 

45 Sunset Drive Sedona AZ 86336
928-204-1123 ext.170   

pr@sedonachamber.com