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Sedona Chamber of Commerce e-News
February 4, 2013
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8th Annual Sedona Marathon: A True Success!
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The Sedona Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of our sponsors, supporters and volunteers that made the 8th Annual Sedona Marathon such a success! Last Saturday, February 2, more than 2,300 registrants ran or walked through the Red Rocks of Sedona making this year's race the largest ever. We are receiving many positive reviews for the event and how welcoming Sedona was to all of our visitors.
A sincere thank you to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, Sedona International Film Festival, Pink Jeep Tours, Snap Fitness, host property Amara Resort & Spa, Beer Garden sponsor Oak Creek Brewery and many, many others - we couldn't have done it without you!
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Sedona City Council To Hold Business Community Coffee Chat
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As part of the Sedona City Council's ongoing communications efforts and community outreach, a Business Community Coffee Chat will take place on Thursday, February 7 from 8:30 - 10:00 am at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 SR 179, in the Ballroom located on the 2nd floor above René Restaurant.
According to Mayor Rob Adams, "This is an opportunity for the City Council and the business people in Sedona to have an informal dialogue about the challenges and opportunities that exist in our business community. We want to hear your thoughts and suggestions about issues that you would like the Council to consider."
For more information, please contact the City Manager's office at 204-7127.
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February Offers Great Programs. Mark Your Calendar!
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The Sedona Chamber of Commerce has some great programs in store for our members designed to educate you and help you network to build your business. Mark your calendar today to attend these in February. Call the Chamber at 204-1123 to register for any of these Chamber events, except the Monthly Networking Mixer.
Feb. 13: Monthly Business Forum (8:30 - 10:00 am) This month, we will focus on West Sedona Businesses. If you own or manage a business on the west side, please register to attend this as we work towards a West Sedona Business Association. Your input is valuable and sought.
Feb. 14: Member Orientation (9:00 - 11:00 am) Start your year off with a marketing bang by learning how all the services for which you pay can make your marketing simple and a one-stop effort. Meeting to be held at Best Western PLUS Arroyo Roble Hotel in Uptown.
Feb. 20: Strategies for Success (11:30 am - 1:15 pm) Anthony Flesch of FP2 will present "The Importance of Being Social - How Your Business Can Put Social Media to Work Right Now." Program includes lunch and the training session. Anthony always offers great information, so sign up today. Meeting to be held at Best Western PLUS Arroyo Roble Hotel in Uptown.
Feb. 27: SCORE Business Counseling (all day, by appointment) It never hurts to get some FREE professional input on any aspect of your business. SCORE counselors will work with you once, or set up an ongoing mentoring relationship, if you wish, and all for FREE. Call the Chamber office to schedule your appointment.
Feb. 28: Monthly Networking Mixer (5:30 - 7:00 pm) Come to the new Sedona Wine & Beer Company, located on 2575 W. SR 89A, to kick off your year by networking with other businesses in Sedona. No pre-registration is required for the Mixer.
All month long: Small Business Development Center Counseling for your business. FREE help with any business questions you may have, and the opportunity to establish a mentoring relationship if you wish. Call Rick Marcum at 928-776-2008.
Be sure to keep track of all that the Chamber has to offer by regularly checking the program listings on our website. Mark your calendar and get your business growing!
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Sedona Events - February & March |
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Interested in knowing all of the wonderful activities, events, and happenings taking place in Sedona over the coming months? You can always stay connected by visiting our online Calendar of Events, which is also mobile via VisitSedona.mobi.
Please also enjoy this printable events flyer that covers the February and March specifically, and feel free to distribute this flyer as much as possible.
For questions about the online Calendar of Events, please contact Kegn Hall, PR & Events Manager. |
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Green, Green Ireland - Travel with the Chamber October 2013
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Have you ever wanted to visit beautiful green Ireland? Now that opportunity is at hand as Sedona Chamber of Commerce prepares an excursion departing October 27 for eight days and nights. For the incredibly low price of $2,499 (double occupancy, booked prior to April 1), you'll enjoy round trip airfare from Phoenix, six nights at Castlemartyr Villas, visit the Cliffs of Moher, the Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. You even have the opportunity to extend your trip for additional time in Dublin.
Chamber Discoveries, the organizer of this excursion and others for which the Chamber has partnered with them, is a top notch company that is willing to work with individual passengers to allow travel from different cities, extensions to the travel time and more. Their guides are superb, knowledgeable and very accommodating. This is a trip you won't want to miss!
For the full information package that will answer all your questions, visit
SedonaChamber.com and download the Information Package. Call your friends, kids, grand kids or even old chums and encourage them to make this trip with you. It will offer memories to last a lifetime and all for a remarkably affordable price. Check it out today!
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Marketing Opportunities for Members... |
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Renewal & Wellness Deals and Discounts Category - Free Opportunity
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We all know that Sedona is the location for relaxation and renewal of the body, mind and the soul. Share your special deal or discount for travelers interested in that very thing this new year. All month long in January and February you can have your offer available on a deals and discounts page for those interested in all areas of fitness and wellness. Click here to post your deal today. Must be a Tourism Bureau member to participate. Contact Michelle Conway at 204-1123 or at mconway@sedonachamber.com with any questions. |
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FREE Spring Training Marketing Opportunity! |
Arizona's Spring Training baseball industry contributes $632 million to the state's economy each year, according to a pair of new studies released by the non-profit Cactus League Baseball Association. We will be promoting Spring Training deals via Facebook which will drive the user to our Visit Sedona website. We welcome you to provide us with a package/deal that will be posted on the website. Our consumer message will be to "Visit Sedona during Spring Training, where you will be offered the best in outdoor recreation, arts & culture, and wellness." Please provide your packages on our website by clicking here, and be sure to select the "Spring Training Deals" category. Must be a Tourism Bureau Member to participate. Contact Michelle Conway for more information at mconway@sedonachamber.com or call 204-1123. |
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Smith Travel Research Reports Growth In U.S. Hotel Industry In 2012 |
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The U.S. hotel industry reported growth in all three key performance metrics in 2012, according to data from Smith Travel Research (STR). Overall, the U.S. hotel industry's occupancy increased 2.5 percent to 61.4 percent, its average daily rate (ADR) was up 4.2 percent to $106.10, and its revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew 6.8 percent to 65.17. "Fiscal cliffs, hurricanes, elections and, at times, a sense of overwhelming uncertainty did not deter positive 2012 year-end performance results," said Brad Garner, STR's COO. Annualized room nights sold increased by 3 percent in 2012, and outpaced the 2007 previous peak levels by 60 million rooms (1.09 billion rooms in 2012 versus 1.03 billion in 2007). Room rates for hotels increased by over 4 percent, pushing industry-wide RevPAR by almost 7 percent. The industry was also unencumbered by supply growth of 0.5 percent. (TravelPulse.com, Jan. 22) |
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