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Sedona Chamber of Commerce e-News
April 8, 2013
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April 10: Business Forum to Focus on Restaurants
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Wednesday, April 10 marks the next monthly Business Forum. The topic of discussion will be "Restaurants." If you are a restaurant owner, manager or employee and would like to bring your questions, concerns and ideas to a round table discussion with Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff and others, join us from 8:30 - 10:00 am. Its also a great opportunity to network with others in the field. The Forum is FREE, but please RSVP by Tuesday, April 9 by calling 204-1123.
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April 10: Free Healthy Workplaces Training Offered
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The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) is offering Prescott area employers the new Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) training, free of charge. The HAWP training is split into two sessions: one half-day session, and (six weeks later) one full-day session. The first session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Modules 1- 3, at the Residence Inn, 3599 Lee Circle, Prescott, AZ 86301
The program is designed for "small businesses," and can benefit employers of a couple of employees on up to 2000 plus. Ideally, organizational leaders and/or H.R. professionals will participate on behalf of their business.
Space is limited. This training is being offered free of charge thanks to a partnership with Yavapai County Community Health Services and the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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April 16: Discover the Best of Arizona at Sound Bites Grill with Roger Naylor
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 On Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Roger Naylor will be at Sound Bites Grill where he'll talk about discovering the beauty of Arizona, his book, Arizona Kicks on Route 66, and his quest to hike 1,000 miles in 2013.
Special guests include Greg Stevenson, owner of The Hike House, and the Sedona Car Club will have a few of their classic rides on display.
For more information on Roger Naylor visit rogernaylor.com.
For more information on Sound Bites Grill call (928) 282-2713 or visit soundbitesgrille.com.
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April 17: Strategies for Success: Social Media Integration
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Wednesday, April 17 brings another Strategies for Success program when Lisa Bravo and Steve Sharp present "SEO & Social Media Marketing Integration Strategies." This presentation will be in three parts:
- Online Marketing - Discovering What is Right for Your Business
- Social Media Revolution - What Does It Mean to Your Business?
- Integration of SEO and Social Media with Ease
Each section will provide an overview, explanation of online services, and tips for success on both SEO and social media marketing. Lisa Bravo, owner of LisaBravo.com specializes in Internet marketing and consulting, and Steve Sharp of SEO Internet Marketing Results has provided coaching on internet marketing and business start ups. As a special enticement, bring your business card and enter the drawing to be on the "Big Screen". Lisa and Steve will be selecting three businesses to showcase as their model for their PowerPoint presentation on how to effectively integrate SEO (search engine optimization) and the revolutionary Social Media platforms.
The program includes lunch; $15 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-members. The program runs from 11:30 am - 1:15 pm. Please call the Chamber at 204-1123 by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16, to reserve your seat and order your lunch. |
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April 25: A Few Tables at the Tradeshow Mixer are Still Available
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The Tradeshow Networking Mixer is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at the Sedona Elks Lodge. Tradeshow Networking Mixers allow our members the opportunity to purchase an exhibition table on which to promote their products and services to potential new customers. Each mixer attracts between 175 - 250 attendees. There are only two Tradeshow Networking Mixers this year, so don't miss out!
Call Catherine at 204-1123 if you would like to reserve one of the twenty Tradeshow mixer tables for your business for $100. Admission to the mixers is $10 for members, and $15 for non-members, which includes food and two drink tickets. No reservations are required to attend the mixers. |
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Do You Have an Event in 2013 or 2014?
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The Sedona Chamber of Commerce offers two free outlets for your upcoming events! 1. If you are a Chamber Member and you have an event, please submit it to our Sedona Chamber Calendar found at http://calendar.sedonachamber.com/, and follow these simple instructions: - Click on the neon green button titled "Add an Event" located on the upper right hand corner of the screen.
- It's best to become a member of Timeshout (our calendar provider), which is free and easy, so can edit your own events on your Dashboard.
- Fill out the event submission form as complete as possible. (Including the "Extra Info" tab and the "Venue" tab.)
- Click submit ONE TIME. Once your event has been processed and submitted, your event will be seen on the calendar pages of SedonaChamber.com and VisitSedona.com.
- To get your event on the Sedona Events Flyer, your event must be properly submitted on or before the first of the month. Example: Events submitted on or before May 1 will be in the June/July Sedona Events Flyer which is distributed all over Sedona.
- Event Calendar processing can take up to one business day, so please be patient.
2. To submit your event to our Sedona Signature Events Calendar Page, you must be a Tourism Bureau Member. http://sedonachamber.com/article/341. Here is the criteria for your reference: http://sedonachamber.com/uploads/document/Signature_Event_Criteria.pdf If you have any questions, please contact Kegn Hall. |
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Welcome New Chamber Members |
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New members to the Sedona Chamber of Commerce are given a Gift Bag that contains welcoming items from you, their fellow Chamber members. It is a great way to make a fun first impression and be among the first to network with that business owner.
If you would like to be among the Chamber members who are the first to greet a new member, you can provide us with small items for the Gift Bags. We ask that the item(s) be a true gift with some value, and not just a flyer about your business. Some businesses have given gifts like a logo pen or note pad, other have given certificates for massages or readings. The choice is yours.
We distribute 15 bags to new members each month, so if you plan on contributing, please provide at least six months worth of items. Questions? Call us at 204-1123, or just drop off your items at the Administration Office at 45 Sunset Dr. in West Sedona.
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Help Honor the Best Businesses in Arizona, Nominate Your Favorite for a
Spirit of Enterprise Award
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Want to help honor your favorite Arizona company? Nominate it for a 2013 Spirit of Enterprise Award. The awards from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University recognize some of Arizona's best businesses for creating jobs, boosting our economy and treating customers right.
You can nominate any company that is:
- A for-profit enterprise in business for at least four years;
- Incorporated, headquartered or having a majority of its business operations in Arizona;
- Employing at least three or more full-time workers;
- Able to demonstrate profitability over the last three years combined.
In addition, one minority-owned business will receive the Gary L. Trujillo Minority Enterprise Award sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
Once a company is nominated, it will have until July 31 to complete an awards application.
The winners of the 17th Annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards will be announced at a luncheon at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix on November 22. Hundreds of Arizona business and community leaders attend this annual event.
For more information on nominating a company, applying for the awards, or attending the luncheon, call (480) 965-0474 or visit spiritofenterprise.org.
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Sedona Marathon Demographic Profile |
Are you interested in knowing more about the registrants who participated in this year's Sedona Marathon? Curious about their ages, where they reside, and how many nights they stayed in Sedona?
We've created a one-sheet that outlines the various demographics of those who participated in the marathon this past February.
Click here for to view this one-sheet, and contact Michelle Conway for more information at 204-1123 or at mconway@sedonachamber.com.
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Announcing the New Experience Sedona Guide & Membership Directory |
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce our 2013/2014 Membership Directory and 2013/2014 Experience Sedona Guide. Special thanks to Madden Media, official publisher of the Membership Directory and the Experience Sedona Guide, for their diligent and creative work in developing these issues.
Published every spring, these four-color magazines sustain our Sedona brand, and include valuable information that will serve the local community as well as our visitors.
You will find that this year's Membership Directory is in full color and offers expanded community information. Be sure to check out the two page map inside the back cover. Please use this directory as a tool to do business locally and with other Chamber members. Local businesses play a vital role in our community.
Just under 60 pages, our Experience Sedona Guide contains new editorial information on outdoor recreation, sightseeing, tours, arts and culture, shopping, dining, and lodging; as well as information on the spa experience, weddings, and spiritual and personal enrichment. You'll also find a calendar of our wonderful events, and listings or grids of our various Tourism Bureau members, all followed by various Sedona and surrounding area maps.
If you're a Tourism Bureau member, you are automatically listed in the Experience Sedona Guide, which is distributed to statewide visitor information centers, AAA offices, airport kiosks in Phoenix, and Phoenix Valley concierge desks. The guide is sent to hundreds of travel writers in the U.S. and abroad, and is mailed to thousands of visitors each year. You'll find the guide online at VisitSedona.com utilizing turnpage technology, and will also find it as an app in the iTunes store. This is just one of the many points of great marketing exposure for Tourism Bureau members. And while this year's guide has already been printed, it still makes sense to join the Tourism Bureau today. As a Tourism Bureau member, you'll immediately get listed on VisitSedona.com, our official tourism website which sees 1.2 million visitors a year.
To pick up additional copies of these Chamber of Commerce publications, or to learn more about being included in the Experience Sedona Guide and Tourism Bureau membership, please contact us at 204-1123.
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Marketing Opportunities for Members... |
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Reach Grand Canyon Visitors |
Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is partnering once again with Grand Canyon Journal, a leading vacation planning media company, which reaches over 500,000 consumers planning a trip to the Grand Canyon region. They've extended a special 20% discount offer for members to participate. The program showcases Sedona and your business through an integrated media program. Your ad and bonus editorial will run in the Sedona Section, along with the Sedona Chamber, in the 2014 edition of Grand Canyon Journal; in their tablet editions (iPad, Nook); and, featured on MyGrandCanyonPark.com. You'll also receive a map link and call-out on MyGrandCanyonPark.com and consumer leads for nine months. For more information, please contact David Krause at dkrause@aimmedia.com or Michelle Conway at mconway@sedonachamber.com. |
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Foreign Language "Lure" Brochures Available |
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau's English, French, German and Japanese lure brochures are available for your use. These beautiful, branded lure brochures highlight key Sedona information with the purpose of enticing visitors to Sedona. Consider including this brochure in your mailings or use them at your tradeshows. Keep them handy for your international customers to make them feel welcomed to our community. There are a number of ways to utilize these brochures. Pick up a bundle today at the Chamber Administrative Office located at 45 Sunset Drive. Contact Michelle Conway for more information at 204-1123 or mconway@sedonachamber.com. |
Introducing the "Transportation Deals" Category on VisitSedona.com |
"You can't enjoy all that Sedona has to offer unless you have a way to get here! There are a number of businesses who will make sure you arrive to Sedona safely and comfortably. Plus, once you're here, they will also be able to escort you to all Sedona area attractions, restaurants and sights." That's our message to consumers on VisitSedona.com, under the new "Transportation Deals" category. Now is the time for relevant Tourism Bureau members to post their travel and transportation deal to our site by completing this form. Be sure to select the "Transportation Deals" category from the drop-down. Contact Michelle Conway for more information at 204-1123 or mconway@sedonachamber.com. |
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2013-2014 Sedona Destination Event Planner Advertising Opportunity
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New this year, the Chamber is excited to partner with Madden Media to produce a Sedona Destination Event Planner! This will be a primary response piece used to fulfill meeting, group, event, and wedding inquiries. It will reflect the "My Sedona" brand and supplement the 2013-2014 Experience Sedona Guide that Madden Media has just produced with a vibrant new look.
The circulation of 2013-2014 Sedona Destination Event Planner will be 2,500 copies, which will be amplified through an online turn-page version easily accessed on our meetings website, MySedonaMeeting.com. In addition to fulfilling inquiries, the guide will be distributed through our Meeting Planners Mailing Program and at various trade-shows.
With your advertising support, we will be able to market Sedona as a premier small meeting, event and wedding destination. Our success depends on your participation.
Dan Carter, Account Executive, will be in Sedona from 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 3 to 2:30 pm, Friday, April 5. To schedule a brief and informal meeting with him or to learn more about the new advertising opportunities in the 2013-2014 Sedona Destination Event Planner, contact him at (480) 638-3774 or dcarter@maddenmedia.com. |
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Spring Training Comes To A Close |
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The Arizona Diamondbacks saw a 2.3 percent dip in attendance this spring to 182,447 but remained the top draw among the 15 Cactus League teams and the 15 teams training in Florida's Grapefruit League. The Diamondbacks had 12 of 16 sellouts at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick after a slow start, said Derrick Hall, Diamondbacks president. "When the weather is cool, the fans are just not ready to watch games," Hall said. The San Francisco Giants, defending World Series champions, nearly filled Scottsdale Stadium for 12 of their 16 home games and saw a slight increase in attendance to 168,820. "It was a fantastic spring," said Sara Hunt, a Giants vice president. "We had amazing support from our fans." About 56 percent of Cactus League fans are visitors who spent more than $230 million during their vacations here last year, according to a study commissioned by the league association. (AZCentral.com, March 28) |
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