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Sedona Chamber of Commerce e-News
April 22, 2013 |
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USFS Scoping Period for 2014 Sedona Marathon Event |
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The US Forest Service has begun their process to review the Sedona Marathon Event request for increasing capacity on the Sedona Marathon event.
In order to achieve success, we are asking that you to send a letter/email of support by April 28. To make it easier for you, we have created a template that can be used to make comments directly to Heather Provencio, the Red Rock District Ranger. The more positive comments we have about the event, the more likely we will have success with our request.
Please email your comments to comments-southwestern-coconino-redrock@fs.fed.us by April 28. The items in red in the template letter should be customized based on your interests. Feel free to use your own words, this is just a sample.
The comment period ends on April 28. Please make your comments as soon possible and be sure to include your name and address.
Thank you!
Jennifer Wesselhoff, President/CEO
jwess@sedonachamber.com
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April 25: Tradeshow Mixer at Elks Lodge
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The Monthly Networking Mixer, in a Tradeshow format, is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 from the 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Members have purchased tables at which they will provide information about their products and services. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with the more than 100 business members.
The Tradeshow Mixer will be held at the Sedona Elks Lodge at 110 Elks Dr. in Sedona (off of Airport Rd). Cost to attend is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. No reservations are required to attend the Mixer. Be sure to bring your business cards and best networking skills!
If you would like to contribute a Mixer Raffle Prize, please contact Catherine Powers at 204-1123. We ask that if you plan on providing a prize, you bring it to the Chamber Administrative Office by Wednesday, 5:00 pm. |
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April 26: West Sedona Businesses Meeting
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West Sedona Businesses are again invited to attend a meeting on Friday, April 26 from 8:30 - 10:00 am. A previous meeting brought together 25 representatives from a variety of businesses on the west side to discuss their concerns and ideas with Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff. The result of that meeting was a follow-up gathering during which City of Sedona representatives discussed the sign ordinance and received member input on the topic.
This next meeting will be held at the Olde Sedona Bar & Grill, 1405 W State Route 89A (across from New Frontiers Market). Please RSVP to the Chamber by 12:00 pm Thursday by calling 204-1123. The meeting is free and we encourage you to attend and make your voice be heard! |
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Ireland Discount Rate Extended 'til May 1
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If travel to Ireland is on your bucket list, you should plan on traveling there with the Sedona Chamber of Commerce on October 27. The discounted rate of $2,499 per person (double occupancy) has been extended until May 1, 2013 (after May 1, the rate increases to $2,599).
The company that organizes the tour, Chamber Discoveries, recently took a Chamber group to Tuscany. Travelers returning from that excursion spoke in glowing terms of accommodations, tours, guides and more. We can expect that same level of attention to detail on the Ireland trip.
For all the details on the trip, you can click here. To see a short video of the sights you will see, check out this Youtube link. You can also pick up a package of information at the Chamber's offices at 45 Sunset Dr. Don't miss this great opportunity to see the Emerald Isle for an affordable price! |
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May 10: Mark Your Calendar and Register for Good Morning Sedona |
Friday, May 10 marks the final show of Good Morning Sedona's 2012 - 2013 season. This is Sedona's premier morning networking event and offers you the opportunity to connect with dozens of others eager to grow you and their businesses. The networking event is held at Los Abrigados from 7:30 - 9:00 am and the cost is only $20 if you preregister. Be sure to mark your calendar and make your reservation.
If you wish to offer a raffle prize, please call the Chamber at 204-1123. You can add your marketing materials to the take-away bags for only $15. Call the Chamber to register, today! Please RSVP for the event or to give a prize by Wednesday, May 8 at 5:00 pm. |
May 4-12: National Travel & Tourism Week
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National Travel & Tourism Week is right around the corner, and we are developing a campaign to show appreciation of our valuable visitors. Watch for upcoming Chamber e-News for a flyer that we'll provide for you to use in your store windows and at your counters.
In the meanwhile, please consider how you can show your appreciation of our visitors in the way of small discounts, cookies in your lobby, free wine tastings at resorts or hotels, etc. Our collective efforts will make a large impact as we all provide that extra touch and customer service May 4-12.
As we all know tourism fuels our economy and makes our community a better one. Did you know that Travel is among the top 10 industries in 48 states and D.C. in terms of employment? That's right, and in Sedona we feel the effects as well and can all share our thanks the week of May 4-12. |
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May 23: Present Your Business to Visitor Center Volunteers! |
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The Chamber Visitor Center will host another forum for members at their bi-monthly Volunteer Breakfast at Golden Goose Cafe & Bistro on Thursday, May 23 from 8:00 - 9:30 am. With approximately 70 visitor center volunteers talking to 1000's of Sedona visitors, this is a great opportunity to present information directly to the volunteers who make referrals to your business. Cost is $50 and includes breakfast with a 5 minute spot on the forum to highlight your business ($25 for each guest attending with you).
Please contact Donna at dretegan@sedonachamber.com or call 204-1123 ext. 350 to sign up. Space is limited to 10 members. Sign up deadline is 5/13/13.
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You Can Help 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 Drive in West Sedona.
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ADOT Seeks Input on Five Year Plan
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) continues to gather public comments on the 2014-2018 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. Please visit the ADOT website to take review the tentative plan and for public hearing details.
If you can't make it to the public hearings, don't worry - there are plenty of other ways to comment, including:
The State Transportation Board will consider all public comments received or postmarked by May 17, before adopting the final 2014-2018 Five-Year Program at its June 14 meeting in Pinetop-Lakeside. |
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The Sedona Chamber of Commerce has a Facebook Page JUST FOR YOU! |
Did you know that we have a Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/SedonaChamberofCommerce?ref=ts&fref=ts dedicated to our members and the entire community?
Please visit, LIKE, and share your business posts with Kegn Hall, Public Relations & Events Manager. The criteria is very easy to follow:
FacebookMembers can submit their content for posting on the Sedona Chamber Facebook page. If you have your own Facebook business page, our 6,700 fans, can become your fans. - The event must take place at a member's location or be hosted by a member
- Submissions should be 40 words or less
- Submissions must include a link and/or photo
- Please write in the third person -avoid I, we, ours, me, my, etc.
- Submissions are limited to two (2) per month, per member
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Marketing Opportunities for Members... |
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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 back again in Sedona from Wednesday, April 24 to Friday, April 26. 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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"Culinary & Wine Escapes" Email Blast |
Please send your materials to Michelle Conway by Monday, 4/29.
We have our own list of potential Sedona visitors who have requested Sedona information specific to Sedona's culinary and wine scene.
We are creating an attractive email, in full-color, with professional photographs. The email will begin with a short introduction to Sedona, and will be complete with a description of your business and your offer! This email will blast to approximately 15,000 contacts in May.
Provide us with 75 words or less, a photo/logo (JPG files only), a short title (up to five words) and a website address for a live link to your site for only $125! Limited to the first ten participants. Must be a Tourism Bureau Member to participate.
Contact Michelle Conway, Director of Marketing, at 204-1123.
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Available Banner Ads on VisitSedona.com |
Did you know that VisitSedona.com...
- Will receive well over 1 million unique visitors this year?
- Is the primary call-to-action in all of our marketing and advertising?
- Consistently ranks at the top of page 1 in Google for hundreds of Sedona search terms?
- And, has banner ad space available on a variety of its pages?
If you are a Tourism Bureau Member who would like to attract the visitor audience, please contact Michelle Conway, Director of Marketing, at mconway@sedonachamber.com or at 204-1123 to inquire about banner ad pricing and availability.
There is a maximum amount of banner ads allowed on VisitSedona.com. Pages are filling up fast. Don't miss this opportunity to have premiere visibility! |
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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.
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AZ State Parks Board Approved 15 Trails to be added to State Trails System |
| The Arizona State Parks Board approved 15 trails to the Arizona State Trails System at the March 20, 2013 Parks Board meeting. Read more... |
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