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May 20, 2013
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Congratulations to McLean Meditation Center
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 Congratulations to McLean Meditation Institute, located at 411 SR 179 Suite 8; specializing in meditation retreats, individual and group classes, and teacher certification. Visit this one-of-a-kind sanctuary and gift store in the heart of Sedona. Enjoy inspiring original art, unique gifts, and must-have meditation supplies. Catch a few minutes of silence in the meditation studio or join a meditation gathering or class for wellness, creativity, and self-discovery and cultivate your personal power, radiance, and inner peace. McLean Meditation Institute, the leading meditation training institute in the Southwest was founded in 2006 by Hay House author, Sarah McLean. mcleanmeditation.com.
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Two Chamber Employees Complete the 2013 Citizens Academy
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 Congratulations to Kegn Hall, our PR & Events Manager and Michelle Conway, our Director of Marketing, on their graduation from the City of Sedona Citizens Academy.
If you have interest in learning how the city operates, look into the annual Citizens Academy at
sedonaaz.gov/Sedonacms/index.aspx?page=734.
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Submit your 2013-2014 Events to our Calendar of Events
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Submitting an event is very easy and 100% open to our members to post as often as they'd like.
 First, please visit calendar.sedonachamber.com/ and 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. You can edit your own events on your Dashboard as a Timeshout member.
To submit an event: Fill out the event submission form as completely as possible. (Including the "Extra Info" tab and the "Venue" tab.) Click "Submit". Once you have clicked "Submit" your event will be added to your dashboard only. After you see your event listed on your dashboard, please click "Edit" then "Share". You must choose the calendar provider: Sedona Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events for it to be live.
Once your event has been processed and submitted, your event will be seen on the calendar pages of SedonaChamber.com and VisitSedona.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Kegn Hall, Public Relations & Events Manager.
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May 22: Prescott National Forest Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
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| Campfire and smoking restrictions will go into effect on the Prescott National Forest Wednesday, May 22, at 8:00 am. Forest managers have determined that key trigger points have been reached to warrant taking these restrictive actions. These include rapid drying of live and dead forest vegetation, escalating fire weather conditions and increased forest visitor use.
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May 23: Member Mixer and a Sunset!
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This Thursday, May 23, join the Sedona Chamber and fellow Chamber members at the Monthly Networking Mixer to be hosted by Mesa Grill at the Airport. Marc Battastini, owner, will open the patio area where you will enjoy unparalleled views and another stunning Sedona sunset while you network.
The Mixer runs from 5:30 - 7:00 pm and the cost to attend is only $10 for members, $15 for non-members. It will be a great opportunity to connect with others, enjoy the Mesa Grill's renowned fare and a beverage while touting your business and meeting friends.
If you would like to offer a raffle prize, just bring it to the Chamber Administrative Office at 45 Sunset Drive by 5:00 pm the day before the event. No reservations are required to attend the mixer. Bring a friend, bring your business cards, and enjoy a Mixer and a sunset!
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June 25: Show Off Your Restaurant or Business at the Regional Mixer
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Your Chamber of Commerce is seeking local restaurants to provide food for the June 25 Regional Mixer to be held at Blazin' M Ranch in Cottonwood. This Mixer will be a partnership with the Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Jerome, and Sedona Chambers of Commerce. Each of the five Chambers will be providing 3 food vendors so no one vendor has to feed what is expected to be more than 400 attendees. Please contact David Keeber, Director of Membership at the Sedona Chamber if you are interested in participating. For more information, click here.
In addition, the Regional Mixer offers the opportunity to purchase a tradeshow table for only $100. There is hardly a better way to get your business services or products in front of so many people. Only 12 tables will be offered, so call the Cottonwood Chamber at 634-7593 today to reserve your table.
This will be a great opportunity to get your business in front of people from all over the Sedona Verde Valley area. Mark your calendar to attend. Bring a few friends, too!
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Ireland Trip Seats Still Available
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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 rate of $2,599 per person (double occupancy) offers an opportunity to see this storied country at an affordable price. This includes airfare from Phoenix!
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 Administration Office at 45 Sunset Drive. Don't miss this great opportunity to see the Emerald Isle for an affordable price! |
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Marketing Opportunities for Tourism Bureau Members...
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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 one in Google for hundreds of Sedona search terms?
- And, has banner ad space available on a variety of its pages?
If your business 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 number 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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| New Arizona Law Restricts Types of Service Animals Allowed in Public Spaces |
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People will soon no longer be allowed to carry parrots, squirrels, cats and ferrets into Arizona restaurants claiming they are service animals, under a new law that restricts the types of animals people can use to help them in public places. And attempts by some people to claim their pet is providing an emotional-comfort "service," a ruse that has frustrated some restaurant owners, is explicitly forbidden by the law, which goes into effect later this year. Only dogs and miniature horses that are trained and perform work directly related to an individual's disability will be recognized service animals in Arizona. The new state law mirrors the U.S. Department of Justice's Americans with Disabilities Act, which was updated in 2011. Rep. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, sponsored House Bill 2401 at the request of the Arizona Restaurant Association, whose members said the state's existing law, which broadly recognizes any animal that provides any service, tied their hands when it came to keeping out more exotic creatures. (AZCapitolTimes.com; Associated Press, May 7)
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Recent Clippings assisted with or provided by the Sedona Chamber
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