There is a lot to learn from performance-based and data-driven methodology. Data-driven strategies using Total Quality Management (TQM) tools develop world class organizations. Performance-based and data-driven methodology is essential for organizations, improving the efficiency and strategic decision-making. What we have learned from the Tourism Government Models DMO Benchmark that governments use data-driven strategies to develop…
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Sedona Area Stories and information
Heads up Sedona, January is a critical time
January is a critical time for those living in Sedona. The Sedona City Council will have their Annual City Council retreat on January 17 & 18, 2023. City Council will be setting priorities. In addition, the City Council has a joint meeting with the regional Chamber of Commerce on January 11, 2023. The Chamber and…
City Economic Development Advisory Boards Benchmark
City Economic Development Advisory Boards Benchmark What type of policy do other Cities and Towns in Arizona for Economic Development Advisory Boards?Are there any laws in Arizona for Cities & Town Economic Development? State Law: Economic Development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Arizona Cities or TownsExpenditures for economic development; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.11Economic development under State Law is requires “improve…
Conflict of Interest?
Sometimes I come across something that sparks my curiosity which leads me to think and research it. I come from a background of highly regulated industry working with all levels of governments including international governments, countries. Each country has different requirements, each one inspected analized our products, process and facility for compliance. If we didn’t…
Home Rule Yes Vote Gives City Your Blank Check
Home Rule Gives the City Your Blank Check May 2018 Letters to editor of multiple Sedona Blog sites. By: Henry Twombly
Data & Graphs: by Donna Joy
Did Sedona City Council kick the can down the Road in 2015?
February 23, 2015. 9-500.06. Hospitality Industry; discrimination prohibited.
2014 Sedona Businesses Withdraw from Chamber
In 2014 I withdrew my Sedona business and a non-profit 501 C(6) Sedona Wedding ~ Sedona Bridal Fair being their signature event from the Sedona Chamber. Learn why in this post:This post was submitted to the Sedonaeye February 11, 2014 Thank you Eddie Maddock for accurately reporting the state of Sedona. You are my hero! The…
Future Weddings Will Be Few Small and Close to Home
2013 letter to Sedona City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Performance metrics showed their actions hurt a thriving Northern Arizona Wedding Industry.




