activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 14
- Conducts regular Chamber Board Meetings Board Governance & Member VotingHolds monthly Board Meetings on the 4th Tuesday at the Chamber office to manage organizational operations and governance.
- Disseminating community information Visitor Center OperationsDistributes a monthly e-newsletter and utilizes a Facebook Event Feed to provide current information about Tombstone, Arizona, including valid City of Tombstone permitted events.
- Distributes tourism and community informationProduces and distributes a monthly e-newsletter, downloadable adventure guide and map, and maintains a Facebook event feed to share information about events, tourism, and relocation opportunities in Tombstone, AZ.
- Hosts monthly treasure hunt (Finders Keepers Challenge) Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes a recurring community engagement event in which a keepsake is hidden monthly in the Tombstone Historic District, with clues distributed via Facebook and in-person at the Chamber office.
- Markets Tombstone as a tourist destination Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionEngages in advertising and promotional efforts to increase visitation and city revenue by positioning Tombstone, AZ as a destination for quality economic growth and development.
- Organizes community and holiday events Community Festival & Event OrganizationPlans and hosts public events including the Tombstone Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa in the Park, Holiday Light Parade, and SantaCon to promote community engagement and tourism.
- Organizing Community Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes and promotes various community events in Tombstone, including the Finders Keepers Challenge (a monthly treasure hunt), Christmas Tree Lighting, SantaCon, Holiday Light Parade, and Santa in the Park. It also publishes valid City of Tombstone permitted events on its Facebook listing.
- Organizing community events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes various community events in Tombstone, including the Finders Keepers Challenge (a monthly treasure hunt), the Christmas Tree Lighting, SantaCon, the Holiday Light Parade, and Santa in the Park.
- Promoting Tombstone as a Tourist Destination Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionMarkets Tombstone, Arizona as a destination location to increase visitation and city revenue, including providing adventure guides and maps, and promoting tourism with statewide agencies.
- Promoting Tombstone as a tourist destination Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionMarkets Tombstone, Arizona, as a destination location to increase visitation and city revenue, including promoting its historic district and local businesses. This involves distributing adventure guides and maps, and advocating with statewide tourism agencies.
- Providing Information and Relocation Resources Relocation and Visitor Packet DistributionDistributes a monthly e-newsletter with information about Tombstone, Arizona, and offers downloadable or mailed relocation packets for individuals moving to the area.
- Providing relocation resources Relocation and Visitor Packet DistributionOffers a downloadable or mailed relocation packet for individuals moving to Tombstone, AZ.
- Supporting Member Businesses Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides marketing avenues, pro-business advocacy, and high visibility events for over 90-100 member businesses, including digital directories, newsletters, social media posts, and Chamber decals.
- Supports and promotes member businesses Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides marketing exposure for over 100 member businesses through a digital directory, newsletters, social media, publications, and Chamber decals; offers high-visibility events and advocacy to support business growth.
advocacy · 1
- Advocates for Tombstone with state tourism entities Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyRepresents Tombstone, AZ at the state level by advocating with statewide tourism agencies and organizations to support local economic development and visibility.
capacity building · 1
- Supporting member businesses Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides marketing avenues, pro-business advocacy, and high visibility events for over 90-100 member businesses. This includes exposure through digital directories, newsletters, social media, and encouraging public support for local businesses.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Broadening community engagement through inclusive participation models inclusive_community_engagementThe Chamber expands its reach and impact beyond formal membership by offering designations like "Friend of the Chamber," which allows a wider range of individuals, including non-residents, to contribute financially and through volunteering, thereby strengthening the community support network.
- Community engagement through experiential activation community-engagement-through-gamificationThe Chamber uses gamified events like a monthly treasure hunt to drive local and visitor interaction with businesses and town landmarks, increasing foot traffic and community involvement.
- Community engagement through experiential promotion community-engagement-through-gamificationThe Chamber uses gamified experiences like monthly treasure hunts to drive exploration of the town, increase foot traffic to local businesses, and deepen engagement among residents and visitors.
- Facilitating tourism and visitor experience through curated information and member promotion tourism_facilitation_and_member_promotionThe Chamber enhances the visitor experience and promotes its members by providing curated travel information, including suggested itineraries and FAQs, and directly linking to member businesses, thereby guiding visitors and supporting local commerce.
- Inclusive community support network expanded community support networkBy offering a "Friend of the Chamber" designation, the organization expands engagement beyond formal business members to include individuals who support Tombstone, enabling broader financial and volunteer participation regardless of residency.
- Inclusive community support network expansion expanded community support networkBy offering a "Friend of the Chamber" designation, the organization broadens its support base to include non-residents and enthusiasts of Tombstone, AZ, increasing financial and volunteer contributions beyond traditional business membership.
- Leveraging collective action for community and business advancement collective_impactThe Chamber operates as a collective of businesses and individuals, believing that by uniting their interests, they can mutually advance their own goals and the overall well-being and economic development of Tombstone, AZ.
- Membership-driven community and economic engagement membership-driven community engagementThe Chamber strengthens local economic engagement by organizing businesses and individuals into a formal membership structure, leveraging collective action to advance both member interests and broader community development in Tombstone, AZ.
- Membership-driven community engagement membership-driven community engagementThe Chamber strengthens economic and community engagement by encouraging local businesses and organizations to formally join, creating a network of stakeholders invested in Tombstone's growth.
- Promoting local businesses and community exploration through gamification community_engagement_through_gamificationThe Chamber utilizes interactive and engaging activities, such as monthly treasure hunts, to encourage residents and visitors to explore local businesses and the town, thereby increasing community engagement and economic activity.
- Tourism and visitor experience enhancement tourism_promotionThe Chamber promotes tourism by providing practical visitor resources—such as suggested itineraries and FAQs—and directing travelers to member businesses, thereby supporting local economic development through informed and optimized visitor experiences.
- Tourism promotion through visitor resources tourism_promotionBy providing itineraries, FAQs, and travel information linked to member businesses, the Chamber enhances the visitor experience while directing economic benefit to local enterprises.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Business Membership Program
Offers marketing exposure, credibility, and networking opportunities to over 100 local and regional businesses through directory listings, events, and promotional support
Tourism Promotion
Markets Tombstone as a historic destination to increase visitation and support local economic growth through advertising and heritage preservation efforts
relationships · 31
who they work with
- Big Nose Kate's Saloon Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
- Boothill Cemetery & Gift Shop Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
- City of Tombstone AZ Government — Accepts and publishes events permitted by the City of Tombstone AZ.
- Cowboys & Cowgirls of Tombstone Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Marty Stout.
- Dick's Diner Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
- Doc Holliday's Saloon Partner — Employer of Board Member Noreen Carrafa.
- Good Enough Mine Tour Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
- Helldorado, Inc Partner — Organizes the 97th Annual Helldorado Days.
- Katie's Cozy Cabins Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
- Shady Lady's Closet Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
- Shotgun Cafe Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
- The Longhorn Restaurant Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
- The Russ House Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
- Tombstone Art Gallery Partner — Organizes the Tombstone Quilt Show and Handmade Holidays events.
- Tombstone Chamber of Commerce Partner — Self-referential listing in Chamber materials.
- Tombstone Chamber of Commerce members Partner — Chamber members sponsor the monthly Finders Keepers Challenge.
- Tombstone Forward Partner — Organizes the Annual Wine Celebration.
- Tombstone Harley Partner — Chamber member business listed in Chamber materials.
- Tombstone Harley Partner — Employer of the Chamber President, Susan Wallace.
- Tombstone Helldorado Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Steve Reeder.
- Tombstone Lions Club Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Steve Reeder.
- Tombstone Lions Club Partner — Organizes Wyatt Earp Days.
- Tombstone Public Library Partner — Chamber member organization listed in Chamber materials.
- Tombstone Training Partner — Employer of the Chamber Secretary, Kenn Barrett.
- Tombstone Vigilantes Partner — Affiliation of Board Member Steve Reeder.
- Tombstone Vigilantes Partner — Organizes Vigilante Days and Showdown in Tombstone events.
- Tombstone Vigilettes Partner — Organizes the Tombstone Rose Tree Festival.
- Tombstone Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Organizes Tombstone 4th of July event.
- Tombstone's Goodenough Mine Tour Partner — Organizes Schieffelin Days / Tombstone Donkey Dash.
- Vantage West Credit Union Partner — Employer of Board Member Nancy Moore.
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