About Us
For more than 25 years, we've been bringing news to the state's business community through Arizona Business Magazine. But in today's world, Arizona's business community needs its information in a multimedia form. We've got the magazine part covered, so now we're tackling the multi part of multimedia.
After a few months of gathering information and holding lively meetings, AZNow.Biz was born. This new website is not a replacement for Arizona Business Magazine — it's a companion.
On this site you'll find magazine articles from the past, tools for business, information about the state, up-to-date business news and a shared environment for communication between businesses professionals and the community. If you live or work in Arizona, this is your platform to have your voice heard.
- Mike Atkinson
- President & CEO
- Mike.Atkinson@azbigmedia.com
Mike Atkinson began his career in publishing in 1985, when he purchased the Office Guide to Phoenix. Initially, Atkinson was the sole employee of the publication. Today, the company has increased to more than 30 employees and publishes an additional six titles, including AZRE: Arizona Commercial Real Estate, Ranking Arizona, Experience AZ, Top People to Know, Creative Designer and Scottsdale Home & Design. In 1991, the company launched its first Arizona Home & Building Expo. In March 2009, the company held its inaugural Southwest Build-it-Green Expo & Conference. AZ Big Media’s newest venture, the Home & Design Idea Center, opened in October 2009. A long-time resident of the Valley, Atkinson is a graduate of Arizona State University.
VP, Operations at AZ BigMedia Interests: Anything technology and pugs!
Cheryl Green has worked in advertising, media and publishing for over 20 years. She began her career working at a local radio station and has since then worked in newspapers, magazines and digital media. She was the founder and President of an Internet Service Provider and design firm “Cyber Surf Communications” for ten years. She was the Publisher of AZ Parenting Magazine and AZ House & Home Magazine. Today she is the Publisher of AZ Big Media and oversees the staff and management of 7 magazines: AZ Business Magazine, AZRE Magazine, Scottsdale Living Magazine, Ranking AZ, People to Know, Play Ball and Experience AZ. She has lived in the Valley for over 30 years and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from Arizona State University.

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