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Peter Madrid

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    Peter Madrid is Associate Editor for AZRE Magazine. He has more than 30 experience in the newspaper industry as an editor and reporter at USA Today, Kansas City Star, Tucson Citizen, and Arizona Republic. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico.

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    University of Phoenix, Glendale, 2015 Super Bowl

    Arizona Lands 2015 Super Bowl

    The third time is the charm as the NFL today awarded the 2015 Super Bowl to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. NFL owners meeting in Houston picked the Valley of the Sun over Tampa, Fla., for the 2015 game, … Continue reading

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    Pop-Up Stores, Oei Designs - AZ Business Magazine September/October 2011Photos: Oei Design, Arizona Business Magazine September/October 2011

    Pop-Up Stores Have Businesses, Consumers Rethinking Retail

    The concept of “Pop-Up Stores” has a long history in the retail world.  Years ago apparel retailers traveled to different cities displaying their merchandise in trunks. After World War II, discount chain stores soon appeared as manufacturers set up pop-up … Continue reading

    Arizona Casinos - AZ Business Magazine September/October 2011Photos: Casino Arizona, Arizona Business Magazine September/October 2011

    Arizona Casinos Add New Amenities, Including Night Spots

    When AiRIA nightclub opened at Gila River Casinos Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in 2009, a new trend in tribal gaming in Arizona came full circle. There was now a hip, Las Vegas-style nightclub at an Arizona casino. It … Continue reading

    Phoenix Mayoral Debate, Real Estate

    Phoenix Mayoral Candidates Debate Commercial Real Estate Issues

    Filling existing vacant commercial buildings, impact fees and economic development incentives were some of the issues discussed by the six City of Phoenix mayoral candidates Friday at Valley Partnership’s monthly breakfast meeting. Anna Brennan, Wes Gullett, Claude Mattox, Peggy Neely, … Continue reading

    GPCVB 2011 Tourism Summit and Annual Meeting, Phoenix HyattPhoto of the Phoenix Hyatt: combusean, Flickr

    Bargains Driving U.S. Travelers, Expert Tells GPCVB Gathering

    When it comes to business and leisure travel, brand names don’t matter as much anymore. Today, it’s all about the best deal. That was one of the messages delivered Tuesday by national travel trends expert Peter Yesawich, who spoke at … Continue reading

    Trilogy at Vistancia, solar homes - AZ Business Magazine May/June 2011Photo: Shea Homes - Arizona Business Magazine May/June 2011

    New Master Planned Communities Seek To Bring Back Customers

    With the residential market suffering through the Tepid Economic Recovery, homebuilders are devising ways to bring customers back to their new Master Planned Communities. These days, the magic word Is “Green,” as in sustainable. But it also represents energy and … Continue reading

    Larry Ryckman - AZ Business Magazine Mar/Apr 2011Photo by Studio One Media, AZ Business Magazine Mar/Apr 2011

    Larry Ryckman, CEO, Studio One Media And MyStudio

    COMPANY: Studio One Media/MyStudio Title:  CEO WEB:  www.mystudio.net Established 2008 Becoming an overnight star isn’t too farfetched these days, what with reality shows such as “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Getting noticed? Now that’s the tricky … Continue reading

    Grand Canyon - AZ Business Magazine Mar/Apr 2011AZ Business Magazine Mar/Apr 2011

    Make Arizona Your Destination To Get Away From It All

    There’s No Place Like Home Arizona has something for everyone, which is probably why most of us choose to live here: sunshine, great scenery, Western history and multiple cultures. Our state is also a favorite destination for travelers seeking a … Continue reading

    Arizona Commerce Authority

    Arizona Commerce Authority Is Tasked With Re-Invigorating The State’s Economy

    As Arizona enters 2011, unemployment continues at about 9.5 percent, and according to one national ranking of commercial real estate site selectors, Arizona’s reputation as a business-friendly state continues to slide. That’s where the newly formed Arizona Commerce Authority comes … Continue reading

    Shula's dining room - AZ Business Magazine Jan/Feb 2011Arizona Business Magazine Jan/Feb 2011

    Don Shula’s Steakhouse Brings Perfection To The Table

    You don’t have to be a football fan to appreciate the ambiance — or enjoy the cuisine — at Don Shula’s American Steak House at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. Just make sure you bring along an NFL-sized appetite. … Continue reading

    University of Phoenix StadiumUniversity of Phoenix Stadium, home of the BCS National Championship and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Photo: Glendale CVB

    BCS Title Game, Arizona Businesses Get Dream Matchup: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Oregon

    Check out Touchdown AZ the ultimate visitor guide to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Insight Bowl Tempe and the BCS National Championship. College football’s national championship is the dream matchup the sporting world has been anticipating. It also should be a … Continue reading

    Arizona Commerce Authority

    Cardon Named CEO, President Of State’s New Commerce Authority

    Don Cardon today was officially named CEO and President of the newly formed Arizona Commerce Authority by Gov. Jan Brewer at the ACA board meeting at the Arizona Capitol. Brewer named Cardon Director of the Arizona Department of Commerce in … Continue reading

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