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ARIZONA SPORTS AND TOURISM AUTHORITY IN THE CLEAR, AUDIT SAYS (Dec 23, 2010) - The Arizona Republic Article states "State auditors probing the financial practices and health of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority have uncovered no significant violations."  Get full story

THE ARIZONA SPORTS AND TOURISM AUTHORITY AND FIESTA BOWL AGREE TO COMPROMISE TO SETTLE LAWSUIT (May 15, 2010)- The Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) have settled a pending lawsuit. Get full story

AZSTA Board of Directors approve $4.4 mil for game bid
(March, 12 2009) - As part of a business expense to land the 2013 Super Bowl, the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority unanimously agreed Thursday to give the NFL nearly $4.4 million to bring the title game back to University of Phoenix Stadium.   Get full story.

AZSTA Welcomes New Board Members and Officials
(Fall 2008) - The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority Board of Directors elected officers for a one-year term at its 88th meeting.  Jerry Walker was elected chairman, Brad Wright as vice chairman, and Verma Pastor as secretary.   Get full story.

AZSTA Board of Directors approve funding to help bring the Cincinnati Reds to Goodyear in 2010
(April 7, 2008) - AZSTA Board Members unanimously approved a revised Cactus League funding plan on April 7, 2008 that would assist the City of Goodyear in bringing the Cincinnati Reds to their city in 2010 for spring training for twenty years.  Get full story.

Four Valley Youth Sport Programs receive a total of $6,782 from AZSTA
(Jan. 17, 2008) - The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) has awarded $6,782 to four valley youth sport programs for new equipment and renovations.  Get full story.

Sports and Recreation Mapping System Receives Facelift
(Nov. 27, 2007) - Setting a new precedent for on-line mapping, a new Geographic Information System (GIS) sit geared to kids and adults alike will launch in early 2008 thanks to the support of over $60,000 in funding from the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority.  Get full story.

AZSTA Awards $2.25 Million to Youth & Amateur Sports
(Oct. 23, 2007) - The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) Board met Tuesday, October 23, to award $2.25 million in youth and amateur sports (YAS) project grants throughout Maricopa County.  Get full story. 
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Four Valley Youth Sport Programs receive a total of $8,161 from AZSTA
(October 3, 2007) - The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) has awarded $8,161 to four valley youth sport programs for new equipment, uniforms and renovations.  Get full story.

AZSTA Board of Directors approve $54 million in funding for new Glendale Spring Training Complex and approve the NFL Super Bowl XLII License Agreement
(August 16, 2007) - The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) Board of Directors met Wednesday, August 15th and approved two agreements with enormous economic implications for the Valley of the Sun: 1) the Board gave final approval to an intergovernmental agreement with Glendale to provide $54 million in funding for a new Cactus League Spring Training Complex, that will be the new training site for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox; and 2) the Board approved the National Football League License Agreement for Super Bowl XLII, which will be played on February 3, 2008.  Get full story.

University of Phoenix Stadium Job Fair Set to Hire 500 Positions
(August 6, 2007) - Global Spectrum, managers of University of Phoenix Stadium, announced that they, along with S.A.F.E. Management and Centerplate, will be conducting a job fair to hire over 500 positions in preparation for the upcoming football season.  Get full story.

AZSTA Awards $7,553 in Quick Grants
(August 6, 2007) - The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) has awarded $7,553 to four valley youth sport programs for new equipment and uniforms.  Get full story.

Arizona’s Largest Kidsfaire coming to the University of Phoenix Stadium Saturday & Sunday June 2-3 
(May 29, 2007) – Kidsfaire; America’s Family Expo, is Arizona’s largest children’s and family event and takes place for the first time ever at the University of Phoenix Stadium on June 2-3, 2007 in Glendale.  Get full story.

AZSTA Honored by Women’s Sports Association
(May 21, 2007) – The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority was named the 2006-2007 Corporate Leader of the Year by the Phoenix Women's Sports Association (PWSA) at its 4th Annual Girls and Women in Sports Awards Dinner May 19.  Get full story.

April Monthly Report Posted
(May 11, 2007) -- The Fiesta Bowl events brought in a whopping $401.7 million to the economy; the famous roll-in field gets more exposure on the History Channel, the Women's Expo debuts at the stadium.  Get the entire monthly report here.

AZSTA Awards $2,500 to Arizona Flames Track Club
(Apr. 30, 2007) – AZSTA has granted $2,500 to the Arizona Flames Track Club to support the organization’s efforts to develop individuals’ physical and emotional health. The Arizona Flames are a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) and is a member of USA Track and Field. It is headquartered in Chandler and currently serves approximately 80 athletes with training, practices and meets. Get the full story on the grant here.

Fiesta Bowl Festival of College Football Reaches a Record Economic Impact of $401.7 Million: Tostitos BCS National Championship Game Boosts Arizona Economy by a Record $171.5 Million
(Apr. 26, 2007) – The 2006-07 Fiesta Bowl Festival of College Football generated an overall economic impact of $401.7 million, with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game alone resulting in a record economic impact of $171.5 million, according to a study by the W. P. Carey Sports Business Program at Arizona State University.

Faculty researchers surveyed out-of-state visitors who attended four Fiesta Bowl events: the Insight Bowl, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game. Organizational spending associated with these events also impacted the Arizona economy, resulting in the record economic impact of $401.7 million. See the full story on the historic economic impact.

Phoenix Career Expo May 16th at Stadium
(Apr. 26, 2007) -- Jobing.com, a leading Phoenix provider of locally-focused job search and recruiting services designed to connect local employers and job seekers, will host its Phoenix Career Expo at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Wed., May 16 from 12 Noon - 5 p.m. The high-visibility event will draw over 300 employers and 7,500 job seekers. Attendees at the expo will be able to meet with highly recognizable employers such as Bank of America, Cox Communications, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Phoenix. In addition, job seekers will have the opportunity for personal development through free, informative workshops and resume review services. Career Expo attendance is free for all job seekers.

AZSTA Workshops Reach out to Youth Sports Grant Applicants:
Sessions designed to help Valley groups seeking $2.25 million in awards
(Apr. 19, 2007) – Representatives from Valley schools, non-profits and municipalities attended two workshops this month designed to help them tap into funds for youth and amateur sports projects. More than 150 people attended the workshops Apr. 9 and 12 put on by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) which is awarding $2.25 million in grants this year. Learn more about the workshops and the Youth & Amateur Sports Grants.

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