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Arena Guadalajara will be a unique entertainment center designed to provide a -one of a kind- world class experience.

• Over 800,000 sq ft construction.
• Designed and constructed by KMD Architects and Avalanz.
• Fully climate-controlled environment.
• Leading acoustics and optics design that prevents noise from escaping outside.
• Smart facilities with cutting-edge technology.
• Located on Periférico Norte, next to the Zoo.
• Close to Macrobus and other public transportation points.
  

The Arena will feature a mega Full HD central screen of 3,230 sq ft and a peripheral digital ring of 1,400 sq ft.

Interior digital innovation will be world-class with over 400 closed-circuit TV screens in suites, corridors and restrooms.

It will have the capacity to host up to 200 events per year, and expects to attend over two million guests per year.

• Events: 200 per year, including sports, cultural, musical, and social events.
• Capacity: Up to 20,000 guests.
• Parking: 2,000 parking spaces in VIP and general areas.
• Suites: 74 fully equipped luxury suites, offering a privileged view of the stage.
• Comfortable seating and over 700 restroom units throughout the venue.

Venue security will be a top priority, with over 300 security cameras and state of the art control centers.

The snack areas and themed restaurants on all levels of the Arena will provide an unforgettable experience for visitors. Its inauguration is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.

This Arena, like the Arena in Mexico City ‘Arena CDMX’ and Arena Monterrey will be operated by Zignia.

In the quest for superior products for his arenas, Salinas Pliego established Cervecería “Non Plus”, which produces 'Plus Ultra' and 'Plus Morena' beer.

“PLUS” brews were originally crafted for exclusive sale within Zignia’s Arenas, but now they are currently available at select specialized retailers and consumption centers.

In 2013, Salinas established the newspaper 'El Horizonte.' Today, it is one of the most influential news outlets in Mexico with over 3.2 million users. El Horizonte has become a national and Northern Mexico reference.

On February 25, 2012, the Mexico City Arena 'Arena CDMX' opened its doors with a performance by singer Luis Miguel.

With an investment then exceeding $330 MD (today a similar building would require over one billion USD) and over 2.9 million square feet in construction, 'Arena CDMX' is one of the world’s most significant arenas. It is also an architectural achievement due to the earthquake prone mexican city.

It has a capacity for 22,400 attendees.

Located in the Azcapotzalco, in the northern part of Mexico City, it has a short reach to over 24 million people.

The venue boasts state-of-the-art audio and video technology, featuring a 3,600 sq ft central screen and two surrounding digital rings.

It’s architectural facade and lighting are unique, making it easily recognizable from the distance.

It also features 124 luxury suites across three levels, private entrances, and personalized service.

It is the only arena in the world with two operational heliports.

Among its facilities are 5,000 free parking spaces, accessible entrances for individuals with disabilities, food, and beverage areas, six kitchens, and four bars.

The steel used in the construction of 'Arena CDMX' is equivalent to three times the amount used to build the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The structural steel, used to support the roof and stage equipment, surpasses 5,800 tons. The reinforcing steel exceeds 28,000 tons.

Mexico City Arena, 'Arena CDMX,' supports its roof with six Brunell beams, each measuring 446 ft in length and weighing 400 tons. These impressive beams establish 'Arena CDMX' as a world-class mega-structure.

Dyce, was established together by Guillermo and his second son -Federico Salinas- in February 2010. The company addresses the economic and social need to conserve electrical energy.

The business conducts comprehensive studies to identify opportunities for cost-effective energy reduction through (AI) technologies and control systems.

In December 2013, Dyce became a new business unit within the Avalanz Group.

SuperVale is an electronic wallet authorized by the SAT (Mexican tax authority) that caters to food voucher needs that are tax-deductible up to 53% and aligns with the LAAT Law of Food Assistance for Workers -Ley de Ayuda Alimentaria para los Trabajadores-.

It has nationwide acceptance at over 850,000 establishments, particularly at businesses equipped with bank point-of-sale terminals.

SuperVale offers personalized service through assigned executives to facilitate placing orders.

For transaction and balance inquiries, users can simply visit the website http://supervale.mx/, call the Call Center or use the Mobile APP. 

The wallet includes balance protection in case of theft or loss, and users can block the card from any service center. Additionally, card replacements are processed in less than 72 hours.

Salinas constructed IMLS’s procession facilities in Durango and served as Chairman and CEO of the mining project 'Inversiones Mineras La Sorpresa’ IMLS until 2020.

Today he remains as Chairman and his son Federico is CEO.

IMLS is a junior gold and silver producer located in the state of Durango.

Superboletos, established in 2003, specializes in electronic ticket sales for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater shows, sports events, cultural exhibitions, and family gatherings. 

Today, the company processes more than 6.5 million tickets annually.

Superboletos offers advanced technological solutions for access control, real-time interfaces with PDAs, automatic turnstiles, QR code and barcode readers for mobile devices.

Additionally, Superboletos provides specialized solutions for managing exhibitions and fairs, and has perfected the automation of registration, as well as the issuance and scanning of credentials and biometric identification. 

A state-of-the-art, climate-controlled arena-style stadium designed to host large-scale events with a capacity of 17,500 attendees. Established in 2003, this venue required an initial investment of $120 million USD (equivalent to over $350 million in today’s costs).

Many additions have enhanced this venue which today is the most active in the north of Mexico.

Arena Monterrey hosts over 130 events per year and is recognized as one of the world’s most active arenas.

Zignia, established in 2003, is a company specialized at promoting and managing large live entertainment events.

Today it ranks among the top ten world promoters with over 3 million tickets sold per year. 

Zignia comprises two key subsidiaries: Zignia Live and Zignia Venues.

Zignia Live

A leading entertainment promoting company in Mexico, known for organizing top-tier national and international events. It has brought many impressive lineups including world renowned shows such as: Luis Miguel, Michael Bublé, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, WWE Live, NBA games, Circo Ventura, Pop Tour de los 90's, Intocable, Banda MS, Pesado, Tigres del Norte, and many more.

Zignia Venues

Operator of Arena Monterrey, the Mexico City Arena 'Arena CDMX,' and the soon to open Arena Guadalajara.

In 2003, Salinas established Avalanz, a holding corporation that brings together various industry-leading business units, ranging from educational institutions to entertainment ventures.

• Zignia Live: Promoter of live entertainment shows.
• Zignia Venues: Arena Monterrey, Arena CDMX, Arena Guadalajara.
• Superboletos: Important ticket issuer in Mexico.
• Universidad CNCI: University with over 20,000 students.
• Publimax: Produces and markets television content in the northeastern part of Mexico.
• El Horizonte: One of the newspapers with highest traffic in Mexico.
• Dyce: Energy consulting company.
• Non Plus Cervecería: Beer company created for Zignia Venues.

Established in 1999 as a News and entertainment web site, it morphed into  a payment services provider.

In 2000, it introduced prepaid cards for internet access and later expanded to include long-distance calling cards under the brand 'Bueno,' as well as online shopping cards. This move into prepaid cards paved the way for entry into fund disbursement, meal vouchers, and gasoline cards.

Today, Todito operates as an authorized 'FINTECH' payment processor regulated by Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria - CNBV).

Its flagship mobile app, ToditoCash, stands as a leading electronic wallet for payment processing. Users can conveniently manage their resources 24/7, 365 days a year.

Todito ensures the highest level of security for user information by conducting transactions through cutting-edge technology and the most advanced encryption standards.

Additionally, Todito's subsidiary, 'Prepago México', offers a comprehensive solution that enables both private and public entities to manage Fund Disbursement, Prepaid Services, and Social Support programs efficiently.

In 2024 Todito operated over $4.5 billion USD.

In 1996, Universidad CNCI started operations.

Salinas identified the need for trained personnel to operate computer equipment sold by Dataflux.

To address this need, he established the 'Mexican Institute of Computing' (Instituto Mexicano de Computación - IMCO), which later transformed into the 'National College of Computing and English' (Colegio Nacional de Cómputo e Inglés - CNCI), finally evolving into 'Universidad CNCI' in 2004.

Today, its mission is to provide affordable, competitive, and high-quality education.

It provides formal education and continuous programs to update its students. CNCI’s programs are geared to enrich the student’s experience and integrate them successfully into the professional world.

Universidad CNCI offers nationally recognized programs in general high school education, 23 undergraduate programs, and 5 master's programs - both on-campus and online, where it is a market leader.

It also offers double-degree master's programs in partnership with the University of Murcia (Universidad Católica de Murcia) and the European Business School, granting international recognition.

Currently, Universidad CNCI serves over 20,000 students through its continuously updated digital platforms, with campuses in Monterrey and Saltillo, as well as 6 satellite centers.

Through the years, Universidad CNCI has facilitated over 50,000 graduates into the job market.

Committed to educational quality, Universidad CNCI is the first private institution in Mexico to accredit its online programs nationally and internationally through the -'Council for the Accreditation of Accounting and Administration Education, A.C’- and the -'Council for the Accreditation of Social, Accounting, and Administrative Sciences in Higher Education in Latin America’-.

CACECA: Consejo de Acreditación en la Enseñanza de la Contaduría y Administración, A.C.

CACSLA: Consejo de Acreditación en Ciencias Sociales, Contables y Administrativas en la Educación Superior de Latinoamérica.

Accredited programs include Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Marketing, Bachelor of Tourism Management, and Bachelor of Administrative Informatics, among others.

Additionally, to incorporate best educational practices and enhance the international experience for students and faculty, Universidad CNCI is a member of various national and international organizations that unite leading Higher Education Institutions in the Americas. 

These include: 

- ACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

- ARSEE: Association of Responsible School and Student Services. (Asociación de Responsables de Servicios Escolares y Estudiantiles)

- BALAS: The Business Association of Latin American Studies.

- PRIME: The Principles for Responsible Management Education.

- EQUAA: Education Quality Accreditation Agency.

- INICIATIVA UNIVERSIDAD 2030 DE VIRTUAL EDUCA, RHIB
International Network of Soft Skills. (Red Internacional de Habilidades Blandas)

- CLADEA: Latin American Council of Business Schools. (Consejo Latinoamericano de Escuelas de Administración)

Among others.

Established in 1994, Publimax is a company that produces and markets TV content for the northeastern region of Mexico.

The company represents TV Azteca in Nuevo León, Coahuila and Tamaulipas and currently produces over 3,000 hours of sports, entertainment, and news content for 26 communities, reaching a market of over 12 million people. 

Publimax also operates www.info7.mx

Info7

A leading provider of digital content in Mexico. It offers online TV, VOD, News, and Entertainment.

Dataflux was the first venture established by Guillermo Salinas in 1981.

It initially focused on microcomputer programing for business management and data processing.

Later In 1984, Dataflux imported computer equipment components and manufactured computers in Mexico. It then expanded into marketing computers from other manufacturers and providing software sales and installation services.

During the 1990s, Dataflux became a leader in computer equipment sales, representing leading brands such as Apple, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Unisys, and IBM; it also distributed thousands of industry accessories.

By 1997, Dataflux was listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV: Bolsa Mexicana de Valores) achieving a then market value exceeding $200 million.

With the advent of the Internet, computer equipment manufacturers shifted their distribution models to direct consumer sales. Consequently, Dataflux adapted its business model to embrace the Internet era.

In 1997 It established some of the first online stores in Mexico. 'Súperboletos’ became the most successful venture from this initiative.