Accounts Payable Spring 2013 Conference & Expo Snags Big-name Sponsors
February 21, 2013
The Institute of Finance & Management’s Accounts Payable Spring 2013 Conference & Expo has lined up several big-name sponsors, including IBM and Commerce Bank, for its April 10-12 at the at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, D.C.
"Time remains to sponsor and attend AP Expo Spring 2013," said RD Whitney, CEO of the IOFM.
He added, "Our event is a destination no serious AP professional would want to miss. Smart practitioners will descend on Washington, D.C., in April to network, learn best-practices and earn their accreditation.”
AP Expo Spring 2013 features three days of presentations and workshops led by representatives from national and global organizations.
The AP Spring Expo 2013 is the only AP membership meeting strictly focused on accounts payable education and practical approaches to automation, leadership and process improvements.
Besides sponsors IBM and Commerce Bank, among others, companies such as MGM Resorts International, Gap, Inc., University of Pennsylvania, Mayo Clinic, The Home Depot, CITGO Petroleum, University of Louisville, UPS and Pacific Gas & Electric are sending accounts payable speakers to present on the breakthroughs they have reached in improving and streamlining AP processes.
Here are some of the available sessions:
A keynote, “Drive Value Creation through P2P Automation”, given by Deborah Rich-Walker, CAPP, senior manager of Financial Operations for The Home Depot.
“Ask not, ‘What does AP cost?’ Rather, ask ‘What does AP contribute?’” led by Suzanne M. Fassler, CMA, CAPP, AP director for jcpenney Company.
“What’s Working in Automation: The Pitfalls of Automation and Partial Automation” led by Dustin Rozeboom, Corporate Accounts Payable Supervisor, CITGO Petroleum.
The full agenda can be found HERE.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.
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