Business Contracts: Several Companies Sign New, Existing Partnerships in Q3
September 29, 2018
The summer didn’t slow down show organizing companies from contracting new services and renewing existing ones with a bevy of trade show industry suppliers.
CompuSystems reached contract renewal agreements with a trio of clients to provide registration, data analytics and lead retrieval services -- the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA), and WATT Global Media.
AANS, a CSI partner for the last eight years, signed a three-year agreement through 2021 for its Annual Scientific Meeting show. DEMA, a CSI partner for more than 15 years, signed on for another two years (2018-19) for its annual DEMA Show. Meanwhile, WATT Global Media extended its partnership with CSI for its Petfood Forum show by three years (2019-21).
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) also renewed its contract with CompuSystems through 2020. CompuSystems will provide registration, data analytics and lead retrieval services for The Specialty Coffee Expo.
NTP Events continues to grow its client roster. In the past few months, new partnerships were formed with Breakbulk Events & Media, Hedera Hashgraph, the Electronic Transactions Association, and NTP Events extended its contract with Destinations International.
NTP Events will manage exhibit and sponsorship sales, and exhibitor marketing for ETA's premier event, TRANSACT.
Additionally, NTP Events is assisting with exhibitor and sponsorship sales and exhibitor marketing for Breakbulk Americas and Hedera Hashgraph.
While bringing on new clients, NTP Events also extended its partnership with Destinations International to perform sales and operations management through the 2020 Annual Convention.
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has appointed SPARGO, Inc. as its Registration & Housing Management provider starting in 2019 for the IADR/AADR/CADR General Session in Vancouver, BC, Canada from June 19-22, 2019.
IADR is a non-profit dedicated to advancing research and increasing knowledge for the improvement of oral health worldwide, supporting and representing the oral health research community and ultimately facilitating the communication and application of research findings to a world-wide audience.
IADR hosts multiple large-scale meetings both within the United States and worldwide.
The Forest Products Society (FPS) has chosen Association Services Group (ASG) for full service management, effective August 1, 2018.
Established in 1947, FPS is the premier international organization for advancing the sustainable use of renewable cellulosic resources, including wood, through science and technology.
The International Antiviral Society–USA and CROI Foundation (IAS-USA) has appointed SPARGO, Inc. as its Registration & Housing Management provider for the 26th Annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). The IAS-USA serves as the organizer for the logistical planning and organization for CROI.
CROI is the preeminent HIV research meeting in the world and attracts more than 4,000 HIV/AIDS research leaders internationally.
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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