Five Great Reasons to Visit a2z’s Booth #707 at Expo! Expo! 2017
November 25, 2017
Expo! Expo! 2017 is days away, and we are all geared up to share with you how “The Journey is Sweeter with a2z”. While we can’t divulge all the juicy details just yet, here is a quick preview of the delicious experience that’s in store for all Expo! Expo! attendees in a2z’s booth #707.
Get a Sneak Peek at a2z’s Exciting New Releases
Every year, we add many new and innovative features to our core solution. These are always designed to help show organizers reduce tedious manual work, accelerate and augment revenue, as well as provide enhanced value to their audience. Despite being known in the industry as the fastest innovators in the space, we feel that 2018 will be our biggest year yet when it comes to creativity and innovation in the exposition, conference and meeting planning space. The first set of new launches in this new wave will be revealed at Expo! Expo! 2017. Stay ahead of your competition by connecting with a2z’s team and getting an early demo of these releases in San Antonio, Texas.
Learn Why a2z’s Solutions Are the Prefered Choice of the Top Show Organizers
a2z is the leading provider of exposition marketing and management solutions to the top as well as the fastest growing shows in the country. Our offerings combine unmatched depth and breadth of features with impeccable customer service for your entire event management team. Expo! Expo! is a great place to meet a2z’s team in person and discover why our cloud-based, PCI-compliant technology is consistently the first and only choice of the brightest, most progressive tradeshow and conference organizers. We are also looking forward to hearing from you about your requirements and how a2z can help you put your events on a path to sustained growth.
Network with Other a2z Users at the User Group Meeting & Happy Hour
Expo! Expo! gives us an excellent opportunity to provide a red carpet welcome to our user group members and enable them to connect with their peers in the industry at the a2z-hosted meeting. This year, the user group meeting and happy hour are scheduled for November 27th, 2017. Click here to learn more.
Relax and Enjoy Multiple Virtual Reality (VR) Experiences
VR has been very much the buzz lately. Curious about projected realities and multi-sensational experiences? Want to see what all the fuss is about? If the answer is yes, then come jam with us to experience not one, but two different approaches to a completely new realm of reality!
Relish Many Sweet Surprises
If you love indulging in sugary treats and receiving trendy gifts, a2z’s booth will undoubtedly be your favorite destination on the show floor. More details coming in the next edition in this series. Stay tuned!
Insider tip: Follow @a2zUserGroup and tune into #followtheredchucks on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and announcements from a2z.
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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