Las Vegas CC Will Once Again Host Four Largest Citywide Shows in 2015
November 30, 2014
Four of Las Vegas’ largest trade shows, including No. 1 International CES®, No. 2 SEMA Show, No. 8 World of Concrete Exposition and No. 9 ASD LV will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
These four shows together will bring an estimated 394,000 business delegates to the destination generating nearly $518 million in non-gaming economic impact.
Fresh off a successful 2014 show, the SEMA Show will return to the convention center Nov. 3-6. The SEMA Show is part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) that brings the industry’s top products and experts from all over the world to Las Vegas. An estimated 140,000 people attend AAIW generating $184 million in non-gaming economic impact.
International CES® is the largest trade show in North America. Following its January 2015 show, it will be back at the LVCC Jan. 6-9, 2016. Considered the world’s premier annual innovation event featuring the latest in consumer electronics, the show moved to Las Vegas in 1978 and is expected to draw an estimated 160,000 attendees from more than 140 countries generating an economic impact of more than $210.2 million.
World of Concrete is gearing up for their largest show in more than six years with an expected 600,000-plus net square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space and more than 1,100 exhibitors when it returns Feb. 2-5. The 2014 World of Concrete trade show and convention attracted 48,000 people generating $63.1 million in non-gaming economic impact.
Held twice a year, Associated Surplus Dealers (ASD) LV is a retail merchandise trade show bringing the world’s widest variety of products together in one efficient location. ASD LV regularly draws 46,000 attendees and generates a non-gaming economic impact of $60.4 million. ASD LV next returns March 1-4, 2015.
Also returning to the LVCC in 2015 and 2016:
• Catersource, March 10-11, 2015
• National Automatic Merchandising Association, April 22-24, 2015
• CHAMPS Trade Show, July 21-23, 2015
• Emergency Medical Services, Sept. 16-18, 2015
• Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Show, Sept. 16-19, 2015
• Mario Barth’s Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth, Sept. 18-20, 2015
• Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, Nov. 13-14, 2015
• NBAA 2015- Business Aviation Convention, No. 17-19, 2015
• Vacuum Dealers Trade Association, Jan. 28-30, 2016
• Travel Goods Association, March 10-12, 2016
The LVCC is the third largest convention center in the country hosting approximately 1.2 million business delegates every year and generating nearly $1.7 billion in annual economic impact for the local economy.
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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