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Aug 05, 2013
U.K.-based Reed Exhibitions and China-based CPIT Shanghai recently signed a memorandum of understanding that will enable them to work more closely together on projects. The MOU was endorsed after successful talks between Wang Lie, vice chairman of the Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai (CPIT Shanghai), and Nat Wong, president of Reed Exhibitions Greater China.
As part of the agreement, Reed and CPIT Shanghai will establish mechanisms through which critical experience and information are disseminated, long-term projects are investigated and opinions on key… more
Aug 05, 2013
London-based media group, Reed Elsevier, reported its interim results for the six months ended 30th June 2013. The group’s revenues grew by 2% to £3.03 billion (US$4.6 billion). While excluding biennial exhibition cycling, revenues were up by 3%. Adjusted operating profit in the period was £870 million (US$1.3 billion), a year-on-year increase of 6%.
The exhibitions business recorded a moderate growth of 1% year-on-year, amounting to £485 million (US$738 million). While excluding biennial effect, the exhibitions business grew 7%. Adjusted operating profit in the six-… more
Aug 05, 2013
Singex Exhibition Ventures (SEV), a subsidiary of the Singapore-based Singex Group, has concluded the investment in U.K.-based ECI International Ltd (ECI). ECI is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singex-ECI International. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
ECI is the organiser of the Tyrexpo series of exhibitions which includes Tyrexpo Asia and Tyrexpo India, as well as shows in South Africa and the U.K. Tyrexpo Asia is held every two years at the Singapore Expo. ECI’s founders, Paul Farrant and Rowena Suthers, will continue to stay with the company and help its… more
Aug 05, 2013
U.K.-based Tarsus announced the launch of the Indonesia Label Show to add to its Labelexpo Global Series of events. The inaugural show will take place from 26th to 28th May 2014 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia.
The event launch follows the debut of Label Summit Indonesia which was held in Bali in May this year. The new trade show will feature exhibitors ranging from label converters, package printers, brand owners and manufacturers, as well as heavy machinery demonstrations and a conference program.
Jade Grace, event director, Indonesia Label Show, said, “Indonesia is… more
Aug 05, 2013
The Shanghai International Indoor Environment Quality Show (IIEQ), an event co-organised by UBM Sinoexpoand Shanghai Indoor Contamination Control Industry Association, will expand its 2014 edition with four new sections. The show will run from 31st March to 2nd April 2014.
The four new sections at IIEQ include ventilation, filtration, dust cleaning and bamboo charcoal products. The event is co-located with China Clean Expo (CCE) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Convention Center (SWEECC). IIEQ will showcase IEQ testing equipment and monitors, indoor environmental purification products… more
Aug 04, 2013
The summer months haven’t slowed down the busy hiring pace by show management and supplier companies, with two new leaders being named at CVBs and a host of other people news in the past month.
Milton Segarra was named the new president and CEO of the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau. Segarra previously was executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and served as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce. He also has held various sales, marketing and C-level management positions with some of Puerto Rico’s top international hotel brands, including… more
Aug 04, 2013
Atlanta pulled out all the stops to show off the city to more than 5,000 association executives, suppliers, spouses and guests at the 2013 American Society of Association Executives’ Annual Meeting & Exposition Aug. 4-6.
The number of association executives grew this year, with nearly 3,000 attending, the second highest amount since 3,124 attended in 2008 in San Diego.
John Graham, president and CEO of ASAE, said cities often make a lot of promises when they bid on the meeting.
“Atlanta lived up to and exceeded the promises and commitments (they) made,” he added.… more
Aug 02, 2013
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Aug 02, 2013
We know there are times you wish you could speak directly to your audience and show them how the technology you provide to them can help them plan ahead and prepare for your event.
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Aug 01, 2013
American Association of Diabetes Educators Convention Goes on as Planned After Strike Scare at Venue
Less than a day after members of Local Eight of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, who work at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, went on strike and threatened a 10,000-attendee medical meeting set to come into the center, the crisis was averted.
Union officials for all six unions that work in the building and the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, which oversees it, signed one year collective bargaining agreement extensions.
“I am very optimistic about the dialogue between the center, SMG, and the Labor Unions that emerged during… more
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.