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Apr 08, 2013
Food Waste Recycling World will be collocated alongside Clarion Event North America's Atlanta Foodservice Expo Oct. 20-22 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
“Our goal is to provide a forum with Food Waste Recycling World that will provide solutions and better practices for the reduction of food waste,” said Peter Johnson, owner of SEMCO Productions.
He added, “We are excited about the potential to advance the food waste conversation through the collaboration of the major food supply chain that will be on hand at the Atlanta Foodservice Expo.”
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Apr 08, 2013
North America Prospect Expo, billed as the largest E&P (Upstream) Oil & Gas show in the United States, will launch a regional NAPE Rockies event Dec. 11-13 in Denver.
NAPE Expo is held biannually in Houston, and the new event will focus on the energy-rich Rockies region from Colorado to Canada.
"This is a big year for NAPE as our Houston Winter NAPE show in February marked 20 years, we are also expanding from two to four shows annually," said Marty Schardt , executive vice president of American Association of Professional Landmen.
He added, "It can be tough for some… more
Apr 06, 2013
The Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul has named Bo Kyung Byun as its new president and CEO, taking over for three-year predecessor Sung Won Hong .
The leadership transition was effective as of March 28.
Byun has extensive experience heading several of Korea’s top information and technology corporations, including LG-IBM PC and KOLON Global.
Since 2011, Byun has contributed substantially to Korea’s global convention and exhibition industry and international relations through his role as CEO and president of the Seoul Business Agency, one of Korea’s leading… more
Apr 06, 2013
The 3rd edition of the Beijing International Emergency Rescue Expo (ERE China), an event dedicated to advancing the Chinese emergency rescue industry, continues to receive positive industry support.
The event, co-organized by E.J. Krause & Associates and authorized by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China, has gained backing from several organizations, such as the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, National Security and Emergency Rescue Command Center, Equipment & Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, P.R. China, China Marine… more
Apr 06, 2013
ISH China & CIHE – the China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning, on tap this week in Beijing, will be 13-percent larger than last year’s event.
The exhibition is taking place in Beijing’s biggest exhibition venue, the New China International Exhibition Centre, where it will cover six halls, totaling 80,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Exhibitors are expected to show their latest selection of products and technological breakthroughs in items such as boilers, wall-hung boilers, heat pumps, solar energy-based… more
Apr 06, 2013
If our recent article on Big Data whetted your curiosity to know more, here are some examples which illustrate how varied organizations and communities are currently using or planning to use Big Data technique in real life to get better insights and improve critical aspects of their projects.
Fujitsu Laboratories Limited recently announced the development of high-speed data processing technology that enables the timely utilization of big data. Fujitsu plans to collect and process social media data to provide real-time recommendations to prospective customers by 2014. Learn more… more
Apr 06, 2013
Co-located events, SIGN Chinaand LED China, both reportedly recorded double digit growth in terms of exhibition space, exhibitor numbers and visitor numbers. The two events, organised by UBM Trust (a UBM Asiajoint venture company), were held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) in Guangzhou from 1st to 4th March.
SIGN China covered a total space of 120,000 m2, up 20 percent compared with 2012. Exhibitor numbers grew by 15.5 percent to reaching 1,530. While LED China’s total exhibition space was 80,000 m2, a year-on-year increase of 14 percent and it attracted… more
Apr 06, 2013
Informa Australia, part of the Informa Exhibitions, has announced the acquisition of the Australian Home Buyers & Investor Show from Event Management International (EMI). No financial details have been disclosed.
Australian Home Buyers & Investor Show, in its 7th year, is focused on home buyers and property investors in Australia. According to media reports, the deal also includes another of EMI’s events, Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo, which was launched in 2001 and provides information and education to traders and investors. The two events are held in Perth,… more
Apr 06, 2013
Messe Frankfurt’s Spring edition of the Interstoff Asia Essential exhibition, held earlier this month, recorded a total of 229 exhibitors and 7,244 visitors.
Interstoff Asia Essential – Spring was held from 13th to 15th March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The three-day event included a trends forum, fashion shows, a functional fabrics display area and seminar programme focused on three key areas: design & trends, marketing strategy and technology.
Senior General Manager at Messe Frankfurt (HK), Ms Wendy Wen, said, “We continue to position… more
Apr 06, 2013
The Australian International Motor Show(AIMS) has announced the cancellation of the 2013 edition of the exhibition which was originally scheduled to be held in June in Melbourne.
According to the organiser of AIMS, the decision to cancel was based on consensus from the local auto industry and it follows a trend of recent suspensions and cancellations of motor shows in in London, Zagreb and Amsterdam. The Australian auto industry claimslimited marketing budgetsare forcingpotential exhibitors to allocate marketing spend to activities other than exhibitions. Future editions of the show have not… 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.