News
Dec 10, 2012
SIGGRAPH Asia, the conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, attracted more than 4,250 attendees from 56 countries over a four-day period. Organised by Contact Singapore, 22% of the attendees at the event were students from educational institutions, and a total of 68% of attendees were from overseas.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2012 was held at the Singapore EXPO MAX Atria from 28th November to 1st December. In total, more than 300 presentations, talks and panels were held at the event.
The Chair of the SIGGRAPH Asia Conference Advisory Group, Professor Lee Yong Tsui,… more
Dec 08, 2012
TSNN is pleased to present a another free webinar in its acclaimed series - "Creating a Fascinating Marketplace for Your Attendees" – led by Dana Freker Doody, who is vice president of Corporate Communications for The Expo Group.
The webinar will he held Dec. 13 @ 1 p.m. EST. Sign up HERE.
Attendees have to be wowed. The microwave isn’t fast enough, the car crash news isn’t gory enough, and their football team isn’t smashmouth enough. So how can your show be fascinating enough to create an event they not only remember, but with which they want to engage over and over? Dana has learned a lot… more
Dec 06, 2012
This year’s International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ Expo! Expo! drew more than an estimated 2,000 attendees Dec. 4-6 to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, where they had the opportunity to not only go to 80 educational sessions, but also network with colleagues at events such as the opening party at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and check out products and services on a busy showfloor.
The 2,000 attendees, which will be audited, were down from last year’s 2,300 in Las Vegas, a city that always draws an uptick, said David DuBois, the new… more
Dec 03, 2012
From barbecue grills to solar filtration pumps and holiday decor, the newest products in outdoor living stole the spotlight at the Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo that took place Nov. 6-8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
The show drew 10,202 attendees, a 5-percent increase, compared with 2011, marking the third consecutive year of attendance increase.
Some 548 exhibitors spread over the 155,500 net square feet of exhibit space, a 26-percent increase, compared with 2011. Ranked #178 on the 2011 TSNN 250 US Trade Shows list, the show is owned and… more
Dec 03, 2012
The Consumer Electronics Association has launched a new program with the Startup America Partnership, a national network of communities dedicated to advancing the success of American start-ups, for the 2013 International CES, on tap Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas.
The partnership will bring specific programming for entrepreneurs and start-ups to the show, according to association officials.
“Innovation defines the International CES and we are thrilled to partner with Startup America to bring programming that highlights the young start-ups and entrepreneurs who will shape the future of… more
Dec 02, 2012
For the ninth quarter in a row, the trade show industry still is growing, according to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s latest CEIR Index, albeit at a slower rate in the third quarter of this year, with concerns over not only the looming fiscal cliff, but also the global economy.
The Total Index grew 0.9 percent in the third quarter, after the first quarter grew 3 percent and the second quarter grew 1.7 percent, and companies have become more conservative, waiting to see how everything plays out.
"Concern about the fiscal cliff and the global economy has continued to… more
Dec 02, 2012
Trade Show News Network is excited to announce a partnership with a2z, Inc. – a provider of powerful web-based event management tools – to launch TSNN Tech Corner, a dedicated news section on the TSNN.com Web site (techcorner.tsnn.com) and TSNN suite of newsletters that will focus on event technology news.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer the industry TSNN Tech Corner, where show organizers will have a dependable source for high-quality news content focusing on the latest and greatest in event technology,” said TSNN President and Editor-in-Chief Rachel Wimberly.… more
Dec 02, 2012
Trade Show News Network is excited to announce a partnership with a2z, Inc. – a provider of powerful web-based event management tools – to launch TSNN Tech Corner, a dedicated news section on the TSNN.com Web site (techcorner.tsnn.com) and TSNN suite of newsletters that will focus on event technology news.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer the industry TSNN Tech Corner, where show organizers will have a dependable source for high-quality news content focusing on the latest and greatest in event technology,” said TSNN President and Editor-in-Chief Rachel Wimberly.… more
Dec 01, 2012
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ Expo! Expo! kicks off Dec. 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, featuring several days packed with educational sessions, networking events and a busy showfloor.
Educations sessions begin all day Dec. 4 with topics ranging from “How to Execute a Virtual Event: Five Key Building Blocks” to “Seven Rules for Content Marketing – Building Buzz Before, During and After an Event.”
In the afternoon, there will be a special remembrance gathering for industry veteran Joyce McKee, who passed… more
Nov 30, 2012
Trade Show News Network is excited to announce a partnership with a2z, Inc. – a provider of powerful web-based event management tools – to launch TSNN Tech Corner, a dedicated news section on the TSNN.com Web site (techcorner.tsnn.com) and TSNN suite of newsletters that will focus on event technology news.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer the industry TSNN Tech Corner, where show organizers will have a dependable source for high-quality news content focusing on the latest and greatest in event technology,” said TSNN President and Editor-in-Chief Rachel Wimberly.… 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.