Feb 25, 2013
In its fourth year in Denver, the SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) Snow Show continued to hit its stride, despite some challenging times in the industry, with an increase in exhibiting companies and net square footage when it recently ran at the Colorado Convention Center.
“The show had fantastic energy. Everyone is optimistic about the coming season," said Debbie DesRoches, SIA's director of Trade Show.
She added, "After four years in Denver, we’re very comfortable in the city and supporting the snow sports industry’s events, product launches,… more
Feb 25, 2013
Major improvements are in the works for the Las Vegas Convention Center, some starting in the next few months. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved the first phase for the $2.5 billion development of the Las Vegas Global Business District that will include an improved campus of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a World Trade Center building and a multimodal transportation hub.
“We’ve been the No. 1 trade show destination for the past 18 years and intent to stay that way, but we need to move forward to do that,” said… more
Feb 24, 2013
With more than 65 medical groups selecting Atlanta last year as the site for future meetings, representing the largest number of rooms booked in the city for this segment since 2008, the destination quickly is becoming the go-to place for medical-related meetings.
Many of these meetings have never been held in Atlanta or are returning for the first time in more than a decade, according to Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau officials.
For the first time since 1999, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo will return to Atlanta in… more
Feb 24, 2013
Connecticut Expos, producers of several women-oriented events in Connecticut, will launch a new show – the St. Vincent’s Health Services Southern Connecticut Women’s Expo – Sept. 21-22 at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn.
The event is expected to attract thousands of women looking to shop for the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home decor, automobiles, gifts, vacations, spas, education and more.
“We are very excited to be able to extend our Women’s Expo brand to… more
Feb 24, 2013
Showcare Event Solutions, an event data solutions provider, has recently signed 3-year contract extensions with two of its medical association clients - the Movement Disorder Society and the American Geriatrics Society.
Showcare will be providing advance and onsite registration services for MDS’s 2013 International Congress in Sydney, Australia, as well as the 2014 and 2015 Congresses in Stockholm and San Diego, respectively.
“The decision we made in 2008 to bring on Showcare to handle our registration needs was a tremendous contributor to advancing our International Congress,… more
Feb 23, 2013
At first glance, the mere scope of Advanstar Communications’ MAGIC Market Week, formerly MAGIC Marketplace - the world’s largest trade show for the fashion industry, can be overwhelming. But look closer and you’ll see that each segment is a carefully crafted element that is also an integral part of the exciting fashion mega event.
The biannual MAGIC Marketplace was held Feb. 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, bringing together global buyers and sellers of the latest in men’s, women’s and children’s apparel… more
Feb 21, 2013
The Institute of Finance & Management’s Accounts Payable Spring 2013 Conference & Expo has lined up several big-name sponsors, including IBM and Commerce Bank, for its April 10-12 at the at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, D.C.
"Time remains to sponsor and attend AP Expo Spring 2013," said RD Whitney, CEO of the IOFM.
He added, "Our event is a destination no serious AP professional would want to miss. Smart practitioners will descend on Washington, D.C., in April to network, learn best-practices and earn their accreditation.”
AP Expo Spring… more
Feb 21, 2013
Cygnus Business Media has decided to sell its agriculture-related portfolio, which includes five trade shows and two magazines.
“With significant growth in our 2012 earnings, we enter 2013 with great enthusiasm,” said Cygnus’ CEO John French.
He added, “The right strategic buyer for the Agriculture Group will provide us with an opportunity to improve our overall balance sheet and provide a substantial return to our ownership group.”
The shows up for sale are the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show, DakotaFest, Northern Illionois Farm Show, Minnesota Farmfest and… more
Feb 20, 2013
Nashville’s loss has become Cleveland’s gain, with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society signing on as an anchor tenant at the soon-to-open , newly-renamed Global Health Innovation Center there just a few months after plans for its prior potential home – the Nashville Medical Trade Center – were scrapped.
HIMSS will lease on the fourth level 12,500 square feet for its Innovation Center, a testing, demonstration, exhibition and educational facility, with another 12,500 square feet of exhibition space.
"We look forward to the opening in October… more
Feb 19, 2013
Two show management companies recently announced new events on the horizon: 1105 Media’s Office Technology Group will launch the Business Imaging Expo, and Messe Duesseldorf North America, a subsidiary of Germany-based Messe Duesseldorf, will debut Energy Storage North America.
1105’s new show will be held Dec. 11-12 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
“The office technology industry is changing rapidly,” said Office Technology Group Publisher Patricia Ames.
She added, “Printed pages are shifting to mobile devices, printers are increasingly becoming… more
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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.
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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.
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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.