Associated Builders and Contractors - 2015 Workforce Development Conference

Event Dates
2015-03-03 - 2015-03-06
Venue
Location To Be Determined - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organizer
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc
Website
http://wdc.abc.org/
Attendees
500
Event contact first name
Lisa-Marie
Event contact last name
Gardner
Email
Gardner@abc.org
Event contact telephone number
(202) 595.1862
Description

The  Workforce Development Conference includes both interactive construction education sessions plus exciting events in a powerful expo—uniting everything construction under one roof! Combining popular and forward-thinking educational sessions, an interactive exhibit hall, networking events, and the National Craft Championships (NCC), the Workforce Development Conference gathers the best that the construction industry has to offer.

Education
More than 40 dynamic education sessions via six tracks will provide attendees with innovative strategies and methods for project management and implementation, safety, workforce development, productivity and association management. ABC's lineup of highly accomplished speakers will inform and entertain you while providing insight and advice you can use to contribute to your company's bottom line. 

Expo
The Expo will feature 8.5 hours of uninterrupted networking time during the NCC, networking breaks, lunches and receptions. Companies from across the nation will display their products and services in the Expo hall and network with more than 500 attendees. Meet with companies on the Expo floor to learn firsthand how their products and services can help you and your company achieve its goals.

Attendee information
WHO WILL BE THERE? The majority of conference participants are electrical contractors, mechanical contractors, safety professionals, project managers, business owners and ABC chapter staff from around the country. More than 500 attendees are expected to attend the conference including front line and senior level professionals.
Partner Voices
Partner Voices
HERE, EVENTS HELP YOUR COMPANY AND THE COMMUNITY
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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