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Mar 12, 2025
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the 81st edition of its International Builders’ Show (IBS) Feb. 25-27. And though the construction show is one the largest of its kind, it boasted record attendance for the first time in 17 years.
More than 81,000 builders, remodelers, developers, and other home building professionals poured into the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) for the three-day event, alongside 750 new exhibitors and 1,050 returning exhibitors, which filled up 728,000 square feet of the 2.9 million-square-foot venue.
The figures “surpassed our high… more
Mar 11, 2025
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) is launching two new members-only events in 2025: the Organizer Insights Summit and Half-Day Healthcare Forum will both be held on June 25 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, preceding the IAEE Leadership Institute. One will be held in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a joint lunch for networking provided from 12 to 1:30 p.m. ET.
Scheduled for June 26-27, also at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, the IAEE Leadership Institute is geared toward tomorrow’s leaders with content on essential skills to transform behaviors… more
Mar 10, 2025
In recent days, the total cryptocurrency market has risen about 10%, or more than $300 billion, in the hours since U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a new U.S. strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies, according to CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data and analysis company.
To capitalize on this burgeoning industry, two events industry entrepreneurs––Anil Aggarwal, founder and former CEO of Money20/20, Fintech Meetup, Shoptalk, and Groceryshop, and Matt Middleton, founder and CEO of Future Proof––have partnered with crypto industry insiders Mitul Parmar and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan to… more
Mar 07, 2025
The National Hardware Show (NHS), the annual trade show and conference for the home improvement and hardware industries produced by independent show organizer RX, is launching an exclusive two-day event for industry influencers.
Context: Held annually in Las Vegas, NHS attracts home centers, independent retailers, online retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and others to discover new products, innovations, and trends in the home improvement and do-it-yourself (DIY) industry. In 2024, the event drew in more than 11,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC… more
Mar 06, 2025
Informa PLC, the public international B2B events, digital services, and academic markets group, delivered strong financial results for 2024, reporting double-digit revenue and profit growth, along with significant international expansion.
“On every measure, the Informa Group delivered an outstanding result in 2024, from revenue growth to higher dividend returns, alongside further International and Portfolio expansion,” said Informa PLC Group CEO Stephen Carter. “This is a performance we aim to repeat in 2025.”
Here’s our take on the top five highlights from the company’s full-year… more
Mar 06, 2025
Trade show platform Trifecta Collective LLC, owned and backed by lower middle market PE firm GreyLion, acquired the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE), a trade show that serves the concrete, construction, and aggregates industries in Canada. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 7th annual CCE was held Feb. 12-13 at Toronto’s International Centre and featured more 350 exhibiting companies and 7,000 attendees spanning more than 120,000 square feet of exhibit space.
“CCE is an excellent addition to the Trifecta portfolio, and we are very happy to welcome this leading event,” said Trifecta… more
Mar 05, 2025
The city of Austin, Texas, is about to see a change to its skyline. On February 25, the Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) unveiled the first renderings of the new Austin Convention Center, dubbed “Unconventional ATX.” The $1.6 billion project is expected to redefine the city’s event landscape with more space, innovative design, and a commitment to sustainability.
The new downtown facility will nearly double the rentable space of the existing convention center, expanding it from 365,000 to 620,000 square feet. Funded through hotel occupancy tax and convention center revenues, the… more
Mar 04, 2025
In its 39th year, Vision Expo East ditched its longtime roots in New York City for Orlando, Fla., where thousands of eyecare and eyewear professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from Feb. 19-22. Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, which produces the show alongside RX, told TSNN that the move south “reflected consistent feedback from the industry and key stakeholders” after the 2024 iteration of the show saw an uptick in Florida-based professionals and attendees from Latin America and Puerto Rico.
“Our inaugural Orlando event showed tremendous success with… more
Feb 28, 2025
Hosted buyer/1-to-1 partnering events are currently the most attractive events model for independent organizers, with 18% of survey respondents planning an imminent launch and 32% indicating an interest in the model, according to results of the Events Sector Benchmarking 2024, a report from Collingwood and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO).
What types of hosted buyer events are independents planning? According to the survey, 81% are currently producing or considering launching roundtables with multiple buyers, sellers, and potential partners, while 69% are currently… more
Feb 27, 2025
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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.