News
Nov 25, 2013
A new commercial maritime trade show, Seawork Asia, will launch its inaugural edition from 4th to 6th November 2014 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
Seawork Asia is organised by Seawork Asia Company Ltd, a joint venture company in China form by U.K.-based Mercator Media Ltd. The three-day show will feature maritime products and services ranging from support services such as coastguard, patrol, safety and navigation to workboats and floating plant.
Andrew Webster, chief executive of Mercator Media, commented, “This is the first dedicated commercial marine… more
Nov 24, 2013
Healthcare exhibitors are keenly aware of the timeline for implementation of the 2010 federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s Physician Payment Sunshine provisions, which require disclosure of certain payments or gifts to physicians.
In the Final Rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 1, applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations, many who are exhibitors, are currently in the period between required payment data capture, which began Aug. 1 and initial reporting, which begins March 31.
Testament to the rules… more
Nov 24, 2013
The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia chose SmithBucklin to provide full-service association management for its Chicago-based organization.
"We are thrilled to gain access to SmithBucklin's unmatched resource base of people, knowledge and association solutions," said Meena S. Desai, M.D., vice president of SAMBA's board of directors.
Desai added, "This partnership will allow us to continue to expand our reach, enhance patient safety and provide research and education for practitioners of ambulatory anesthesia."
Founded in 1985, SAMBA's goals are to advance… more
Nov 24, 2013
The AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo won the 2013 Trade Show News Network award for having the fastest-growing attendance of all nonprofit trade shows.
The award was presented during the TSNN Awards Nov. 1-3 in Reno at a Saturday night gala in front of more than 50 show organizers, as well as suppliers and guests.
Kristin Gibson, vice president of J. Spargo & Associates, which produces the event and accepted the award, said before the gala evening, “All of us at J. Spargo & Associates are thrilled that the AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is being honored… more
Nov 24, 2013
Six months after Hanley Wood bought the Greenbuild Conference & Expo from the U.S. Green Building Council, the two entities have teamed up, along with Green Building Council Italia and Veronafiere, to launch Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region in 2014 in Verona, Italy.
“Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region is part of the global expansion of the successful Greenbuild Conference & Expo brand,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, U.S. Green Building Council.
He added. “USGBC and Hanley Wood entered into a strategic… more
Nov 24, 2013
Officials from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, report a groundswell of positive response to Pharma EXPO 2014, which debuts in Chicago, collocated with PACK EXPO International 2014 Nov. 2–5 at McCormick Place.
Pharma EXPO is a joint venture between PMMI, owner and producer of PACK EXPO International, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.
“Pharma EXPO is clearly answering an industry need,” said Jim Pittas, vice president, trade shows, PMMI.
He added, “The combined strength of PACK EXPO shows and ISPE will be a… more
Nov 24, 2013
Hanley Wood recently launched a new mobile app for The International Surface Event 2014. The free app now is available for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry users and is sponsored by FCA Network.
The International Surface Event will take place Jan 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The event is a combination of three trade shows: SURFACES, StonExpo, and TileExpo. The new mobile app covers all three shows and can be found by searching International Surface Event in the Apple App Store, Google Play or BlackBerry World.
“The Event mobile app is designed to make… more
Nov 24, 2013
Do you use Facebook Insights to measure the increase in your social media reach and engagement? There is an abundance of information and analyses that can be gathered from Facebook Insights. At a high level you can see how your Page Likes, Post Reach, and Engagement are performing week over week. Then you can drill down further under each of these umbrellas to analyze what types of posts generate the most activity, by whom, and when. Today, I’d like to highlight two tools that may get overlooked and are really useful.
These two pieces of data can be found under the… more
Nov 24, 2013
Do you use Facebook Insights to measure the increase in your social media reach and engagement? There is an abundance of information and analyses that can be gathered from Facebook Insights. At a high level you can see how your Page Likes, Post Reach, and Engagement are performing week over week. Then you can drill down further under each of these umbrellas to analyze what types of posts generate the most activity, by whom, and when. Today, I’d like to highlight two tools that may get overlooked and are really useful.
These two pieces of data can be found under the… more
Nov 24, 2013
Hanley Wood recently launched a new mobile app for The International Surface Event 2014. The free app now is available for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry users and is sponsored by FCA Network.
The International Surface Event will take place Jan 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The event is a combination of three trade shows: SURFACES, StonExpo, and TileExpo. The new mobile app covers all three shows and can be found by searching International Surface Event in the Apple App Store, Google Play or BlackBerry World.
“The Event mobile app is designed to make… 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.