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Jan 14, 2013
The Professional Convention Management Association didn’t just show up and have their Convening Leaders annual meeting in Orlando this week and leave town. Instead, they gave back generously to the surrounding community.
“Our members and their organizations will benefit from the outstanding facilities and the hard-working people here in Orlando,” said Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA.
She added, “These programs are one way of expressing our sincere thanks to this tremendous community. After our members leave, we hope these donations will leave a lasting impact… more
Jan 14, 2013
CTIA-The Wireless Association and IFA, the world's largest trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, have teamed up to hold a "borderless" trade show in 2014.
The partnership will produce the first global platform of its kind for retailers, buyers, distributors, manufacturers, vendors and carriers to launch the next generation of new products and services for work, home and play.
This partnership combines CTIA's expertise in mobility and IFA's leadership in consumer electronics and home appliances markets, according to CTIA officials.
The two organizations have signed a… more
Jan 14, 2013
In a continuous effort to stay ahead of the curve, meeting industry leaders collaborated to fund a research project to predict, as well as plan for the future of, convention exhibits and trade shows.
ASAE Foundation, Exhibition Industry Foundation, Freeman, Gaylord Entertainment, and PCMA Education commissioned a project to look at the trends and analyze trade shows from five hypothetical perspectives.
Each provides insight into how to create more impact with exhibit space.
Scenarios of the Future: Convention Exhibits and Trade Show 2016is the result from a year-long research study that… more
Jan 13, 2013
POWER- GEN International, held Dec. 11-13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, broke attendance records with 22,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors.
The three-day event attracted power professionals and executives from more than 75 countries. In addition, there were 27 international delegations, 200 industry experts and 39 conference sessions.
“We are extremely pleased with the success of POWER-GEN International last week and the collocated events including Renewable Energy World North America Conference & Expo, NUCLEAR POWER International and the Financial Forum,… more
Jan 13, 2013
Tag clouds representing the most popular content on your website help your online visitors quickly find useful and current information without having to search for it. Building tag clouds using data tracked with Google Analytics is very easy. Here are the steps:
Log in to Google Analytics and select the Account for your Web site.
Select an appropriate time range.
Navigate to Traffic Sources > Sources > Search in the left pane.
Change the view in the Data View Selector from the default “Data” view to the “Term Cloud” view.
The keywords that… more
Jan 13, 2013
Tag clouds representing the most popular content on your website help your online visitors quickly find useful and current information without having to search for it. Building tag clouds using data tracked with Google Analytics is very easy. Here are the steps:
Log in to Google Analytics and select the Account for your Web site.
Select an appropriate time range.
Navigate to Traffic Sources > Sources > Search in the left pane.
Change the view in the Data View Selector from the default “Data” view to the “Term Cloud” view.
The keywords that… more
Jan 12, 2013
Every quarter, event management company a2z aggregates data from hundreds of expositions managed using its platform and releases a Quarterly Exposition Industry Analysis.
This analysis reflects the overall trends on the performance of the trade show industry alongside a sector by sector breakdown of performance, and Net Square Footage (NSF) pacing of the previous six and upcoming six months.
The latest edition of a2z’s Quarterly Exposition Industry Analysis analyzes data through the last quarter of the calendar year 2012 (Q4 of CY 2012) and can be downloaded here.… more
Jan 11, 2013
Installation now is complete on a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) that will deliver improved wireless coverage, capacity and data speeds for Verizon Wireless customers on every floor, in every showroom and exhibit hall across the three-building, 7 million square feet AmericasMart campus in downtown Atlanta.
AmericasMart Atlanta is a global wholesale marketplace housing the world’s single-largest collection of home, gift, area rug and apparel merchandise. AmericasMart owns and operates 14 annual Markets and shows, the largest of which are The Atlanta International Gift & Home… more
Jan 11, 2013
Installation now is complete on a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) that will deliver improved wireless coverage, capacity and data speeds for Verizon Wireless customers on every floor, in every showroom and exhibit hall across the three-building, 7 million square feet AmericasMart campus in downtown Atlanta.
AmericasMart Atlanta is a global wholesale marketplace housing the world’s single-largest collection of home, gift, area rug and apparel merchandise. AmericasMart owns and operates 14 annual Markets and shows, the largest of which are The Atlanta International Gift & Home… more
Jan 10, 2013
The Consumer Electronic Association's 2013 International CES, the world's largest event for the global technology industry, got even bigger and brighter this year, if that's even possible, taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center and several other venues Jan. 8–11.
The show featured more than 3,250 exhibitors across 1.9 million net square feet of exhibit space, breaking the record of 1.865 net square feet and 3,239 exhibitors in 2012. Attendance was expected to surpass 150,000, with more than 35,000 from outside the U.S.
"We have so many great device makers, as… 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.