New Contracts: Corcoran, SmithBucklin, Convention Data Services, EJ Krause All Gain Business
October 6, 2016
The summer months are over and fall officially has arrived, with several companies recently signing contracts.
Corcoran Expositions has been retained by the Water Quality Association to assist with exhibit sales and related services.
“We look forward to working with the Water Quality Association in producing their upcoming trade show,” said Tom Corcoran, founder of the 26-year-old Corcoran Expositions. “We hope to work with them for years to come.”
Corcoran Expositions will provide exhibit sales support and related services for the Lisle, Ill.-based Water Quality Association for the 2017 and 2018 shows.
The 2017 show, the “WQA Convention & Exposition,” will be held March 28-31, 2017, in Orlando. The most recent show drew 3,500 attendees, with 270 exhibitors over 54,000 net square feet.
The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) has selected SmithBucklin to provide full-service association management.
SmithBucklin's Susan Lane will serve as TNNA's executive director, and TNNA's headquarters moved to Chicago in September.
Founded in 1974, The National NeedleArts Association is a community of business professionals dedicated to the advancement and promotion of needle arts — textile crafts and decorative sewing. TNNA encourages passion and leadership in the needle arts industry through education, knowledge exchange and a strong marketplace.
"SmithBucklin will help us in developing new ways to better serve our members in an ever-changing industry," said TNNA Board President Dave Van Stralen. "We appreciate SmithBucklin's proven ability to provide scalable expertise in specific areas, such as tradeshow support and enhanced marketing and communications, while delivering leading practices in association management."
Convention Data Services (CDS) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have signed a three-year deal.
The contract calls for CDS to provide full registration and lead retrieval services for two ICSC events: RECon and the New York National Deal Making Conference.
Additionally, CDS will integrate with ICSC’s membership system to provide a smooth registration process with photo ID badges for attendees.
With more than 36,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, RECon provides the shopping center industry with networking, deal making and educational opportunities for retail real estate professionals from around the world.
The New York National Deal Making Conference is a great opportunity for owners, developers, retailers, brokers, lenders, municipalities, property asset managers and product and service providers to gather under one roof to exhibit, make deals and form successful business partnerships.
E.J. Krause & Associates is pleased to announce it has been selected as the event management company of Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) 2018.
ANEX, Asia’s premier event for the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry is organized in conjunction with the All Nippon Nonwovens Association (ANNA) and Asian Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA).
Held once every three years, the international exhibition and conference is the largest nonwovens event in Asia.
“E.J. Krause & Associates is excited to be a part of this benchmark event. Nonwoven innovations are creating a pathway for tomorrow’s solutions. ANEX is the ideal venue for businesses to promote in the global development of the engineered materials industry,” said Ned Krause, CEO of E.J. Krause & Associates.
ANEX 2018 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan June 6-8, 2018.
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.
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