WaterSmart Innovations 2017

Event Dates
2017-10-04 - 2017-10-06
Exhibitors
0
Event contact title
Exhibits Manager
Event contact first name
Patty
Event contact last name
Cerajewski
Event contact telephone number
888-293-9845
Description
You are invited to register for the 10th annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, scheduled for October 4-6, at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas. WSI - recognized as the world's premier urban water efficiency conference since its debut in 2008 - is offering an "early bird" registration fee of $335 at WaterSmartInnovations.com through Sunday, June 4. Beginning Monday, June 5, the full conference registration fee will be $395. You can qualify for the early bird rate by entering the authorization code gettheworm when registering. Each full conference registration includes admission to the WaterSense Partner of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Alliance for Water Efficiency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Program, scheduled for Thursday, October 5. WSI will again feature more than 100 professional sessions, an Expo Hall showcasing water-efficient products and services, and technical tours to venues illustrating Southern Nevada's commitment to water efficiency. Several pre-show workshops (not included with the WSI registration fee) also are available on Tuesday, October 3. The Southern Nevada Water Authority is again presenting WSI in partnership with the Alliance for Water Efficiency, American Water Works Association, the U.S. EPA's WaterSense Program, and other forward-thinking public- and private-sector organizations.
Exhibitor information

In conjunction with the WaterSmart Innovations conference, an exhibition featuring emerging and cutting-edge water efficiency products and services will be held at the South Point. Among the prospective exhibitors are companies featuring appliances, plumbing fixtures, landscape and irrigation equipment, consulting and professional services and software and technology, among others.

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.