North American RINK Conference & Expo NARCE 2018

Event contact title
Event Manager
Event contact first name
Jeff
Event contact last name
Theiler
Event contact telephone number
719-538-1149
Description

The North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE) is the premier annual educational event and exposition for ice rink industry professionals. Each year, the North American Rink Conference & Expo integrates quality education with the nation’s largest ice rink industry trade show (77 booths in 2017), bringing you the newest innovations designed to improve your facility’s bottom line. Whether you are looking to build, renovate or simply place annual orders for your rink, the exhibitors at the RINK expo will be there to showcase their latest products and services for you to experience firsthand.

Attendee information

Who attends: Rink owners, general managers, operations managers, programming directors, recreation directors and coordinators, ice hockey and figure skating administrators, shift supervisors, operations personnel. Where do they work Private and municipal facilities, multi-sport facilities, community recreation centers, multi-purpose arenas, universities, private schools, entertainment centers. For-profit and non-profit organizations, management companies, youth hockey associations, figure skating clubs, amateur sport National Governing Bodies, professional hockey teams.

Exhibitor information

The RINK Expo at NARCE is the only time during the year that all of the top ice rink industry vendors come together under one roof to offer you the opportunity to preview the latest products and services.?Ice resurfacers, edgers, paints and painting equipment, dasherboards and shielding, flooring, scheduling and management software, rink supplies, architects and construction, refrigeration, dehumidification, lighting, insurance, advertising, rental skates and much 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.