SupplySide West

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SupplySide West brings together more than 17,000 ingredient buyers and suppliers from the dietary supplement, beverage, functional food, personal care and sports nutrition industries. SupplySide West is all about the science and strategy around the development of finished products that drive the global business economy.

IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference

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The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition attracts leading companies and individuals in the transmission and distribution industry from around the world to take part as both exhibitors and attendees. A robust and immersive conference program allows top utility CEOs and some of the world’s brightest engineers the opportunity to hear engaging talks in intimate settings, browse new technologies and hands-on demonstrations in the exhibition hall and network with other industry professionals.

Solar Power International

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Under the umbrella of North America Smart Energy Week, Solar Power lnternational's expanded scope reflects the growth of energy innovation through three co-located events aside from SPI: Energy Storage International. Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA and the Smart Energy Microgrid Marketplace. This is the only energy event in the industry that demonstrates how these technologies complement each other through show floor demonstrations and innovative educational opportunities.

AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting

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The AAOS Annual Meeting is the world’s largest marketplace for orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, PAs and other healthcare professionals. Attendees can compare products, attend demonstrations and have questions answered by representatives from over 750 companies from around the world. Products exhibited include arthroscopic systems, biomaterials, implants, pain management, practice management, rehab equipment, surgical equipment and instruments.

National FFA Convention & Expo

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Exhibitors are able to build awareness of their brand and interact with attendees with a vested interest in their operations. FFA members represent an audience vital to a company's future; by engaging with the thousands of students and advisors in attendance, exhibitors will have invaluable opportunities to significantly increase brand awareness for the next generation of employees, customers, and advocates.

Vision Expo East

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Vision Expo East in New York City is a trade-only conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear presented by co-owners Reed Exhibitions and The Vision Council. Vision Expo is the complete event for ophthalmic professionals, where eyecare meets eyewear, and education, fashion and innovation mingle. In the Vision Expo Exhibit Hall, eyecare providers can discover trends, interact with new technologies and access innovative products and services.

NRF 2018: Retail’s BIG Show

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NRF is the world's largest retail trade show, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry's key trading partners of retail goods and service.

WasteExpo

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Informa's Waste360 Group harnesses the power of its many properties to serve the solid waste and recycling industry. The industry widely consumes this content in the form of websites, live events, online learning and digital opportunities and more and includes: Waste360.com, WasteExpo, The Global Waste Management Symposium, The Healthcare Waste Conference, and four topical and timely e-newsletters.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America

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Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America is the largest seafood trade exposition in North America. In 2018, buyers, suppliers, media and other seafood-industry professionals from 110 countries and over 1,340 exhibiting companies attended the exposition to meet face to face, discover new products, and grow their businesses. Here, buyers find the newest fresh, frozen, and packaged seafood products and processing equipment, stay on top of emerging customer trends, meet suppliers, and build important relationships to grow their business and increase seafood sales.

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.