Premiere Orlando

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Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event is the beauty industry’s most important show delivering the education you need to succeed. With over 59,000 attendees representing all 50 states and 44 countries, Premiere Orlando is the hub of the beauty industry allowing professionals to connect, learn and network. Premiere Orlando advances beauty professionals’ careers offering complimentary classes showcasing premium education in hair, nails, dayspa and business.

WWETT Show (Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport)

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The WWETT Show - Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show - is the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals. The event offers an unmatched educational program, a full slate of live demos, an array of networking opportunities, and an extensive expo floor where buyers and sellers come together to see and experience the latest product innovations and technology.

Global Pet Expo

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Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry's largest annual trade show featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market today. Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, a​s well as other qualified​ ​media and ​professionals.

ASCO Annual Meeting

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The ASCO Annual Meeting attracts over 5,000 abstract submissions representing the latest in clinical and translational science in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This cutting-edge research helps set the standard for cancer care in the United States and around the world.

Ace Hardware Spring Convention & Exhibits

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Private buying show which brings together Ace Hardware store owners, manager, associates, and our vendor/supplier partners. During the four day event, buyers and suppliers meet face to face to discuss new consumer products, make purchasing decisions for the upcoming year and also offers networking and training sessions for store associates to be prepared for the future.

Summer Fancy Food Show

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The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food trade event in North America and the leading showcase of industry innovation, bringing specialty food's top manufacturers, buyers, and thought leaders together under one roof for three days of delectable discovery. This show is owned and produced by the Specialty Food Association (SFA). It is a membership-based trade association founded in 1952 and currently representing 3,500+ businesses.

NADA Show 2018

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The NADA Convention & Expo is considered to be the Automotive Industry Event of the Year - bringing the entire automotive industry together including Automotive Manufacturers, Franchised New Car Dealers and their Managers, Allied Industry Representatives, and Industry Vendors for peer-to-peer networking, top-rated Educational Sessions and the Premier Marketplace of products, services, technologies and trends.

Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, WestPack, Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West, PLASTEC West, Pacific Design & Manufacturing

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The Anaheim event is the largest annual event of its kind, bringing together suppliers and solutions across the concept-to-market product cycle and design & manufacturing spectrum. The value proposition addresses the attendees’ need to source new suppliers, get exposed to new technology, network and learn from approximately 2,000 exhibitors, and the exhibitors’ needs are met by accessing over 19,000 engineering decision makers and executives sourcing the latest components, technologies and solutions.

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.