CBA UNITE

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UNITE CBA is the largest gathering of Christian retailers and product providers in the world. Attendees include authors, artists, publishers, gift companies, Christian retailers, general market retailers, and international rights and sales representatives.

SLAS2017

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SLAS is a diverse collection of scientists, academicians, business leaders and students from around the globe benefited from an extensive lineup of education, new production information, and opportunities to connect with peers interested in charting the future of life sciences discovery and technology.

ASI Show Dallas

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Show for the promotional product industry - the first opportunity in the Southwest to make connections and grow their business. The ASI Show incorporates one full day of education along with two exhibit days, and a host of networking events, including the ever popular ASI Show Bash.

NAFA 2017 Institute & Expo

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NAFA is the world’s premier not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, law enforcement vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry.

IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS2017)

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The IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. It consists of a full week of events, including technical paper presentations, workshops, and tutorials, as well as numerous social events and networking opportunities. The symposium also hosts a large commercial exhibition. Co-located with IMS are the IEEE RFIC, IMBioC and ARFTG conferences.

AFCEA/US Naval Institute Western Conference & Exposition

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The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 27th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the foremost event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. To complete their missions successfully, more than 150,000 professionals in the U.S.

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

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Attendees are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics which consists of about 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The members are physicians who devote their practice to treating children.

KeHE Holiday Show

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The show is a trade show for companies who distribute their product through KeHE Distributors. This show focuses on selling products for the winter and holiday seasons with all product categories represented—including ethnic and multicultural, specialty and gourmet natural and organic, VMS and personal care, fresh, bulk, household cleaning supplies, and general merchandise. As always, the show encompasses new items, seasonal shippers, and other exciting offers. Attendees are retailers who purchase through KeHE Distributors.

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.