The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the events industry.
Preciate’s Virtual Socializing Platform Aims to Replicate In-Person Experience 2020-11-11
While virtual events and video conferencing aren’t a perfect substitute for face-to-face, technology that replicates the real-life experience as much as possible could be a viable option, particularly for work teams and stake
Stop Making Excuses: 7 Reasons You Should Embrace Hybrid Events 2021-12-28
The event industry has become a poster child for change. Before COVID-19, in-person events were the rule. Then, virtual events emerged to adjust for the world’s new normal of staying home and lessening contact with the outside world.
These 4 Event Trends Were on the Rise Pre-Pandemic – Here’s How They’ll Impact Future Events 2020-11-05
Even before borders closed across the globe, event attendees’ time was hard-won — travel, meetings and digital content pulled their attention (and calendars) in many directions.
United Fresh Takes Its New Virtual Platform Year-Round 2020-07-22
Following the success of the United Fresh 2020 LIVE! vir
Benefits of Hybrid Events Your Decision-Makers Will Want to Hear 2021-11-30
If you’re proposing a hybrid event to co-workers, senior management or an association board, it’s essential to outline all the benefits.
IAEE’s Expo! Expo! 2020 In Louisville Will Be a Hybrid Event 2020-08-26
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events is moving forward with a different event model for this year’s E
Record-Breaking Attendance at Destinations International’s First Virtual Annual Convention 2020-07-21
Event and tourism industry professionals aren’t about to sit out this pandemic, as evidenced by the number of meetings, webinars and conventions taking place virtually these past few months.
Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Hybrid Event Post-COVID 2021-05-27
With a return to normalcy in sight, event organizers can finally look forward to reopening venue doors and welcoming delegates in-person, but even as restrictions ease, venues are unlikely to be able to safely cater for an audience at full capacity.
ASAE Shifts Its 2020 Annual Meeting & Exposition to Virtual Due to COVID-19 2020-05-12
ASAE has canceled its face-to-face 100thAnnual Meeting & Exposition
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.