We work with a host of clients, helping them bring sometimes massive spaces at a single location or distributed over the globe into the digital world.
3 Ways to Rethink Employee Engagement with Virtual Event Technology 2021-10-25
Change cannot be put on people. The best way to instill change is to do it with them. Create it with them. – Lisa Bodell
How Human Behaviorism Plays a Role In Creating a Successful Virtual Event 2020-10-30
The 2020 global pandemic has caused brands to rethink their approach to event marketing.
New AI Chatbot Eases Attendees Into the Virtual Event Experience 2020-05-27
In response to the influx of physical events transitioning to virtual, AI live event chatbot creator 42Chat has launched Virtual Event Bots
Virtual Meetings Are the Key to ROI at Hybrid Events 2021-06-17
One interesting characteristic of virtual and hybrid events is that virtual (or digital) attendees can significantly outnumber those on-site.
Virtual Edge Institute Offers Digital Event Strategist Scholarship Opportunity 2016-08-27
The Virtual Edge Institute [VEI] and Meetings + Conventions Calgary announced fall scholarship applications now are being accepted for VEI’s Digital Event Strategist [DES] newly updated course and certification exam.
365 MEDIA and Taffy Event Strategies Partner On Tools for Virtual and Hybrid Events 2020-11-06
Event technology and services companies 365 MEDIA and
5 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Speaker for Your Virtual Event 2020-05-11
With many events pivoting to virtual right now, event planners are working overtime to make sure their digital event programming is packed with premium educational content.
Virtual Event Successes: ASAE, Vet Show @ Home and Event Tech Live Hit the Virtual Sweet Spot 2021-07-07
As trade shows begin to trickle back in person as the industry prepares for a deluge this fall, virtual events are going stronger than ever.
5 Ways to Promote Sponsor and Exhibitor Booths at Virtual Events 2021-09-08
Imagine if sponsors and exhibitors kept returning to participate at your events. Isn't that every event planner's dream?
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.