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Martina Sanchez
Martina Sanchez is an entrepreneur and content marketing specialist at Lucky Assignments and Gum Essays. She is absorbed with article writing and is a constant contributor to her blog, where she touches such topics as digital marketing and SEO tips and tricks.
Craig Sukenic
Craig Sukenic is Vice President of Sales for SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals. Sukenic is responsible for advancing the company’s strategic sales goals, including driving increased sales and broader partner relationships within SmartSource’s key target markets of conferences, events, trade shows and business solutions.
Emily Richett
Emily Richett is the founder of HAPPY, a publicity and marketing agency that works with fast-growth businesses and leading organizations in health, wellness, tourism and e-commerce. Emily is a frequent media contributor and speaker for trade shows and events around the U.S.
Nick McCallion
Nick McCallion is the President of Trade Show Ready, a 15-year-old agency that specializes in generating revenue solely for trade shows with services that encompass data mining, attendee acquisition, exhibitor leads, membership renewals and social media solutions.
Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai to Launch Metal+Tech
Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai will launch Metal + Tech 2018 from 27th to 30th November at Guangdong Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Jointly organised by Deutsche Messe AG, Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai and Guangzhou Xuanhua Exhibition Co., Ltd., Metal + Tech will occupy an exhibition area of 20,000 m2, showcasing some 100 companies from more than 10 countries and regions. The show will focus on the associated industries for flexible processing of sheet metal.
New “E-commerce Packaging” Show to Come to Shanghai in 2019
Tapping into the rapid growth of e-commerce services in China, a new niche event focused on - e-commerce packaging will be launched next year. The new show, Epack-Tech Asia, will be organised in 2019 and it will focus on food and non-food processing and packaging technologies.
The new show will be organised by Fiera Milano through Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, its Chinese joint venture with Deutsche Messe AG and it will be held along side CeMAT Asia in October 2019.
HKTDC to Host 4 Events Targeting SMEs
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will organise four events for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SEMs) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) next month.
Nearly 300 Brands Featured at “Best of British 2018”
Organised by Media 10, Best of British 2018 closed on 21st October at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Nearly 300 brands, covering British fashion, design, travel, education, technology, innovation, food and beverage products were showcased at the four-day show.
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.