LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) was the recipient of the "Responsibility"
H.E.R.O.E.S award from the Western Regional Minority Supplier
Development Council (WRMSDC) for the company's leadership in
inclusion and sustainable programs that allow Minority Businesses
(MBE) to thrive.
The H.E.R.O.E.S. award, which stands for Heart. Excellence.
Responsibility. Opportunity. Equality. Service., is bestowed upon
an organization in recognition of their commitment to supplier
diversity, advancing minority business success, and building
economic wealth in Northern
California, Nevada, and
Hawaii.
MGM Resorts International is a company that focuses on what
matters and Inclusion of diverse suppliers in the commerce of our
supply chain is a major priority in our global procurement program.
The Company's objective is to provide business opportunities that
promote the strategic objectives of quality and price competition.
This provides diverse enterprises with economic opportunity, access
to developmental guidance, capacity-building experience and the
potential for repeat business critical to growth.
"At MGM Resorts, we know that having an inclusive procurement
strategy widens our pool of potential suppliers, which in turn
makes our overall supply chain more agile for our changing business
needs," said Kenyatta Lewis, Executive Director of Supplier
Diversity and Sustainable Sourcing for MGM Resorts
International. "We also firmly believe that including MBEs in
our procurement promotes entrepreneurship and is good for our
society as a whole."
"WRMSDC applauds the incredible Corporate Members whose
relentless commitment to supplier inclusion is moving the needle
for economic equality in our communities. WRMSDC advocates for over
900 minority businesses, supports the Supplier Diversity efforts of
over 460 Corporate Members. Every year, our minority businesses
create over 760,000 jobs, generate over $11B in revenue, and contribute over $687.7M in taxes," says Tanya Nixon, WRMSDC Board Chairperson.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and
Park MGM. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" initiative, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact
Samantha
Cummis
MGM Resorts International
scummis@mgmresorts.com
973-800-4119
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