LAS VEGAS, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its
continuing effort to promote professional development and career
advancement among women, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and
The MGM Resorts Foundation today announced the 2013 Women's
Leadership Conference on Aug. 8–9, 2013 at the MGM Grand Hotel
& Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Navigating Your Future features diverse and nationally
recognized speakers and accomplished women role models, as well as
provides forums for small-group dialogue and individual networking
among highly motivated conference attendees.
"As more and more women ascend to leadership roles nationally
and globally, in business, in elected office, in our communities
and in all phases of our lives, empowerment of women is a surging
phenomenon, now and into our future," said Phyllis A. James, Executive Vice President and
Chief Diversity Officer of MGM Resorts International.
"Helping to prepare women to better meet the challenges of such
roles is an important dimension of our commitment to
diversity."
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women are estimated
to account for 51.2 percent of the increase in total labor force
growth between 2008 and 2018. In 2010, women comprised 46.8
percent of the total U.S. labor force.
The conference is open to women of all ethnicities, professions
and social backgrounds, locally and nationally, and men who support
them. The non-profit MGM Resorts Foundation is the conference's
presenting sponsor and – for the first time – will be partnering
with the nationally renowned Women's Food Service Forum (WFF).
Proceeds of the conference after costs will be donated to one or
more local nonprofit agencies devoted to the welfare and
development of women and girls.
The early registration fee for conference participants is
$250. Registration includes the full
conference and all workshops and lectures, a networking reception,
and continental breakfasts and lunches catered by MGM Grand.
Time is also allotted for attendees to build key professional
relationships with other women attending while enjoying the
hospitality and entertainment of MGM Grand and other resorts of MGM
Resorts International.
Participating sponsorships are available to organizations or
companies who share the vision and goals of this conference.
Returning sponsors include Cox Communications and Greenspun Media
Group.
For more information about the Women's Leadership Conference,
please visit www.mgmresorts.com/womensleadershipconference.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is one of the world's leading
global hospitality companies operating a peerless portfolio of
destination resort brands, including MGM Grand Detroit, Bellagio,
MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more information about
MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International