MGM Grand Conference Center Shows Off a Brand New Look
March 15, 2019
The $130 million, 250,000-square-foot expansion of MGM Grand Conference Center is now complete, meaning MGM Resorts now offers a total of 4 million square feet of meeting and convention space on the Las Vegas Strip. (For reference, that’s more than all the convention space in Manhattan combined.)
“With our expansion, upgraded amenities, new outdoor space and user-friendly connectivity packages, we provide our convention customers an enhanced meeting experience with more options,” said Ernest Stovall, vice president of Sales for MGM Grand.
He continued, “I’m proud that many of our clients consider MGM Grand their home in Las Vegas, and I look forward to sharing our new look and feel.”
The expansion game is old hat by now for MGM, which recently expanded sister properties Mandalay Bay, Aria and Park MGM (a transformation from the former Monte Carlo hotel). Connecting seamlessly to the existing space on three levels of MGM Grand Conference Center, this expansion gives the facility a combined total of 850,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
In addition to new space, the expansion came with creative enhancements designed to make the work environment more productive for planners and meeting attendees alike. For example, Stay Well Meetings — which launched at MGM Grand five years ago and features amenities and programs designed to make meetings healthier, like air purification, aromatherapy and circadian lighting — now occupies an additional 22,000 sq. ft. in the conference center.
All three levels of MGM Grand’s conference space feature floor-to-ceiling windows. More spaces included in the expansion were the 10,000-sq.-ft. Marquee Courtyard; the 47,000-sq.-ft. Chairman’s Ballroom; a smaller ballroom and two nontraditional boardrooms.
This project was completed at an excellent time for both MGM and the popular convention city, according to Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts.
“The increased demand for space compelled us to develop more robust and creative meeting options throughout our portfolio, including the new offerings at MGM Grand.”
Groups such as ITEX, Arbonne International Global Training Conference and American Staffing Association – Staffing World Annual Meeting will each be utilizing the new space at MGM Grand Conference Center in the coming months.
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.
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