2012 Women's Leadership Conference coming to MGM!

Four of the top executives of their respective fields will come together for one day only during next month’s 2012 Women’s Leadership Conference. The two-day event will take place Aug. 14-15 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.

Amongst the topics to be discussed and debated during the CEO Panel taking place Monday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m.: the delicate balance of work vs. life; how to maintain must-needed internal trust within companies; diversity in the workplace and where that issue stands today; how to succeed in large corporations and non-government organizations and the development of tomorrow’s leaders.

The dynamic panel will include Gail McGovern, president and CEO, American Red Cross; James J. Murren, chairman and CEO, MGM Resorts International; Maritza Montiel; vice chairman and deputy chief executive officer – legislative affairs, Quality & Risk and Gail Becker, chair of Canada, Latin America and U.S. Western Region, Edelman Communications.

With “Be Inspired” as its theme, the 2012 Women’s Leadership Conference is the destination for ambitious women from around the Southwest and the nation. The conference comprises two days of empowering presentations, informative workshops, career coaching and networking opportunities. In addition to panels, attendees will be entertained by appearances of Las Vegas Strip headliners, enjoy a fashion show and indulge in some of the destination’s superb cuisine at an optional “dine-around” evening event at area restaurants.

Speakers at the conference include Lee Woodruff, contributing reporter for “CBS This Morning,” whose Aug. 14 keynote address will draw from her book “In an Instant,” chronicling the power of a single moment to change the course of a life and entrepreneurs Andrea and Robin McBride, co-founders of eco.love Wines and the first African-American sisters to own a wine company; motivational speaker Christine Cashen, and business dynamo and personal growth expert Colette Carlson. Also notable on this year’s conference agenda are the Honorable Carolyn Goodman, mayor of the City of Las Vegas, and State of Nevada First Lady Kathleen Sandoval.

Visitors traveling to Las Vegas for the Women’s Leadership Conference may take advantage of special room rates (up to 15 percent off) at these MGM Resorts International properties: Aria, Vdara, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor Las Vegas, Excalibur and Circus Circus. To find out more information about hotel accommodations, or to register for the conference, go to  www.mgmresorts.com/womensleadershipconference. Registration is $250 per person through July 31, 2012; registration thereafter until the conference dates is $350 per person. The cost for students and MGM Resorts employees is $100. For those interested in attending a specific keynote luncheon only, entrance may be purchased for $150. Attendees may also take advantage of special room rates (up to 15 percent off) at these MGM Resorts International properties: Aria, Vdara, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor Las Vegas, Excalibur and Circus Circus.

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

With the theme Be Inspired, the 2012 Women's Leadership Conference is open to women of all ethnicities, professions and social backgrounds, locally and nationally, and men who support women. It will feature a dynamic roster of diverse and nationally recognized speakers, accomplished women role models and career coaches, as well as provide a forum for small-group dialogue and individual networking among highly motivated conference attendees.

The non-profit MGM Resorts Foundation is the conference's presenting sponsor. 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.

Additional sponsors for the 2012 Women’s Leadership Conference include CBS Radio Las Vegas, Cox Communications, Fish & Richardson, Greenspun Media, IBM, Southwest Airlines and Toyota Financial Services, Women’s Specialty Care and Wells Fargo. Participating sponsorships are available to organizations or companies who share the vision and goals of this conference. Inquiries regarding sponsorship may be made by calling (702) 792-4973 or email ktun@mgmresorts.com.

ABOUT THE MGM RESORTS FOUNDATION

The purpose of The MGM Resorts Foundation is to collect and distribute monies and assets donated by employees of MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) for the aid and support of qualified community nonprofit programs, agencies or organizations designated exclusively by MGM Resorts employees. In addition, the Foundation collects and distributes donations to the Foundation by third-party non-employees to support charitable, scientific, literary, religious and educational activities approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors and organized by MGM Resorts employees to benefit qualified non-profit charitable organizations designated by the Foundation's Board.