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MGM Empire City Casino Corporate Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tuesday, August 12th 2025 <\/span><\/h3>\n

12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual Session<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Tobias Thornwell<\/strong>\u00a0is the Director of Global Business Impact at MGM Resorts International. He leads supplier inclusion strategies across regional properties, ensuring alignment with corporate and local diversity goals. With over 12 years in procurement and supply chain management, Tobias is a recognized advocate for business diversity and was honored with WBEC Greater DMV\u2019s Outstanding Women\u2019s Business Advocate Award in 2023.<\/p>\n

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Mohamed Hafizur<\/strong>\u00a0is the Purchasing Manager at Empire City Casino, MGM Yonkers, where he oversees procurement, vendor sourcing, and supplier diversity. With over 40 years in hospitality and 23 years in purchasing, he brings deep industry expertise. He holds degrees in Accounting and Economics and a C.P.D. certification from Cornell University.<\/p>\n

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Join us for an engaging Corporate Connections session focused on supplier diversity and procurement. Learn about MGM\u2019s Global Business Impact Program, vendor onboarding, procurement opportunities, and their supplier database. This session is designed to empower WBEs with insights and connections to navigate corporate sourcing processes.<\/p>\n

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