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Harrah's Entertainment's Inducted to Nevada Minority Business Council's Hall of Fame as Corporation of the Decade
LAS VEGAS, May 1 PRNewswire — Harrah's Entertainment was inducted to the Hall of Fame as Corporation of the Decade by the Nevada Minority Business Council on Friday, April 18, 2008 during the Nevada Minority 13th Annual Excellence Award Ceremony held at Caesars Palace.
The Nevada Minority Business Council selected Harrah's Entertainment as their first ever, Corporation of the Decade, for their fifteen year dedication to diversity and inclusion. The owners of Caesars Palace, the first Strip property to join the Council, have extended their commitment to inclusion to the company's associates, customers and suppliers.
"It was our pleasure to induct Harrah's Entertainment into Minority Business Hall of Fame," said President of Nevada Minority Business Council Dianne Fontes. "Harrah's continued support throughout the years reflects their commitment to be star supporters of diversity, enduring equality among minority businesses which is a testament of the Corporation of the Decade that is very well deserved."
Fred Keeton, Vice President of External Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer and Tony Gladney Vice President of National Diversity were also awarded Medals of Excellence for their contributions to the company's diversity efforts.
The purpose of the Nevada Minority Council event was to celebrate and honor the achievements of Nevada's top minority businesses and major corporations that have been champions of supplier diversity and inclusion. Awards were handed out in categories including; New Minority Business, Construction Company, Professional Services Company and Minority Business of the Year. In the Major Corporation category there were Buyer/Purchasing Agent, Community Relations Specialist, Supplier Diversity Program and Corporation of the Year.
"We are honored to receive such an esteemed award," said Gladney. "At Harrah's Entertainment, we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion among our valuable partnerships by providing the necessary means to strengthen minority businesses in Nevada."
About Nevada Minority Business Council
The Nevada Minority Business Council Inc. (NMBC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation who's sole purpose is to increase the purchase of goods and services between minority suppliers and the private and public sectors. Its major objective is to help build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business development.
About HARRAHS Entertainment
Harrah's Entertainment is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos and the World Series of Poker. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technological leadership.
For more Harrah's information, please visit: http://www.harrahs.com.
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