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Mohegan Sun to Host Vendor Forums for Local Businesses on the North Shore

Mohegan Sun announced today that they will host afternoon and evening vendor forums to provide local businesses with detailed information on potential vendor opportunities in the resort gaming industry.

During the forums, which will take place at the Marriott in Peabody, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from the Mohegan Sun purchasing team and learn more about the vendor registration process and potential business opportunities associated with Mohegan Sun Massachusetts. Already Mohegan Sun spends $500 million annually with local businesses in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, purchasing everything from office supplies, computers and cars, to furniture, marketing materials and professional services. In Massachusetts, meanwhile, Mohegan Sun has spent over $750 million with vendors since 2001.    

 “Mohegan Sun Massachusetts will create thousands of new business opportunities for businesses in Revere and throughout the region,” said Mitchell Etess, chief executive officer of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.  “We have a long track record of buying locally, and these events will provide residents with additional insight into the industry and information on business opportunities at Mohegan Sun Massachusetts.”

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Mohegan Sun has also committed to purchasing $10 million annually from businesses in Revere and $50 million annually from regional businesses.  In addition, Mohegan Sun’s industry-leading Momentum players’ club points program will enable customers to redeem their points at local businesses and destinations outside the resort – generating tens of millions of dollars annually for the region’s economy.

“Mohegan Sun Massachusetts’ outward facing business model is designed to provide tremendous opportunities for local businesses in Revere and throughout the region,” added Etess. “We’re a local company that Massachusetts can count on and be proud to do business with.”

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The Vendor Forums will take place on Thursday, April 17th with an afternoon session from 12pm – 2pm and evening session from 6pm – 8pm, both will be held at the Marriott in Peabody located at 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA. The North Shore Vendor Forum are the first in a series of forums hosted by Mohegan Sun throughout the Commonwealth. Other events are scheduled to take place in Chelsea on April 29th, Medford on May 6th and Roxbury Community College on May 15th. For additional information and to register for these events please visit: http://friendsofmohegansun.com/events.

 

About Mohegan Sun Massachusetts
Mohegan Sun Massachusetts is a world-class destination casino resort to be developed adjacent to and overlooking the iconic Suffolk Downs. Set on 42 acres in Revere, the $1.3 billion LEED Gold project will evoke the rich and deep history of Revere and Greater Boston and feature casino gaming, two hotels, a spa, internationally-known and branded retail and restaurants, nightlife and entertainment.

Mohegan Sun Massachusetts will create thousands of new jobs and bring new economic growth and tourism to the region. Mohegan Sun has a long-standing commitment to hiring and buying locally, and to working with local businesses, community leaders and cultural and tourist organizations. For more information, please visit www.MoheganSunMA.com   

 

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