Medals of Honor also presented to Harrah's Fred Keeton and Tony Gladney for
their contributions
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.
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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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