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B M & T ••• September/October ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 7 Resorts' clientele. Over the past three months, MGM Resorts hosted meet- ings and conventions clients in key markets throughout the United States at Candlelight Concert Series events, present- ed by leading live-entertainment discovery platform, Fever. Demonstrating MGM Resorts' commitment to creating unparalleled entertainment experiences and serving and uplifting communities, these invite-only events entertained attendees with contemporary music presented in intimate, candlelit settings. "It's been a privilege to work with Save The Music and contribute to the incredible work they do," said Stephanie Glanzer, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for MGM Resorts. "The Candlelight Concert Series beautiful- ly balanced MGM Resorts' passion for entertaining customers with our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in our communities and we were delighted to share it with our customers around the country." For 25 years, Save The Music has invested in public schools across the nation to ensure communities receive equitable access to music education resources. The proceeds of MGM Resorts' donation will directly support an under- resourced music program for a Mississippi-based middle school. Charitable giving is part of MGM Resorts' larger com- mitment to its platform: Focused on What Matters, Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet. Through giving and volunteerism, the company and its employees aim to invest in and grow strong communities with special emphasis on workforce development, hunger relief and access to quality education. ABOUT MGM RESORTS MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global gaming and entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experi- ences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary, LeoVegas AB, offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. The Company is currently pursuing tar- geted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sus- tainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram. JACKSONVILLE'S PRIME F. OSBORN III CONVENTION CENTER RECEIVES EXTENSIVE FACELIFT New Offerings Elevate Convention and Meeting Experiences in Jacksonville The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing renovations to improve appearance and functionality for its convention and meeting spaces. The renovations include the Grand Lobby and Ballroom, which will see new carpet, cabinetry, marble walls resealing, programmable uplighting and fresh paint, and the main con- course area features a new digital display systems. Additionally, several meeting spaces will receive new light- ing systems, fresh carpet and acoustic panels. Exterior build- ing updates include painting trim and a new roof. What is now known as the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center originally opened in 1919 as the largest railroad station in the south, the Jacksonville Union Terminal. It featured more than two dozen rail tracks, a restaurant, gift shop and other amenities. Today, the Prime maintains some of its' historical features including a retired rail car, train bumpers and signage. "The Prime" features 78,000 square feet of exhibit space with 33 foot ceilings and 22 meeting rooms of various sizes. The Grand Lobby is a special event space, with 75 foot ceil- ings and marble walls, overlooking the grand fountain and expansive terminal columns.