Women of the Vine & Spirits along with
MGM Resorts International
and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
hosts an exclusive forum in Las Vegas
Max of 140 attendees
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
8400 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
The event is invitation only.
Women of the Vine & Spirits fills a void in the alcohol beverage industry, fostering collaboration and camaraderie by cultivating valuable relationships with partners and members that are committed to the advancement of women, diversity, and ensuring the next generation is being mentored to take leadership roles.
The day will be begin with Opening Remarks by Deborah Brenner, Founder & President of Women of the Vine & Spirits,
followed by a Keynote address from Gwen Chappell Director, Beverage Sourcing for Global Procurement of MGM Resorts International. Special Guests include Béatrice Cointreau, Owner & Chief Executive Officer of
ADMIRABLE Wines.
The forum includes three focused panels including Work/Life Balance,
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, and starting or maintaining a
Mentorship Program.
After the presentations, attendees will enjoy a catered lunch and tour of the Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Academy.
Participants include women and men from various Las Vegas casino resorts including Caesars, Wynn, Venetian, Hard Rock and others as well as employees of MGM Grand International and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.
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8:30AM - 9:00AM |
Registration |
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9:00AM – 9:15AM |
Opening Remarks & Welcome Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits Ian Staller, Executive Vice President, GM, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits |
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9:15AM – 9:45AM |
Keynote Speaker Gwen Chappell, Director, Beverage Sourcing for Global Procurement, MGM Resorts International |
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9:45AM – 10:30AM |
Work/Life Balance: Sharing Best Practices Moderator: Kristina Kelley, CSW, Sr. Director of Public Relations, E. & J. Gallo Winery Panelists: Flor Bernal, President & COO, Back Bar USA Beatrice Cointreau, Owner, ADMIRABLE Wines Dionne Proper, Director of Training & Talent Management, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chiara Soldati, Owner, Export Director, LA SCOLCA |
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10:30AM – 11:15AM |
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Moderator: Terence Goods, Dynamic Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Panelists: Stacey Taylor, SVP & Chief Procurement Office, MGM Resorts International Karen Hunt, President, DAOU Vineyards & Winery Suzi Potts, HR Director Talent Acquisition, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits |
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11:15AM – 11:30AM |
Break
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11:30AM – 12:15PM |
Mentorship Program Moderator: Sommer Walker, CSS, Bacardi National Accounts, Bacardi, U.S.A., Inc. Panelists: Ana Marie Mormando, General Manager, MGM Grand Rachael Tharp, CSS, National Account Manager, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. Alaina Alexander, Executive Director - Cocktails & Beverage, Wynn Kristi Smith, Director of High Image Accounts, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Rebecca Running, Vice President National Accounts, Infinium Spirits |
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12:15PM – 1:15PM
1:15PM - 1:30PM |
Lunch
Closing Remarks |
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1:30PM – 2:15PM |
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits Academy Tour |
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When
Location
- 8400 S. Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89139
