Caesars Entertainment will give consideration to new suppliers based upon business needs, existing contractual relationships and supplier offerings. Please review our supplier selection criteria.
Certification means your company’s day-to-day operations and ownership structure have been reviewed by a third-party certifying agency and is certified by them as a diverse-owned business. Suppliers are responsible for acquiring and maintaining valid certification.
Caesars Entertainment recognizes a number of agencies, including (but not limited to):
· The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and its Regional affiliate councils.
· The Small Business Administration (SBA) – 8 (a) program, HUBZone program, Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
· Federal Government Agencies (ex. National Department of Transportation, Department of Veteran’s Affairs)
· State Government Agencies (ex. Dept. of Transportation)
· Local (county, city) Government Agencies (ex. City ofLas Vegas/Clark County, Chamber of Commerce)
· Women Business Owners Corporation (WBOC)
· Women and Minority Business Enterprise Clearinghouse (WMBE)
· Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Yes. However, Caesars Entertainment operates in several jurisdictions with differing procurement and certification requirements. Since each property must comply with its own jurisdiction’s regulatory requirements, there will be variations within each local purchasing program. National contracts are not awarded at the local level.
Caesars Entertainment works with companies of all sizes, on a local, regional and national basis.
Contract duration varies depending on the individual product or service. When a contract is up for renewal, Caesars Entertainment may invite qualified suppliers (who may or may not be registered in its supplier database) to participate in a bid opportunity. However, Caesars Entertainment reserves the right to continue pre-existing relationships without conducting new bids.
Payment is usually made within 30 days after an invoice has been received, or goods and services have been accepted.
Caesars Entertainment is committed to procuring its goods, products and services from a diversified pool of vendors, contractors and professional service providers, and working with developing businesses to help them grow. Supplier and contracting diversity is a core strategy governing the way we reach out to, select and engage in our supply chain. Every member of our procurement team is aware that working with diverse suppliers brings benefits for our business, for local communities and, of course, for the suppliers themselves, with Caesars Entertainment often serving as a springboard for additional growth. We increase our procurement spend each year with MWDBEs (minority and women-owned or disadvantaged business enterprises), assisting them where we can to gain the necessary diversity certifications and mentoring emerging MWDBEs.
The Supplier Diversity Department reports to the Vice President of Procurement Jessica Rosman. Team leader Bridget Carter in the Midwest Region, along with Shakira Garcia in the Eastern Region and Michael Ruffin in the Southern Region, manage the program around five pillars:
The Supplier Diversity team, along with Strategic Sourcing representatives, work with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC), and their regional affiliates to connect with qualified and certified suppliers for potential business opportunities. This focus on supplier diversity also helps us to produce positive economic impacts in the communities in which we operate and from which we obtain our employees.
We continue to diversify our supplier base and procurement spend with MWDBEs. (minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises). Often, these companies require assistance to qualify as a Caesars Entertainment supplier or to expand their business with us. We connect widely and deeply throughout the U.S. market to ensure MWDBE vendors who have an interest in doing business with us know how to qualify as a supplier and are aware of business opportunities with the company. We also support a number of Chambers of Commerce that promote diverse suppliers, and we speak frequently at conferences and events designed to promote supplier diversity. These efforts have proven to be most beneficial in helping diverse suppliers improve their overall business operations and Caesars Entertainment -related performance.
We were delighted when Bridget Carter, our Supplier Diversity Manager, received the Woman of Power Award by The Quad County Urban League (QCUL) at the organization’s annual Women’s Empowerment Summit in 2016. This honor recognizes Bridget’s tireless mentoring of female business owners and providing them with tools to improve their overall business with the casino and other industries. Bridget’s activity is part of a Mentor-Protégé Program maintained by Caesars Entertainment as one of many tools and support processes designed to enhance the capabilities of the protégé and improve their ability to successfully compete for Caesars Entertainment contracts. One of these is Seema Singh, CEO of Foodco USA, a woman-owned and operated, certified small business offering poultry products to Caesars Entertainment. Learn more about Seema in our newsroom.
“Expanding your business is always tough and never more so than in the midst of a long-running economic slump. But enterprises like Caesars Entertainment opened doors to minority entrepreneurs like us for business opportunities. It has helped grow our business in many ways, in increasing our volume purchases and bring down the cost so we could extend the savings to Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment has been a great addition to my profile and has helped me gain many other opportunities.”
– Seema Singh, CEO, FOODCO USA
Caesars Entertainment and its subsidiaries and affiliates conduct business in a highly regulated environment pursuant to licenses issued by numerous gaming regulatory agencies. As a result, Caesars Entertainment must be diligent in maintaining the highest standards of conduct and associations. To reinforce this commitment to these standards, Caesars Entertainment has a Compliance Program. Please refer to the policies and provisions in this section that must be adhered to in connection with business relationships with third parties.
The Supplier Diversity team partners with Diversity and Inclusion to implement supplier diversity initiatives, support participation at local, regional and national supplier diversity conferences, and monitor supplier diversity key performance indicators and metrics.
To Our Purveyors, Suppliers, Contractors and Lessees:
Please allow us to take this opportunity to advise you of our Corporate Policy relating to gifts.
Our Code of Conduct generally prohibits the solicitation or acceptance by any of our officers and employees, at any time of year, for themselves or on behalf of the Company, of any substantial gift with value exceeding $250, which directly or indirectly benefits them. This prohibition applies to gifts from any person or firm having or seeking a business relationship with the Company or any employee or agent of such a person or firm. However, non-cash gifts of nominal value are permitted.
While it is recognized that both giving and receiving of gifts, especially during the Holidays, might be considered proper and innocent, such a practice might be misconstrued by persons only partially informed and may prove to be embarrassing to both parties. More importantly, the discharge of responsibilities in a totally objective manner is difficult enough, and the acceptance of such gifts can only serve to make this task more difficult.
Accordingly, you are requested to refrain from offering substantial gifts to any of our employees. Your cooperative spirit in complying with this request will enhance our business relationship and prevent expense and effort on your part and ours.
To view the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, please click here.
View our supplier selection criteria here.
Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, dry goods, produce, frozen products, bakery items, canned goods, condiments, ethnic foods, specialty items
Tea, liquor, wine, beer, water, coffee, juices
Housekeeping, office supplies, audio visual, sound & lighting, banquet, computer & peripherals, security/surveillance, cell phones, marina, signage, restaurant
Slot machines, table games, casino gaming, slot & table signage
Artwork, carpeting, drapery, furniture, glass/mirror, upholstery, wall coverings, floor coverings
China, glassware, flatware, linen, uniforms, cleaning chemicals, guest room amenities, F&B disposables, hotel supplies, kitchen supplies
Maintenance & repair supplies, tools, heavy equipment
Accessories, apparel, art, cosmetics/fragrances, gifts, jewelry, lingerie, logo apparel, clothing, toys & games, shoes, souvenirs, gift/specialty items
Architects, engineers, general contractors
Consulting, staffing, advertising, printing, repairs & maintenance, janitorial, shipping & freight
