Melco Resorts & Entertainment supports the economic prosperity and sustainable development of Macau’s local SMEs. The ‘Knowing You, Knowing Us’ campaign was developed to offer a communications platform for SMEs to develop a better understanding of Melco’s procurement requirements and standards, while enabling the Melco team to better understand local suppliers, their businesses, products and services.
Earlier on, Melco’s To the Table by SMEs F&B event was successfully hosted as part of its ‘Knowing You, Knowing Us’ campaign. The event was officiated by esteemed guests of honor including Mr. Simon Wong, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Industrial Association of Macau; Mr. Chui Yuk Lum Antonio, President of Industrial Association of Macau; Mr. U Kin Cho, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Macao Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Choi Tat Meng, Vice-President of Board of Directors, Macao Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Sou Chon Heng, Chief Supervisor, Macau Union Suppliers Association and Mr. Lei Kit Heng, Chairman of the Board of Directors Macau Union Suppliers Association, and accompanied by Melco executives including Mr. Donald Tateishi, Senior Vice President, Finance (Macau); Ms. Augusta Vargas-Prada, Vice President of Supply Chain and Mr. Calvin Soh, Vice President, Culinary.
During the event, Melco introduced its food safety guidelines, hygiene standards and latest sustainability initiatives to attendees, and the Company’s supply chain, F&B and culinary teams were present to taste and experience products and services offered by participating local SMEs – promoting and supporting collaboration opportunities.
Mr. Donald Tateishi, Senior Vice President, Finance (Macau), said, “To support the economic prosperity and sustainable development of Macau’s local SMEs, we consider local procurement to be of key importance. The event aims to enable direct dialogue between Melco and local SME suppliers, creating a unique opportunity for both sides to gather in-depth understanding of mutual requirements and offerings. We will continue providing educational initiatives to strengthen local SME organizations, equipping them to provide the best products and services to Melco and the broader industry.”
Mr. Calvin Soh, Vice President, Culinary, said, “To the Table by SMEs has been a fantastic opportunity for myself and around 30 colleagues from the Culinary team to meet face to face with local suppliers – to see and taste the latest products and services on offer for both Melco and the broader industry. It’s been a useful session for us to try new products available on the market, and to share our thoughts and experience for mutual benefit.”
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