MGM National Harbor Champions Diversity and Community Commitment as a Leading New Employer in the Capital Region

“Our company has long-standing commitments to the communities where our resorts operate. We set out to enhance this community through meaningful economic and philanthropic engagement, as well as by creating thousands of new career opportunities. Once the doors are open, I firmly believe everyone will see MGM National Harbor as something the entire Capital Region can be proud of, and that as a company MGM delivers on all of its promises and more,” said Lorenzo D. Creighton, President and COO, MGM National Harbor.

 

The MGM National Harbor team reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region, with 81% of employees who self-identify as an ethnic minority. They have been equipped with the skills and training to pursue new career pathways and more economic opportunities in their community. The design, development and construction phase of the resort generated substantial economic impact through strong levels of engagement with diverse individuals and businesses. During construction, MGM National Harbor hired more than 6,000 men and women and awarded construction contracts to 167 Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and nearly 80 County-based businesses, spending $323.5 million and $214.3 million, respectively.* Many local and minority-owned companies grew revenue and workforce as a result of their participation in the project, further stimulating the local economy.  

 

Just days ago, MGM National Harbor completed its mandatory Control Demonstration Gaming Days to prepare for the resort’s monumental debut. Invited guests enjoyed the beautiful new casino and its world-class adjacent food and beverage venues, including the high energy TAP Sports Bar and sophisticated lounges FELT Bar & Lounge and Blossom Cocktail Lounge. Proceeds from the gaming activity in the total amount of $150,752 were donated to four Maryland-based charities: Alice Ferguson Foundation, Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department, The Foundation School of Prince George’s County, and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation. 

 

MGM National Harbor has exceeded its commitment to contribute $1 million to Prince George’s County organizations. Nearly half of the total charitable contributions were allocated to organizations that provide education, training and workforce development, such as Prince George’s Community College, Bowie State University and University of Maryland College Park. The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region – Prince George’s County received $250,000 to continue its mission of strengthening the region through effective giving to other non-profit organizations. MGM National Harbor surpassed its philanthropy goal by three percent. 

 

In 2014 MGM National Harbor and Prince George’s County entered into a Community Benefits Agreement. Since that time, MGM National Harbor has reported regularly on its progress toward goals for economic inclusion and workforce employment. The reports are released quarterly with data and analysis verified by a third-party compliance monitor and the company’s internal audit department. The company has consistently met and exceeded each of its goals, keeping the corporate values of diversity and inclusion as cornerstones of its mission.