Sands China and Macao Chamber of Commerce hold briefing with SMEs

Sands China and the Macao Chamber of Commerce held a briefing on Friday with the aim of enhancing dialogue with local Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
Some 100 local SME representatives attended the meeting, which was intended to provide a glimpse into new opportunities for business development and cooperation between the casino operator and local enterprises, Sands China said in a statement.
“The operators of the SMEs, who are members of the Chamber, had the opportunity to discuss all aspects of the procurement procedure – from the scope of purchasing to the supplier code of conduct – with Sands China’s procurement representatives,” the statement said.
“It is very important for Sands China to continue supporting local SMEs and suppliers, and to help them grow,” said Jaehong Choi, vice president of Procurement and Supply Chain for Venetian Macau Limited. “We believe SMEs are an essential part of a healthy economy, and we want them to remain competitive in the marketplace.”
Seeking to give priority to local suppliers, Sands China launched the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards, whose winners have included various local SMEs. “Sands will continue to create opportunities to integrate local products and services into its procurement and supply chain, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting Macao’s business community,” the company said. CP