Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts located in New York state’s third largest city, Yonkers, put its “Pride” on full display with the annual lighting of its signature porte cochère in rainbow colors throughout the month of June to shine a light on love, acceptance, inclusivity and recognize the countless contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
MGM Resorts’, the parent company of Empire City, solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community dates much farther back than just this year. Some ongoing efforts and initiatives include:
Along with the lighting of the porte cochère, Empire City has also hosted many internal initiatives for employees.
MGM Resorts was the first company in the gaming and hospitality industry to offer same-sex health benefits to employees in 2004.
The company has held to its commitment to the community over many years and was named by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.”
MGM Resorts was the first company to provide same-sex commitment ceremonies at its chapels.
In 2011, MGM Resorts expanded its supplier and construction diversity programs to include LBGTQ+-owned firms.
