Harrah's Supporting National Black MBA Association's 27th Annual Conference & Exposition; Harrah's Continues Developing Diverse Executives

Business Wire, Oct 12, 2005

LAS VEGAS -- Working to build a greater awareness of executive career opportunities in the gaming-entertainment industry and recruit top talent, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) is a major corporate backer of the National Black MBA Association's 27th Annual Conference and Exposition being held this week in San Diego, California.

Harrah's activities at the conference include a prominent presence at the 2005 NBMBAA Career Fair; sponsoring a corporate reception for attendees; and participating in the conference's first panel on careers in the entertainment industry.

"Harrah's seeks out the most qualified candidates for the wide variety of business disciplines the company offers, and the National Black MBA Association represents one of the premier sources of professional talent in the country today," said Fred Keeton, Harrah's Vice President of External Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer. "As part of Harrah's commitment to an inclusive and reflective executive team, working with the National Black MBA Association allows us to continue developing our talent pool and further establishing a pipeline of future candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives."

To promote a greater understanding of assorted professional opportunities within the gaming industry, Aubyn Thomas, Harrah's Vice President of Total Rewards Brand, who was recruited by Harrah's at a past National Black MBA Association conference, is a featured speaker on the "Careers in the Entertainment Industry" panel.

This is the sixth year Harrah's has participated in the conference. Harrah's has filled various levels of executive positions from corporate directors to vice presidents in departments such as finance, marketing and human resources with recruits from past conferences.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 67 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.