https://www.mds.events/blog daily 0.75 2016-03-02 https://www.mds.events/about daily 0.75 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/1504652469689-FGP9MPA7IW9TV9NBJFAG/0B5A0910.jpg Meet Michele Michele is a proud alumna of Orange Coast College, where she earned her degree in Business. She remains an active member of professional organizations including the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). Michele founded MDS Events in honor of her greatest achievements—her sons, Dhane and Sean—and is deeply inspired by her grandsons, Damien and Mason. Her entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to family fuel her passion for excellence in event planning. Michele has built 100% of her business through referrals, a testament to her reputation for integrity, creativity, and results. A native of Huntington Beach, California, Michele leads a vibrant, health-conscious lifestyle. She is an avid marathon runner, a vegetarian food enthusiast, and a dedicated member of Orangetheory Fitness. She is also a proud supporter of the ASPCA, the Humane Society, and the American Cancer Society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/381bffad-a711-4b7c-9b9b-13c7c974f31b/Michele+Stephenson_1038_v3_websize+%281%29.jpg Meet Michele - Michele Stephenson is the CEO and Founder of MDS Events LLC, an Event Management Company established in April 2016. MDS Events specializes in the planning and execution of corporate meetings, incentive programs, trade shows, and exhibitions, both domestically and internationally. The company is known for developing scalable, impactful event formats that align with clients’ strategic business objectives and brand vision. Under Michele’s leadership, MDS Events has successfully negotiated and executed events across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Mexico, and throughout the United States. With over 30 years of experience, Michele brings a wealth of expertise from her work in hotel sales, destination management, and meeting planning. She has held senior leadership roles such as Events Strategic Consultant, Director of Business Development, National Sales Director, and National Sales Manager for respected organizations across the U.S. and abroad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/1504657747259-ML6TH0FKW90X64VU9VE5/0B5A0821.jpg Meet Michele https://www.mds.events/global-event-planning daily 0.75 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/a1ea525e-19ef-4e12-a93b-d7e253b0332c/Photo+2.png Global Event Planning - Travel Accommodations Critical to a successful meeting is ease of travel and comfortable accommodations. Coordinating group airfares, accommodations, ground transportation and dining options for your meeting attendees is a complicated and time consuming task. MDS Events will reduce the time and costs of managing travel and housing by negotiating and securing the most favorable rates and contract terms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/ebf1f7c6-82fc-4476-9f4d-710d888e9657/Photo+3.png Global Event Planning - Contract Negotiation In today's market, everyone is searching for the best value. At MDS Events, we are aggressive negotiators! We negotiate the most favorable terms on your behalf- customized to your needs. We have superb leverage during negotiation sessions which translates into significant savings for your organization. MDS Events guarantees to secure better rates and concessions than you are able to obtain on your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/aa34299b-3bb4-4caa-a8f8-a4e45ff254ee/Photo+5.png Global Event Planning - Registration Meeting registration can be a huge effort, involving many confusing and complicated manual processes. MDS Events will handle all efforts from start to finish, making the registration process effortless for you and your attendees. Some of our registration services include: Online & On-site registration, reporting, badge creation and assembly and program and meeting dedication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/1504907654988-VQC4F1DJA8JEEYZG5ATK/Screen+Shot+2017-09-08+at+3.53.54+PM.png Global Event Planning - Mobile Applications Integral to a successful event these days is providing an engaging and personalized mobile event app experience for your attendees, allowing access to your event, whenever and wherever they need it. MDS Events will design, build and manage a mobile application for your meeting or event, providing a seamless mobile experience for attendees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/c12e868c-5693-43d9-91e0-de0cd01a2c58/Photo+1.png Global Event Planning - Site Selection Where you hold your meeting is extremely important to the overall success. Locations need to appeal to attendees and provide the right facilities to meet your standards, requirements, agenda and budget. MDS Events has helped organizations select meeting sites around the world for groups of all sizes. We review locations, negotiate contract terms and collaborate with property managers. Every detail is covered to minimize risk, save money and ensure your event receives the highest quality service for a positive experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59aa357a2994caa10182bda1/7512e1ac-3053-4626-802b-a39c18044286/Photo+4.png Global Event Planning - Event Management On your behalf, we are responsible for organizing the details involved with planning small and large events and meetings. 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