A Full-Service Event Planning, Conference Coordination, and Venue Selection Firm

BDI Events is a national full-service event planning company

based in Los Angeles. Our team has been working together for ten years and has more than thirty years experience in designing,

coordinating, and managing special events and conferences for non-profit organizations, associations and corporations.

Conference Coordination Services

BDI Events helps our clients create memorable and educational conferences by taking the hassle and worry out of the event planning process.

We can help in all aspects of conference planning including:

● Logistics ● Event Registration and Check-In

● Audio-Visual ● Marketing & Branding Campaigns ● Venue Selection ● Hotel Meeting Space & Guest Room Management

● Speaker Management ● Conference Schedule Development

● Exhibit Hall Coordination ● Program Timeline Creation

Conference & Meeting Venue Selection

As a licensed member of the International Association of Travel Agents (IATA), BDI Events draws upon its long-lasting relationships with hotel chains and venues to secure the most ideal location for upcoming conventions.

BDI utilizes its IATA membership to secure hotel

industry incentives on your behalf when booking events with sleeping rooms. After consulting with you about the event’s goals and parameters, BDI will present you with extensive research and recommendations on event properties that will exceed your needs and expectations.

All site selection is done at NO COST to your

organization. In addition, through BDI Events’ exclusive commission “gift-back” program, you will even increase your bottom line whether or not you choose to hire us to plan the event.

Special Event Logistics BDI Events designs and coordinates a variety of

private and corporate events for clients in Los Angeles and around the country.

We take care of all aspects of event

planning including: ● Logistics ● Invitations ● Entertainment ● Guest List Management ● Food and Beverage ● Contract Negotiations ● Event Design & Décor ● Event Timelines & Schedules

Additionally, BDI has established excellent relationships with the industry's best venues and vendors, and we pride ourselves on our ability to focus in on our clients’ event planning requirements.

Fundraising Event Galas

BDI Events directs non-profit organizations in total event management including corporate fundraising, event coordination and tribute journal solicitation and publication. We have raised millions of dollars for our non-profit clients across the country and we can help any size organization meet the challenges and opportunities of fundraising in today’s competitive environment. Our cost-effective strategies will ensure that you exceed your fundraising goals and increase your national visibility. In addition, we understand the importance of your goal to raise the maximum amount of unrestricted revenue dollars--this is a key to our successful fundraising event efforts.

Some of the many high-profile corporations & individuals we have worked with on behalf of our clients:

BDI Executive Staff Bios

Lee Robert Miller

With 30 years of record accomplishments in the not-for-profit community, Bob Miller has developed fundraising and strategic development campaigns for some of the largest and most respected non-profits in the world including B’nai B’rith International, Gift of the Heart: The Foundation for Cardiovascular and Transplant Research, National Council on the Aging, Rabin Medical Center in Tel-Aviv, the California Health Advocates and the Anti-Defamation League.

In addition, Bob has developed and selected Boards of Directors, created broad-based coalitions between communities and political leaders and directed strategic planning and nation-wide dinner fundraisers.

Bob earned his undergraduate degree at Tulane

University and continued his education with a Juris Doctor degree from the Pepperdine School of Law. In addition, he was trained at the London School of Economics and holds business certificates in both marketing and management.

Amy Green

Amy has worked in non-profit event planning for more than ten years and oversees all aspects of special events for BDI Events. Amy works with BDI’s non-profit clients, assisting them in all areas of conference coordination including marketing, contract negotiations and event logistics.

Amy has developed large-scale conferences and

events across the country for non-profit clients including B’nai B’rith International, KIPP LA Schools, the Association of Fundraising Professionals- Greater Los Angeles Chapter, Centers for Spiritual Living, the Jewish Genealogical Society and the Prostate Cancer Research Institute among many others.

Amy’s past experience with non-profits is

integral to her success. Before joining BDI, she did special event planning for Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Originally hailing from the great state of Texas, Amy is a proud graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. While attending Barnard, she also earned a second bachelor’s degree at The Jewish Theological Seminary.

BDI Executive Staff Bios

Melanie Marconi

Melanie serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Sales Director BDI Events. Melanie also serves as a Conference & Special Event Executive for BDI’s non-profit clients to identify, develop and implement new strategies in producing successful events.

Melanie has worked with executives from many

prestigious organizations including the New York Stock Exchange, Airbus, Booz Allen Hamilton and MGM MIRAGE, B’nai B’rith International and Seismic Productions among others to coordinate all aspects of gala events, conferences and fund raising campaigns.

Melanie holds a degree in Journalism and

Communications from the University of Oregon, and began her career in public relations and advertising. Additionally, Melanie donates her time and professional services to LA’s BEST, an after school enrichment program for low income children in Los Angeles, by serving as the Board Chair of its young professionals board, LA’s BEST Friends.

Joe Martin Joe joined the BDI team in July of 2008 as

Director of Conferences and a Special Events Manager. He works closely with BDI's clientele to plan and implement conferences across North America throughout the year. Joe also plays an integral part in the development and design of special events produced by BDI for independent and corporate clients.

Joe has been managing and designing events for

many years both professionally and as a volunteer. Most recently Joe worked for the Academy of Country Music as a Logistics Coordinator for the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. Other credits include The Comedy Festival, Kid’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and the BET Awards. Joe earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Recreation and Tourism Management from California State University, Northridge.

In his spare time Joe volunteers for the

American Cancer Society to produce their fundraising events and conferences both locally and nationally; this is where he found his love for event planning.

Contact Us:

BDI Development Group, Inc.

3397 Barham Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90068

323.692.0802

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