Melissa Benson

About

Melissa M. Benson is Owner and crEATive Director of MJB Investments LLC, d/b/a Eleven Courses Catering & Event Co., a full-service catering and event firm based in Owings Mills, Maryland focused on weddings, corporate events, and galas. She has led the company since 2008, building it into an 18-year-plus fixture of the region's event industry. She has served EO US East Bridge as Learning Chair.

Who You Should Meet

Your top suggested 1:1s, matched on complementary needs, shared ground, and proximity.

Antoni Botica

Solamore Global FZCO

• You can help Antoni with: connections to global event industry peers
• Antoni can help with what you're looking for: referrals for corporate event and gala clients
• Both building in hospitality events

Robin Sokoloff

SSRS Group

• Robin can help with what you're looking for: referrals for corporate event and gala clients
• Both building in hospitality events
• Shared craft: event production

Ben Hansen

ProfitDoctor

• You can help Ben with: opportunities to speak on profitability at EO learning sessions
• Ben has 10+ years in EO — a great first 1:1 for your new-member year

Jamie Gerdsen

Apollo Home

• You can help Jamie with: connections with other home services operators
• Jamie has 20+ years in EO — a great first 1:1 for your new-member year

Steven Seiden

Acquired Data Solutions

• Steven can help with what you're looking for: referrals for corporate event and gala clients
• Steven has 10+ years in EO — a great first 1:1 for your new-member year

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Conversation Starters

• Ask what changed most in the wedding and event industry since she started Eleven Courses in 2008
• Ask how she balances weddings, corporate events, and galas under one team
• Ask about her time as EO's Learning Chair and what programming she's proudest of

EO Leadership

• Learning Chair - 2021/2022 - Local Leadership Position
• Learning Chair - 2020/2021 - Local Leadership Position

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