Bixel & Company

Making your event unforgettable is what we do best.

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We plan and manage unforgettable events.

Southern California's premier destination event company.

Exquisite experiences are our specialty.

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What We Do

Recognized as the most experienced Destination Management (DMC) and Event Production company in Southern California (our core market is Los Angeles), Bixel & Company is renowned for creating imaginative corporate events coupled with unparalleled execution. We specialize in producing functions at mansions, studio backlots and private clubs, in addition to the many other venues that Southern California has to offer. Our event planning expertise ranges from the most private of corporate retreats and board meetings to exclusive VIP social gatherings in a penthouse, to large scale award shows at the Dolby Theatre. Our creativity and sense of style, regardless of venue, enables us to produce unforgettable experiences for the clients we serve.

Why Choose Bixel

Bixel & Company is dedicated to building and maintaining long-term partnerships with our clients by offering an exceptional level of service delivered with passion, innovation and consistency. The loyalty of our client base is a testament to the level of service we provide and the integrity with which we provide it. Bixel & Company is also the preferred DMC of the best hotels in Southern California. It is no surprise that some of the most successful Fortune 500 companies and small firms alike entrust Bixel & Company with their most important meeting, event and destination needs.

Our Services


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Comprehensive Event Design Including Decor and Lighting Full Proposal Development from Conception to Completion Supplier Sourcing Meeting Management Team Building Programs Full-Service Event Production Transportation Management Executive Meet & Greet and Program Hospitality/Staffing Site Selection and Complete Event Management Catering Management Local and National Entertainment Dine Around Coordination Product Launches Incentive Programs Exclusive Venues Exclusive Tours and Excursions

Our Destinations

We have established long-standing relationships with local venues and vendors in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and nationwide, enabling us to deliver unforgettable experiences.

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Award Winning Service

We're proud to be consistently selected as one of the top 25 Destination Event Companies by Special Events Magazine.


" On behalf of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, I would like to thank you for the outstanding service that you provided during the Dealer Appreciation Event: A Night at the Emmys. Your efforts in making our guests' stay an unforgettable experience has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. You have embodied a dedication to excellence and are a true example of what Bixel & Company strives for. Thank You, once again, and keep up the fantastic work! It has been a pleasure working with you. "

Beth Bradley Event Planning Specialist Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

" Bixel & Company is a very smooth running machine. They anticipate our needs and make my job easier. "

Camille Paluscio Manager - Travel, Meetings & Events Volkswagen of America

" In support of our annual incentive meeting for our top performing restaurant managers, the Bixel team has consistently exceeded our expectations in every aspect - from venue selection, price negotiations, transportation arrangements, meeting execution, dining and entertainment activities, amenities, you name it - with high quality professionalism and genuine personal care. "

Jerry Deitchle Chairman of the Board BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

" Bixel & Company has excellent taste and it shows in everything that they do. I recommend them for their professionalism, creativity and quality. "

Wolfgang Puck

" I have worked with Bixel & Company for many years, and see them as a critical extension of The Nielsen Company Team. While we have worked with Bixel on a great deal of events, the most important is our annual client conference where Dabney Bixel and her team have helped us make important strides with our clients. We host almost 1000 clients and assorted other attendees, and the events that we entrust to Bixel have to create camaraderie, fun, positive Nielsen imagery and help us meet our objectives for the most important meeting of the year. I am always amazed how Bixel & Company innovates and captures all of our goals, irrespective of location or conditions. We value our relationship with Dabney and her company. "

John Lewis President Nielsen, Americas

" Bixel & Company is on a level of their own. Their calm flexibility makes them easy to work with, and they are still on top of everything creatively and logistically. "

Kelli Sutton Nike

" The team at Bixel & Company are not only diligent and detail-oriented, but also warm and fun people with whom to partner. With a sense of unique LA experiences, they demonstrated patience and flexibility as well as creativity in designing a custom event that exceeded our groups' needs. As we are all from LA, it was a hard group to impress, but I was touted as putting together one of our best events yet. The success of the event was entirely due to the support of the Bixel team. "

Dominique C. Gagnon Corporate Innovation Nestle USA Beverage Division

" Thanks so much to the Bixel team for making our event a successful and memorable experience. You were so creative throughout the entire planning process, both event-wise and budget-wise. Every idea you came up with was better than the last, and it all resulted in a fabulously cohesive and unique event that fit into the parameters of our budget. We received compliments from almost every attendee, both internal and external. This was a tough crowd to impress, and you impressed the audience and helped us achieve a positive experience for some of our most important customers. "

Lynda Weeg Symantec Corporation

" A really big thank you to your team! It was a pleasure to work with every one of them. They went above and beyond and were responsible for making the event a success. "

Sharon Rae Vice President, Global Corporate Events Bank of America

Affiliations

DMC Network • Teneo Hospitality Group • LA Tourism & Convention Board • Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce • Hollywood Chamber of Commerce • SITE • MPISCC • ADMEI • Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau


Aflac • A+E Networks • Bank of America • Apple • Nestle • Master Card • Nike • Nielsen • Unilever • Lexus • JP Morgan • Tiffany & Co • Citibank • Ernst & Young • Hulu • Honeywell • Red Digital Cinema • Technicolor • Wells Fargo • Ford Motor Company • Prudential • Deloitte • Liberty Mutual • Dole • Fidelity Investments • Scotia Bank • Volkswagen / Audi • Microsoft • Activision • Dell • Abbott • NICE Systems • Exxon Mobil • John Hancock • Acura • Chevron • Pacific Life Insurance Co • Mylan

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Leadership Team

Dabney Bixel

President & CEO

Dabney has been in the event and hospitality industry for her entire career. Prior to forming Bixel & Company she worked in the hotel sector where she developed her strong relationships in the Los Angeles business community and the global corporate market. She prides herself on the pursuit of service excellence on behalf of her clients. Her personable and creative style is instilled in her talented team that supports the diverse list of clients Bixel & Company serves. Dabney remains the key client liaison for the company, and many worldwide industry operatives seek out her counsel and advice. In her spare time Dabney enjoys traveling the world and hiking in the Hollywood Hills with her two adorable dogs.
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Kate Conklin

Director of Operations

Kate has played a critical role in Bixel & Company's success for over twenty years. She oversees all of the company's event logistics and business operations, and her extensive experience enables her to single-handedly manage high-profile events. Kate has an invaluable role in maintaining partner and vendor relationships to ensure quality control and impeccable customer service. She specializes in producing corporate product launches and multi-day conventions, as well as coordinating talent for shows and directing venue logistics. Kate has a passion for traveling, and her two favorite adventures thus far are gorilla trekking and going on Safari in Rwanda.
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Tiffany Chan

Creative Lock Pick

Tiffany joined Bixel & Company during the unique time that effectively bridged the analog + digital eras, and this is one of many factors that gives her such a well-rounded skill set. She is considered the creative lock pick of the company, boasting a comprehensive proficiency in all aspects of Event Production / Design, Destination Management and Meeting Management. Some of her specialties include event budgeting & pre-production, creative proposal development, on-site event management, in addition to having a sharp eye for anything aesthetic. Tiffany is another Bixel Team member who can undertake any required task, regardless of learning curve, and execute precisely. During her limited time off, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her young daughter and eating succulent meal after succulent meal.
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Jennifer Plummer

Operations Manager

Jennifer began her career at Bixel & Company as an intern during her university years. Due to her exceptional performance as an intern, she was immediately hired after her college graduation. Ever since her arrival in 2006, she has been an integral + essential asset to the daily operations of the company. Jennifer's forte lies in producing events and meetings, however she wears many hats at the Bixel organization. She also excels in creative development + direction, and these skills strongly complement her aforementioned talent as a logistical expert. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys baking delicious pastries prior to attending a captivating Country Western concert.
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