Business Details
39 Years
experience
Nationwide Event Solutions Experts
Founded in 1987 as Midwest Exposition Service, our company has grown from a regional trade show provider to a nationwide leader in event solutions. With over 35 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in delivering comprehensive services including trade show production, audio-visual technology, custom graphics, and virtual event platforms. Our team of industry veterans brings generational expertise from a family legacy in exposition services, ensuring clients benefit from proven methodologies and technical innovation.We maintain a nationwide inventory of cutting-edge equipment while prioritizing personalized service through dedicated account executives. Our commitment to quality is reflected in meticulous inventory maintenance, redundant systems for reliability, and a client-centric approach that treats every event as if it were our own. Headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois, with a new Arizona location, we combine local responsiveness with national capabilities to serve diverse industries across the United States.
Services
Trade Shows
Audio Visual
Graphics & Signs
Poster Boards
Virtual Events
Equipment Rentals
Event Logistics
Custom Exhibits
On-Site Management
CAD Floor Planning
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of hands-on event production experience
- Nationwide service with local market expertise
- In-house AV experts with cutting-edge equipment
- Virtual event platform integration capabilities
- Proven reliability with Fortune 500 clients
What people say
Pricing cannot be beat
Hassle-free experience
Excellent customer service
Professional and organized
Quality service
Services
Trade Shows
MCS Nationwide produces comprehensive trade shows and expos with 35+ years of experience. Our services include floor planning, booth design, and on-site management. We handle logistics, material handling, and technical support for events of all sizes. Clients benefit from our nationwide inventory and dedicated event professionals.
Audio Visual
Our audio visual department provides equipment rentals and technical support for events. Services include projection systems, sound reinforcement, lighting design, and live production. We offer both standard equipment and custom solutions for corporate meetings and large-scale conferences.
Graphics & Signs
Creative design and production services for event signage and branding materials. We create custom graphics including banners, backdrops, registration counters, and directional signage. Our team ensures consistent brand representation through large-format printing and display solutions.
Poster Boards
Premium quality poster board rentals available in multiple configurations. We provide setup, lighting, and accessories like pushpins and Velcro. Our boards feature neutral gray backgrounds for optimal visibility and are maintained in flawless condition for professional presentations.
Virtual Events
Complete virtual event solutions including platform management, technical support, and hybrid event integration. Our team handles live streaming, recording, and interactive elements while maintaining the same production quality as in-person events.
People
Dean Anderson
CEO
Dean Anderson leads MCS Nationwide with 35+ years in the exposition industry. He oversees all operations and major events, leveraging generational expertise from his family's display business legacy. His leadership focuses on client relationships and service excellence.
Suzanne Anderson
President & CFO
Suzanne Anderson manages financial operations at MCS Nationwide. With a finance degree and 30+ years of experience, she ensures fiscal responsibility while supporting strategic growth initiatives across the company's nationwide operations.
Oscar Bedolla
VP of Customer Solutions
Oscar Bedolla directs customer relations at MCS Nationwide. With 20+ years in trade show management, he specializes in understanding client needs and coordinating seamless event execution through detailed planning and on-site support.
Questions
What event services do you offer?
We provide complete trade show production, audio-visual services, custom graphics, virtual event platforms, equipment rentals, and on-site management.
How long have you been in business?
MCS Nationwide has served the event industry for over 35 years, expanding from Midwest Exposition Service to national operations.
Do you operate outside Illinois?
Yes, we provide nationwide services with a new Arizona location supporting western markets while maintaining our Carol Stream headquarters.
Can you handle virtual events?
Our virtual event services include platform management, technical support, and hybrid event integration with the same production quality as in-person events.
What payment options are available?
Payment options are discussed during proposal development. We provide detailed contracts with transparent pricing structures for all services.
What are your business hours?
Our offices operate Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time. Emergency after-hours support is available for active events.
Reviews (3)
Suzy Massel
Jun 12, 2018
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Midwest Conference Service has been in business for over 30 years and for good reason! They are amazing at what they do! Just go to their website and read the fantastic testimonials from their clients! Cannot say enough great things about them!
Jordan Anderson
Sep 25, 2017
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MCS always provides quality service and expertise to our meeting needs. MCS is also extremely flexible with changes that occur on the spot.
MCS gets it done!!
MCS gets it done!!
James Henry
Sep 11, 2017
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Very pleasant service. MCS helped me from the beginning to the end of my wedding and it all went very smoothly. Would reccomend to anyone.
