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The best insurance policy
June 1st, 2012
Does your company have the right insurance coverage? By Matthew Davis Don’t automatically assume you’re protected—or that your insurance is right for your business. According to one national survey, nearly 60 percent of businesses are seriously underinsured. In the event of a major claim, the survey showed that those who are underinsured could find that […]
Tent rental technology
June 1st, 2012
Used wisely, gadgets, apps and other digital tools offer a solid return on investment for tent rental and event planning operations. By John Gehner Nearly every month, consumers and businesses confront the launch of digital products and services that promise to change the world. Some live up to the hype, gaining a devoted user base […]
Tent companies prepare for disaster response
June 1st, 2012
When disaster strikes, is your company ready to respond? By Suzanne Wilson Natural disasters and emergencies demand immediate action. Among the first groups called to respond, tent rental companies install shelters and provide critical supplies within a few hours or days, often in devastated surroundings. While organizations differ in the scope of the resources they […]
Raise your game for roof-top installations
June 1st, 2012
Urban settings often call for rooftop tents—but, first, you have to raise your game. By Janice Kleinschmidt If you think you splurged on your holiday party, consider the host who spent $27,000 for a 20-by-20-foot tent to keep guests out of the December chill (and off his carpet). Okay, the five-figure bill also included flooring […]
metroConnections announces hires and promotions
June 1st, 2012
Award-winning conference, event, production and transportation services firm metroConnections Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., announces several new hires and promotions: Eric Bryson has joined the firm as event services artist and fabricator. Taylor Martinson has been hired as production services coordinator. Alissa Bemis has been hired as tours and marketing coordinator Mary Beth Blom has joined the […]
Temporary structures break through limitations
June 1st, 2012
Eventstar Structures creates extraordinary temporary structures. Alain Perez, founder and president of Eventstar Structures in Medley, Fla., thrives on imagining what the next project will be for his company, which designs and manufactures large-scale projects that push the limits of what’s been done before. Alain, who founded the company with partners Jose Gonzalez and sister […]
Uninvited “guest”: hurricane crashes the party
June 1st, 2012
Last-minute adjustments save backyard wedding as hurricane approaches. Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding day. And every tent rental company needs to be prepared for the exact opposite. This was the situation Tents for Rent LLC of Ephrata, Pa., faced in August 2011, when forecasts predicted that Hurricane Irene would hit during a client’s […]
A tented wedding by the sea
June 1st, 2012
Sea breezes and weathered docks provide the inspiration for a Pacific Northwest destination wedding. The historic seaside village of Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands, Wash., was voted the number two place to visit in the world by The New York Times in 2011, which meant that for the July destination wedding that took place that […]
ACASPA is now Specialised Textiles Association
June 1st, 2012
The Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association (ACASPA) is now named the Specialised Textiles Association . Association manager Ana Drougas can be contacted at ana@specialisedtextiles.com.au, and the association’s website is at www.specialisedtextiles.com.au. Address and telephone numbers remain the same.
Classic Party Rentals hires Michelle Henebry Finnigan
June 1st, 2012
Classic Party Rentals has hired Michelle Henebry Finnigan as general manager at the company’s Chicago, Ill., location. Henebry Finnigan is a Chicago native who has worked in sales and marketing in a variety of corporations including True Value Co., Valspar Corp., The Scotts Co. and Rust-Oleum. Her most recent position was director of rental and […]