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Bridal fair scammer pleads guilty
October 19th, 2010
A Pittsburgh woman who defrauded at least 200 wedding vendors as well as thousands of brides-to-be pleaded guilty Oct. 8 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the Boston Herald. Karen Tucker was alleged to have set up a fake business called Boston 411 and a website that promoted a wedding fair that […]
Fourth Global Rental Alliance exchange is underway
October 7th, 2010
The latest Global Rental Alliance exchange participants are set to learn about rental practices in different parts of the globe and develop new leadership skills. Matt Gordon of Centenary Hire, Darra, Queensland, Australia, will learn about business practices at Nor-Val Rentals in Armstrong, B.C., Canada, in the month of October. In mid-October, Brittany Haas of […]
Tents provide alternate venue when lightning strikes
October 1st, 2010
Collaboration and dedication combine to create an alternate venue for hopeful brides and grooms. Though business is business and bottom lines matter, the heart of the tent rental and event industry is focused on creating venues that reflect the importance of clients’ events. Marquee Tents and the Barr Mansion, both of Austin, Texas, know what […]
Tents put new spin on camping
October 1st, 2010
Tent hotels take “camping” to a whole new level.
Mexican bicentennial features tents
October 1st, 2010
Tents go up as Mexicans get ready to celebrate their history. In the weeks approaching Mexico’s Sept. 16 bicentennial, the country’s government promised “the most spectacular celebration in history,” and Mexican tent renters worked to meet installation deadlines and contribute to the festivities. City Tents of Mexico City installed two Losberger clearspan structures for a […]
Traube Tent Co. launches new structure division
October 1st, 2010
Traube Tent Co. grows through a slow and steady business plan and great customer service. Traube Tent Co. of Columbia, Ill., has earned spots on various media lists of “fastest growing companies” in recent years. But a look at the company’s philosophy shows that its fast growth could be attributed to a “slow and steady” […]
Tent installations for athletic events
October 1st, 2010
Tent rental companies win big when they snag contracts for athletic events. By Sue Hegarty Winning a contract to provide tents for sporting events can provide a rental company with a high level of public exposure and prestige. In addition, employees who are also team fans are likely to be highly motivated. Regardless of the […]
Choosing the right vinyl
October 1st, 2010
Select laminated or coated products based on need, not bias. By Janice Kleinschmidt Macs and PCs perform the same computing functions, yet you’ll find people align themselves with one or the other: “I’m a Mac.” “I’m a PC.” You may find the same sort of side-taking when you ask people about vinyl fabrics. Some champion […]
Selecting event accessories
October 1st, 2010
Dress up your customer’s event with clear vinyl panels, glass sidewalls and double doors. By Holly O’Dell Accessories such as doors, clear vinyl panels and glass sidewalls can take an event from ordinary to extraordinary. But when is it appropriate for a rental company to invest in these options? Consider the latest developments in these […]
Unforgettable marketing strategies
October 1st, 2010
Get the right message to the right market using the right media, and new business will appear. By Ron Rosenberg These are difficult times in the tent rental and event industry. Customers are becoming more demanding while they shop around for the best deal, event budgets are scaled back, and promotional strategies that worked in […]