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Custom tenting installation at Pebble Beach
October 1st, 2017
A custom tenting installation at Pebble Beach Resorts provides a corporate client with just the right venue for its product launch. At the Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, Calif., Chic Event Rentals is accustomed to making event expectations a reality. The Monterey, Calif.-based company is the preferred tent vendor of Pebble Beach Resorts and […]
Specialty tents open new markets
October 1st, 2017
Want to stand out from the crowd? Specialty tents can open up new opportunities. It makes sense for tent rental companies to build their inventory around traditional products, such as pole and frame tents. These tents are popular and versatile, making them reliable performers. Even so, it may be worthwhile to explore potential markets with […]
TRD considers code revisions
October 1st, 2017
IFAI’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) Steering Committee, Code Committee and ASTM Committee are developing code revision proposals that will be submitted to the International Code Council (ICC) for consideration during the code cycle for the 2021 edition of the I-Codes. TRD committee members are also participating in meetings of the Special Event Work Group sponsored […]
Portable sound
October 1st, 2017
AmpliVox Sound Systems has introduced a redesigned, upgraded version of its Mity-Lite Portable PA System, adding new features for versatility and convenience. The compact 40-watt SW320 Mity-Lite Plus now supports two digital wireless microphones, allowing multiple presenters to be heard by audiences in rooms up to 1,500 square feet. The portable, enclosed PA system sets […]
Stadium tent event has tight timelines, hot temps
October 1st, 2017
A clear tent offers gala guests a view of a high-profile locale. Prestige Party Rental of Prospect Park, N.J., has enjoyed opportunities to work on events at MetLife Stadium, the East Rutherford, N.J., home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets, numerous times. So even with a tight timeline, Prestige president Tom […]
Natural décor inspires Texas Hill Country wedding
October 1st, 2017
Elements of the Texas Hill Country are woven into a sophisticated design scheme. When Maureen Reibel of Elegant Events, San Antonio, Texas, set out to create a June wedding in the Texas Hill Country, she and her clients took inspiration from the spectacular landscape as opposed to ranch stereotypes—no sunflowers, cowboys boots or Mason jars […]
Edible SWAG
October 1st, 2017
Good Karmal handcrafted caramels are all-natural, gluten-free, Kosher dairy-certified caramels wrapped in inspirational quotes. Each melt-in-your-mouth bite is crafted by hand without artificial flavors, preservatives or colors. Available in six flavors, the edible SWAG sweets are made in a facility that does not process any types of nuts. Visit www.goodkarmal.com.
OSHA launches injury-tracking system
October 1st, 2017
Deadline for submitting injury and illness data is Dec. 1. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched its web-based Injury Tracking Application (ITA) on Aug. 1 and extended the deadline for submitting 2016 injury and illness data to Dec. 1, 2017. The reporting requirements are part of a final rule issued in October 2016 […]
Tell your story with photos
October 1st, 2017
Submit your best photos to InTents to compete for the 2018 Buyer’s Guide cover. A 22-hour drive to the Canadian Rockies this past summer required some escapist literature, and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” the compilation of George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” prequel novellas, fit the bill. Much to […]
Use targeted data to discover your ideal customers
October 1st, 2017
Make your advertising dollars work harder by using targeted data to find the ideal customer. You’ve just spent $500 with your neighborhood mechanic, making another repair on your aging vehicle. You may not be ready to take the plunge and trade it in for a new car just yet, but a person can dream, right? […]